You've heard Gordon Ramsey on TV talking about them.
Perhaps you've visited New York, Paris, London or Tokyo and found the Michelin Star guide helping you discover new dining experiences. Now, those coveted Michelin Stars are coming to Pittsburgh, along with five other Great Lake cities.
At a Wednesday morning press conference in Milwaukee, that city along with Minneapolis, Detroit, Cleveland, Indianapolis and Pittsburgh were announced as the newest places Michelin would begin reviewing restaurants, and perhaps awarding those prestigious stars, signifying some of the best restaurants in the world.
They're calling it the "Michelin Guide American Great Lakes." This is the first-time cities in Middle America beyond Chicago would be rated by Michelin.
“This partnership with the MICHELIN Guide is an exciting opportunity to showcase the incredible creativity and modern diversity of Pittsburgh’s culinary community on a global stage,” said VisitPITTSBURGH President & CEO Jerad Bachar. “Our chefs and restaurateurs have been building a vibrant food scene for years, and this recognition will help attract new visitors, support local hospitality jobs, and strengthen Pittsburgh’s reputation as an exciting culinary destination for taste driven travelers.”
VisitPITTSBURGH says there are 500 restaurants within the city limits and thousands more across the regions.
The hospitality industry in Pittsburgh supports over 43,000 jobs across Allegheny County and there is hope the MICHELIN guide recognition will only increase that number.
The restaurants selected in 2027 at the MICHELIN Guide American Great Lakes Ceremony, which will be announced at a later date.
MICHELIN is known for its one, two and three stars awarded to top restaurants around the world.
"So this new regional edition has been a long time coming for the Michelin guide and our famously anonymous inspectors," announced Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the Michelin Guides. "As you can guess, the inspectors are already out, both on the ground in the region exploring your local culinary scenes and experiencing the many great delicacies these American Great Lakes cities have to offer."
Learn more about the MICHELIN Guide here.
