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So then California restaurants should be excluded as well?….and FL’s evolving culinary scene, caliber of restaurants along with international appeal has nothing to do with Michelin’s decision? The guide initially was founded to cater to wealthy travelers—FL is a top international destination along with the already existing Michelin cities and other state (CA). Last I checked it was to add the state—not specific restaurants and/or the number of restaurants, who will still have to earn the Michelin designation on their own merits.
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Originally Posted by annie_himself
This sounds about as authentic as paying for your city to be featured on a top 10 list.
Last edited by elchevere; 11-01-2021 at 01:20 PM..
I still cant believe the Bay Area has 5 3-star restaurants and SoCal has none. That's bunk to me.
Historically they are on two different culinary planes. The SF Bay area seems much more in touch with farm-to-table and local, whereas you don't see as much of that in SoCal which for so long was more about glitz and glam. That's changed in recent years I think but as is typical, perception changes slower than what the current reality may indicate.
So then California restaurants should be excluded as well?….and FL’s evolving culinary scene, caliber of restaurants along with international appeal has nothing to do with Michelin’s decision? The guide initially was founded to cater to wealthy travelers—FL is a top international destination along with the already existing Michelin cities and other state (CA). Last I checked it was to add the state—not specific restaurants and/or the number of restaurants, who will still have to earn the Michelin designation on their own merits.
What does Tampa or Orlando have to offer for Michelin? And what is this "deal" they needed to "strike?" It sounds like money was exchanged for this to occur. Miami has been a millionaire/billionaire magnet for decades, why are they just starting now?
And how was LA just added? It's been a destination for uppity folk for longer than Miami. I'm sure there's quite a few cities with more establoshed culinary culture to offer than Tampa and Orlando.
I still cant believe the Bay Area has 5 3-star restaurants and SoCal has none. That's bunk to me.
I have to agree…
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Originally Posted by annie_himself
What does Tampa or Orlando have to offer for Michelin?
Bern’s Steak House is probably Tampa’s best hope of getting awarded a Michelin star. Orlando probably has a contender or two, but I can’t think of any off the top of my head.
I still cant believe the Bay Area has 5 3-star restaurants and SoCal has none. That's bunk to me.
Lol, you could have just said NoCal rulez, Socal droolz because that's how I am gonna interpret your reasoning.
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