Michelin Guide
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| Categories | Gastronomy, tourism |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Yearly |
| Founder | Édouard Michelin André Michelin |
| First issue | 1900 |
| Company | Michelin |
| Country | France |
| Website | guide.michelin.com |
The Michelin Guide (/ˈmɪʃəlɪn, ˈmɪtʃəlɪn/ MISH-əl-in, MITCH-əl-in; French: Guide Michelin [ɡid miʃlɛ̃]) is a restaurant and hotel guide that has been published by the French tyre company Michelin since 1900. Originally created as a guide for French motorists, it later developed into an international reference for dining and travel. It awards up to three Michelin stars for excellence to a select few restaurants in certain geographic areas based on evaluations by anonymous inspectors. Michelin also publishes the Green Guides, a series of general guides to cities, regions, and countries.