When it comes to culinary prowess, it doesn’t get any more authoritative than the Michelin Guide. In 1889, brothers Andre and Edouard Michelin founded their namesake tire company in a small town in central France and were looking to encourage motorists to road trip more often. The guide began as a pocket-sized book offering maps, practical roadside tips, and — luckily for us — expert insights on spots to eat, drink, and sleep along one’s journey.
Those humble beginnings have since taken off in big, global ways. Today, the Michelin Guide rates more than 30,000 eateries across three continents. Considered one of the most prestigious accolades in dining, Michelin stars (either one, two, or —rarely — three) are awarded to restaurants that exhibit mastery of flavor and technique, the highest quality ingredients, and utmost consistency. To help narrow your epic dining and drinking itinerary, we’re shining a light on eight cities around the world that feature the most Michelin-starred restaurants (as of the 2022 guide).
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