The Michelin Guide and pay-to-play
Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2023 12:27 pm
Hi all,
I'm an ex-resident of the valley of the sun (8 glorious years) who still dreams of the market sandwich from Pane Bianco on Central...anyway, now living in Wisconsin, although I get back to Arizona visiting family a couple times a year.
The Michelin Guide recently issued its stars and other ratings in Colorado. The most interesting thing to me is how local city tourism boards paid for the coverage, which means some parts of Colorado (Colorado Springs, some Denver suburbs) weren't even eligible to have their restaurants reviewed.
I'm curious what you all would do if there was an option to bring Michelin to Arizona. On one hand, a Michelin Star is the most recognizable culinary accomplishment around the globe. On the other hand, I think they have a very narrow view of what a destination-worthy restaurant looks and tastes like.
I'm an ex-resident of the valley of the sun (8 glorious years) who still dreams of the market sandwich from Pane Bianco on Central...anyway, now living in Wisconsin, although I get back to Arizona visiting family a couple times a year.
The Michelin Guide recently issued its stars and other ratings in Colorado. The most interesting thing to me is how local city tourism boards paid for the coverage, which means some parts of Colorado (Colorado Springs, some Denver suburbs) weren't even eligible to have their restaurants reviewed.
I'm curious what you all would do if there was an option to bring Michelin to Arizona. On one hand, a Michelin Star is the most recognizable culinary accomplishment around the globe. On the other hand, I think they have a very narrow view of what a destination-worthy restaurant looks and tastes like.