• MICHELIN Guide inspectors are already visiting Texas restaurants
• The Texas MICHELIN Guide will be the eighth Michelin destination in the United States
• Guide selection will include Starred restaurants, Bib Gourmands and Recommended

Michelin and Travel Texas have revealed an expansion of The MICHELIN Guide, with the announcement of The MICHELIN Guide Texas. 

The partnership combines Texas's strength in tourism with Michelin's 120-plus years of experience in gastronomy.

“The Texas culinary scene has proven to be an exhilarating one, with multicultural influences, homegrown ingredients and talent that is rich in ambition,” said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guides. “Foodies and travel enthusiasts alike will find something to enjoy, with such a broad dining scene spanning farm-to-table dishes, fusion cuisine, upscale dining and the famous Texas-style barbecue. Texas is a perfect fit for the MICHELIN Guide, based on the experiences of our anonymous inspectors.”

The inaugural edition of The MICHELIN Guide Texas will include selections from Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio, and will be announced later this year.

“This is exciting for Austin,” said Kirk Watson, Mayor of Austin. “For a long time, we've attracted visitors from around the world, in part because of our distinct food offerings— and we stay true to our city's ability to let our people be creative and show their style by cultivating the talents of many of our local restaurateurs and chefs. Today's announcement further cements Austin's place as a culinary destination.”

"As one of the most diverse and unique culinary destinations in Texas, Visit Austin is excited to work with Travel Texas to welcome the world-renowned MICHELIN Guide to our city and state," said Tom Noonan, president and CEO of Visit Austin. "Austin residents and visitors have long enjoyed our exceptional and growing food scene, thanks to our incredibly talented local chefs. The MICHELIN Guide will further elevate Austin's culinary community, which offers a variety of flavours with the authentically friendly attitude that can only be found in Austin. We are honoured to help position Texas as a global dining destination alongside our friends in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio."

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About Michelin North America, Inc. 

Michelin, the leading mobility company, is working with tires, around tires and beyond tires to enable Motion for Life. Dedicated to enhancing its clients' mobility and sustainability, Michelin designs and distributes the most suitable tires, services and solutions for its customers' needs. Michelin provides digital services, maps and guides to help enrich travels and make them unique experiences. Bringing its expertise to new markets, the company is investing in high-technology materials, 3D printing and hydrogen, to serve a wide variety of industries—from aerospace to biotech. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Michelin North America has approximately 23,500 employees and operates 35 production facilities in the United States and Canada. (michelinman.com) 

About Visit Austin
Visit Austin is the official destination marketing and sales organization for the City of Austin. An accredited member of Destinations International, Visit Austin is charged with marketing Austin nationally and internationally as a premier business and leisure destination, thus enriching our community's overall quality of life. Learn more at www.visitaustin.org.