In an unprecedented move, Visit California’s California Now Podcast host Soterios Johnson does not introduce listeners to one of his guests during this episode.
That’s because Johnson’s first interview is with one of MICHELIN’s famously anonymous inspectors. It’s a fascinating look behind the scenes at our inspection process, and the timing couldn’t be better with recently released MICHELIN Guide California 2019, the first statewide collection of restaurant reviews since it first appeared in the U.S. Aptly-named “Mr. Inspector,” he shares all sorts of insights about the backgrounds of the team reviewing each restaurant, what it takes to make the grade, and why California is such a dynamic dining destination—including more details about why certain spots received stars and the restaurants where he's had some really impressive experiences, such as Providence, n/naka, Kato, and Harbor House.
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The MICHELIN Guide introduces Mindful Voices to amplify the commitment of inspirational chefs, hoteliers and wine producers.
Drawing on its deep expertise in hospitality and wine, the MICHELIN Guide is reaching beyond gastronomy to offer Mindful Voices, a platform for all those who inspire it across the universes of gastronomy, hospitality and vineyards.
The MICHELIN Guide Announces Its Arrival in South Australia
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New MICHELIN-Starred Restaurants in France for 2026
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Every MICHELIN-Starred Restaurant in France for 2026 and the Year’s Key Trends
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