Earning a Michelin star is one of the highest honors that a restaurant can receive. A Michelin star is a designation given by the Michelin Guide, which is an annual guide to the best restaurants in a given region. The guide was created by the tire company of the same name, and has been awarding stars since 1926.
To determine which restaurants receive a Michelin star, inspectors from the guide visit each establishment anonymously. They evaluate each restaurant on five criteria: quality of ingredients, mastery of cooking techniques, personality of the food, value for money, and consistency between visits. These inspectors are anonymous because they do not want to be influenced by any preconceived notions or bias.
The inspectors also take into account other factors such as atmosphere and service. They will assess how comfortable and inviting the restaurant is as well as how attentive and knowledgeable the staff is. If a restaurant does not meet these criteria then it will not be awarded a star.
Once all of these criteria have been met, then Michelin will make its final decision on whether or not to award a star to the restaurant. A one-star rating indicates that it is an “excellent restaurant in its category”; two stars indicate “excellent cooking worth a detour”; three stars means “exceptional cuisine worth a special journey”.
Conclusion:
Determining whether or not to award a Michelin Star involves thorough evaluations by anonymous inspectors who take into account various factors such as quality of ingredients, mastery of cooking techniques, atmosphere and service. The final decision on whether or not to award a star depends on how well all these criteria are met.