Michelin Star and Michelin Guide are two things that have become synonymous with fine dining. The Michelin Guide is a book published by the Michelin tire company that rates restaurants, hotels, and other points of interest. The Michelin Star is an award given to the highest-rated restaurants in the guide.
The Michelin Guide was first created in 1900 when the brothers Edouard and Andre Michelin decided to create a guidebook that would help travelers on their journeys. The guide was originally free of charge and included maps, restaurant listings, and various other tourist information.
Over time, the guide has grown to include thousands of establishments all over the world. Restaurants are rated on a scale from one to three stars, with one star indicating excellent cooking, two stars being exceptional cooking at a very high level and three stars indicating “exceptional cuisine worth a special journey”.
The Michelin Star is an award given to restaurants that have achieved a certain level of excellence in their cuisine. To qualify for a star, chefs must demonstrate great skill and creativity in their dishes as well as excellent use of quality ingredients.
A restaurant must also provide an overall exceptional experience for diners which includes impeccable service and elegant atmosphere. In order to keep its star rating, restaurants must consistently maintain high standards in all aspects of their operations.
The difference between the Michelin Star and the Michelin Guide is that while both are associated with excellence in dining, they signify two different things – one being an award while the other is a book or directory listing various establishments around the world. The guide itself does not award any stars – it simply provides ratings based on reviews from inspectors who visit each establishment anonymously – but only those establishments which receive the highest ratings will be eligible for a star rating from Michelin itself.
Conclusion
In conclusion, while both are associated with excellence in dining, there is an important distinction between what each signifies – one being an award (Michelin Star) while the other is more of directory listing (Michelin Guide). Restaurants must maintain high standards in order to receive or retain their star rating from Michelin.