The Michelin Guides are a series of guide books that have been published by the French tyre company Michelin since 1900. The Guide awards up to three Michelin stars for excellence to a select few restaurants in certain geographic areas. The acquisition or loss of a star or stars can have dramatic effects on the success of a restaurant. Michelin also publishes the Green Guides, a series of general guides to cities, regions, and countries.
Baumé was a French restaurant in Palo Alto, California, opened in 2010 by chef Bruno Chemel Until 2021, it had two Michelin stars. Originally seating 28, the restaurant was reduced to eight tables in the mid-2010s, and staffed only by Chemel, his son Antoine and his wife Christie. The restaurant closed in August 2023.
Hayato is a Michelin Guide-starred Japanese and seafood/sushi restaurant in Los Angeles, California.
Soichi is a Michelin Guide-starred Japanese restaurant in San Diego, California.
Morihiro is a Michelin Guide-starred sushi restaurant in Los Angeles, California.
Phenakite was a Michelin Guide-starred restaurant in Los Angeles, California. It closed in 2022 but is expected to return as PKite Studio in 2024.
Orsa & Winston is a Michelin Guide-starred restaurant in Los Angeles, California. Led by chef Josef Centeno, it specializes in blending Japanese and Italian dishes with influences from each of the two cuisines.
Q Sushi is a Michelin Guide-starred sushi restaurant in Los Angeles, California.
Kali is a Michelin Guide-starred restaurant in Hollywood, California.
Osteria Mozza is a Michelin Guide-starred Italian restaurant in Hollywood, California.
Rocca is a Michelin-starred Italian restaurant in Tampa, Florida.
Lilac is a Michelin-starred Mediterranean restaurant in Tampa, Florida. Established in 2022, the fine dining establishment by chef John Fraser features a tasting menu.
