Michelin Stars: From Rubber to Restaurants

What do tires have to do with fine dining? In 1900, the Michelin brothers created a free guide for French drivers. It included maps, car tips, and restaurant recommendations to encourage people to drive more – and buy more tires. This simple guide evolved into the Michelin Star system, where restaurants can earn up to three stars for exceptional quality. But did you know Michelin has another award? The Bib Gourmand, introduced in 1997, recognizes restaurants offering high-quality, three-course meals at reasonable prices. It's a nod to great food that won't break the bank. But while Michelin stars were a big deal in Europe for decades, they didn't reach the United States until 2005, starting in New York City. Today, France leads with 625 Michelin-starred restaurants, while Japan follows with 414. Though Michelin Stars are a mark of culinary excellence, some chefs are now rejecting them, claiming the pressure restricts their creativity. #history #media #didyouknow

[obisky]

This actually answers so many questions and throws in a baader-meinhoff phenomenon on my part as I recently just saw a tweet looking for a correlation between the marshmallow tire guy and restaurants

[Angel-]

I never even made the connection between the marshmallow, cloud looking guy and the exquisite dining experience 😅 this explanation actually fills in so many gaps though

[JackPage-lk]

Always wondered why everyone started mentioning Michelin star restaurants all of a sudden only recently