What is the Michelin Guide?

The Michelin Guide is a list of the best restaurants in the world. Every fall, chefs vie for the coveted "Michelin Stars."

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[bomberdomme]

Historical fun fact : How the Michelin Guide Helped Liberate Europe
In early 1944, as the Allies began planning the invasion of Normandy, they realized they had a problem. The German military had removed or destroyed much of France’s signage, and the Allies worried they’d have trouble navigating the countryside.

They needed maps, and quickly determined that the best were Michelin's. Though we now think of the Guide as culinary reference material, Michelin originally conceived the book as an enticement to get drivers out on the roads of Europe (and wearing through tires). Its maps, bolstered with information gathered by the Michelin critics, were thought to be accurate and comprehensive.

One problem: The Guide was out of print. Publication had ceased during the war, so the U.S. government quietly reprinted the most recent edition (from 1939) in Washington, D.C. And when Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normany on June 6, 1944, they carried a certain little red book. For the remainder of the war, advancing forces depended on Michelin maps.

Published on stockpiled paper, the 1945 guide found its way onto shelves only a week after V-E Day. Printed on the cover was a short message: "This edition, prepared during the war, cannot be as complete and precise as our pre-war publications. Nevertheless, it should be useful." Useful, indeed.

[chitrangm]

Dislike from me. I thought that video will describe about its legacy, importance, chefs view s and around the world 🌎 status, but all I saw about was Michelin USA, there is also a world outside of USA and you guys should focus on that too. It wasn't informative at all.

[mikhail]

This analysis is shallow, ill-researched and generally inaccurate in pretty much every statement it makes.

[belloscuro]

I feel blue balled. I thought the video was getting started then it just ended

[RyanRicketts]

I like almost everything your channel produces, but I didn't find this to be helpful or useful.

[lmcc]

wtf?! really, the tire company! didn't see that coming!!

[GibsonArtola]

I never watch your channel, and I thought this was an EXCELLENT review of the Michelin Guide. KUDOS!

[kristofs]

WTF was that negligent guy doing there at 1:26 in distasteful clothing and long socks? That's the most distasteful thing you could put in a video called "What is a Michelin guide". Even as a joke is way too low to be funny.

[aclark]

But you didn’t tell us the name of a single 3 starred restaurant 😢?

[anisfairburn]

When i think about good food is when you eat it it doesn't make you hungry again.and not making me vomit either.My goodness, people and their over achievement and double standardism for the sake of "arts"

[jackstudent]

I don't care what ya say. If I grab a slice and start walking to the subway station without see at least one subway rat during my day it's not a normal day 😂😂😂

[epson]

"What is the Michelin Guide?"
Answer: A way for people to think they are better at cooking than they actually are.

[gap]

Lol ! Biggest BS ! Stick to tires ! Rubbish !

[danielsebastiancampuzanofe]

When was the first Michelin star awarded?

[bezinlhamutamang]

LOOKING LIKE A CHEF, I"AM A FIVE STAR MICHELIN

[ThePabit]

Totally anonymous inspector whom are known in advance when they are visiting the restaurant ! What a joke ! Michelin Starred restaurant = waste of food and money !

[petrfrizen]

Very educational! Are there dedicated vegan - vegetarian Michelin ratings?..