Atlanta becomes the ninth city to become a Michelin Guide Destination

ATLANTA — Atlanta is the ninth Michelin guide destination in North America, Michelin announced Tuesday.

Inspectors are already out in the city looking for culinary masters.

The famously anonymous Michelin guide inspectors award Michelin stars: one, two or three to only the best restaurant cuisine.

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The director of the guide says it wants to recognize Atlanta as a culinary powerhouse.

“We want to recognize that Atlanta is a culinary powerhouse, with a long list of styles and flavors for foodies to enjoy. One might immediately associate the city with Southern cuisine, and rightfully so, but there is much depth here that should not go overlooked,” said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guides. “Atlanta is brimming with innovation and talent, which is evident in the dining scene, according to our anonymous inspectors.”

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Michelin called Atlanta a ‘culturally diverse city’ making it a ‘vibrant culinary scene.’

The first Michelin Guide Atlanta selection will be revealed in the fall.

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