TORONTO — The first Canadian edition of the prestigious Michelin guide to the world of food will be unveiled this evening, along with its list of the best restaurants in Toronto.
Chefs will learn if their restaurant teams have earned Michelin stars, Bib Gourmands or other accolades.
The famous one, two and three star restaurants distinguish restaurants renowned for their exceptional cuisine in the image of the personality of the chef.
The Bib Gourmand identifies restaurants that offer good quality food at good value, while the Michelin Green Star rewards restaurants with sustainable practices. The new Toronto guide will include top hotel picks.
Michelin named Toronto its first Canadian branch in May and added Vancouver in July.
Named after a tire manufacturer, the guides were first published in France in the early 20th century to encourage tire sales by offering advice to French motorists and travellers.
This included advice on how to change a tire, where to refuel, and where to eat or shelter for the night. The guide is now in 39 countries around the world.
Michelin says anonymous inspectors pay for the food and only rate the quality of the cuisine. The criteria used are product quality, mastery of flavors and cooking technique, harmony and balance of flavors, the personality of the chef reflected in the cuisine, consistency over time and in the menu.
“These criteria guarantee a consistent selection so that a starred restaurant has the same value whether it is in Paris, New York or Tokyo,” Michelin said in a press release.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published on September 13, 2022
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