Michelin in Music City
- Rebecca Martin
- 7 days ago
- 2 min read
Since its humble beginnings as a 400-page guidebook of practical information for travelers, the MICHELIN Guide has since evolved into the international benchmark for restaurant and hotel guides.
This past November, for the first time ever, the American South category was announced -officially granting Nashville the culinary credit it deserves.
Though the Guide includes several tiers of honors, MICHELIN Stars are the highest accolade awarded. Stars identify restaurants that offer the best culinary experiences.
Luckily enough, all three concepts in Tennessee that received a MICHELIN Star are located in our very own Music City. Bastion, Locust and The Catbird Seat each received one coveted star.
A little closer to home, January, a concept by Southall, received a MICHELIN Green Star. Not to be confused with the typically-mentioned MICHELIN Star, the Green Star “editorially highlights restaurants that have inspired and impressed Inspectors with their committed vision for the future of gastronomy,” as defined by the MICHELIN Guide. January was one of only three concepts to receive this award in the American South region.
Seven other Nashville concepts were awarded Bib Gourmand, including Kisser, Peninsula, Redheaded Stranger, S.S. Gai and more. As the MICHELIN Guide describes it, “The Bib Gourmand award highlights restaurants that our inspectors consider to be the best value for money within our selection. At these establishments, restaurant-goers can enjoy very good food at a moderate price.”
Though Nashville is known for its sounds, its tastes are not to be overlooked. Cuisines from all over the globe can be found right here in Middle Tennessee, prepared by culinary artists from all walks of life. There’s no telling what incredible foods you can find by looking beyond Broadway.
For more information on the MICHELIN Guide and its Tennessee honorees, visit guide.michelin.com.
