Austin’s Culinary Scene Earns Prestigious Recognition in First Michelin Guide Texas Awards

At the first Michelin Guide Texas event, scheduled for November 11 at Houston's 713 Music Hall, Austin's gastronomic mastery took front stage. Austin received seven of the fifteen esteemed Michelin Stars given statewide, therefore highlighting its status as a gastronomic force. Recognising Texas's rich and changing gastronomic scene, the Michelin Guide has first added the coveted ratings to the state.

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Beyond Austin's renowned barbecue restaurants, the Michelin Guide's appreciation highlights its diverse cuisines, from modern American food to real Japanese omakase. Notable mentions are *Hestia*, which wows with its live-fire cooking and Texan produce, and *Barley Swine*, praised for its creative use of local foods. *InterStellar BBQ* keeps pushing boundaries for the deft post-oak barbecue of pitmaster John Bates.

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Gwendal Poullennec, the International Director of Michelin, underlined, "Texas deserves to be on the international culinary map. This is a different eating culture, which makes the trip worthwhile.

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Austin's appreciation together with Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio confirms Texas's reputation as a gastronomic paradise. Renowned for its strong tastes and customs, the Lone Star State's varied gastronomic scene today takes front stage worldwide as a centre for both creative and traditional eating experiences. The recognition of the Michelin Guide not only honours certain chefs and restaurants but also marks Texas's climb as a must-visit for foodies all around.

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