According to Gwendal Poullennec, "The U.S. market is becoming stronger in terms of diversity, quality, and authenticity of hospitality projects. Nearly 300 hotels have been recognized with a Michelin Key, and about 250 restaurants are being awarded stars across the U.S. this year. This makes the country an important destination and shapes global culinary and travel trends." The heightened quality showcases America’s evolving culinary landscape.
Poullennec notes, "When Michelin first started in New York in 2005, the winners were chefs from abroad. Over time, more chefs winning awards were American-raised and trained. Now, American chefs are leaving starred restaurants to launch their own projects with unique philosophies and ethics, indicating a shift in the culinary narrative and spotlighting local talent."
On the anonymity of inspectors, Poullennec states, "We don't share demographics or figures because anonymity is key for independence. Inspectors experience restaurants like any regular guest. Our global team involves inspectors from around the world to ensure diverse perspectives in judging quality and service."
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