Detroit has been selected to host the inaugural Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Ceremony on the evening of April 21, 2027. Michigan Central will provide the backdrop for the event.
“We are delighted to recognize and showcase the outstanding culinary talent found throughout the American Great Lakes for the very first time,” says Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guide.
“Detroit’s storied history, innovative culinary talent, and eclectic dining and cultural landscape makes it a fitting destination to host the inaugural ceremony for the region. Our anonymous inspectors look forward to finally sharing their discoveries with the world.”
According to Michelin Guide officials, the publication seeks to hold its annual ceremony in different cities annually. A historic city with its own strong culinary identity and traditions, Detroit proved to be the “perfect fit” to host the inaugural Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Ceremony.
“We’re thrilled to welcome the Michelin Guide ceremony to Detroit and to Michigan Central next April,” says Claude Molinari, president and CEO of Visit Detroit. “As host city for the Michelin Guide American Great Lakes ceremony, Detroit will have an extraordinary opportunity to welcome culinary leaders from across the Great Lakes region and showcase our own food scene, creativity. and hospitality on an international stage.
“We’re proud to bring this prestigious celebration to Detroit, which is creating new reasons for people from around the world to visit, experience and savor our culinary landscape.”
Chefs will be invited to discover whether their restaurants have received a Michelin Star or another Michelin Guide distinction. Attendance is by invitation only.
Recognized globally, the Michelin Guide offers a selection of world-class restaurants.
- The one, two, and three MICHELIN Stars identify establishments serving exceptional cuisine that’s rich in flavor, remarkably executed and infused with the personality of a talented chef.
- The Bib Gourmand is a designation given to select restaurants that offer good quality food for a good value – often known as personal favorites among the inspectors when dining on their own time.
- Recommended restaurants and special professional awards are also highlighted by the Michelin Guide inspectors.
All restaurants in the guide are recommended by Michelin’s anonymous inspectors, who are trained to apply the same time-tested methods used by Michelin inspectors throughout the world. It’s designed to ensure a uniform, international standard.
As a further guarantee of objectivity, Michelin inspectors pay all their bills in full, and only the quality of the cuisine is evaluated.
