The influential but controversial guide to fine dining has released its first-ever Canadian edition
The Michelin guide, which operates in more than 30 countries around the world, announced its Toronto edition on Tuesday, which includes one two-starred restaurant and 12 one-starred ones.
The Michelin guides were first created by the French tire company in the late 19th century to spark an interest in travel, but have since evolved into arbiters of gourmet dining. The criteria for judging ranges, according to the Michelin website, from “harmony of flavour” to “the personality of the chef represented in the dining experience.”
In Toronto, 17 restaurants were also awarded with Michelin’s Bib Gourmand designation, which recognizes “great food at a great value.”In the coming weeks, Michelin will expand on its Canadian offerings with a“Toronto already was a multicultural place where people meet to enjoy architecture, arts and nature,” said Gwendal Poullennec, international director for the MichelinStill, Michelin has been subject to a mounting chorus of criticism in recent years.
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