A Star belongs to a restaurant. Michelin’s own explainer says it recognizes the cooking of the establishment, rather tha

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A Star belongs to a restaurant. Michelin’s own explainer says it recognizes the cooking of the establishment, rather than awarding a personal Star to its chef. The Guide also reassesses Star restaurants each year. When someone says “a Michelin-starred chef,” check the restaurant and current selection for context. Our editorial page offers reading notes, not restaurant reviews or ratings.