Why did Michelin snub St Paul in its guide to the best restaurants in the Great Lakes region?
Summary
Michelin expanded its famous restaurant guide to the Great Lakes region, including Minneapolis, but Saint Paul was not included. Minneapolis paid for Michelin inspectors to review its restaurants, while Saint Paul did not, which led to its exclusion from the guide.Key Facts
- Michelin included Minneapolis but excluded Saint Paul in its Great Lakes restaurant guide.
- Saint Paul and Minneapolis are close neighbors, only 11 miles apart.
- Minneapolis’s tourism group paid $250,000 a year for three years to host Michelin inspectors.
- Saint Paul did not arrange such a paid partnership with Michelin.
- Saint Paul’s tourism leaders expressed hope the guide’s impact will benefit the broader region.
- Local restaurant owners and critics said Saint Paul’s exclusion was disappointing.
- Michelin often focuses on upscale or fine dining restaurants with specific styles and settings.
- The cost of hosting inspectors includes flights and accommodations, and paying cities or groups helps attract Michelin.
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