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Michelin Guide Launches Southern Edition, Awards 228 Restaurants

11/3/2025

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The Michelin Guide is debuting its American South edition, with the inaugural ceremony on November 3 in Greenville, South Carolina.
The guide will award Michelin Stars to restaurants across seven Southern states.
The selection includes 228 restaurants, including North Carolina and Alabama.
E.J. Lagasse of Emeril’s in New Orleans received the two-star award and the Michelin Young Chef Award.

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Story summary

The Michelin Guide is debuting its American South edition, with the inaugural ceremony on November 3 in Greenville, South Carolina.
The guide will award Michelin Stars to restaurants across seven Southern states.
The selection includes 228 restaurants, including North Carolina and Alabama.
E.J. Lagasse of Emeril’s in New Orleans received the two-star award and the Michelin Young Chef Award.