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Michelin Guide to Add 12 New California Restaurants in 2026

3/26/2026

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The Michelin Guide will add 12 new California restaurants for 2026, including six in Los Angeles.
Notable inclusions are Zira Uzbek Kitchen, celebrating Central Asian flavors, and Lugya’h, highlighting Indigenous Zapotec cuisine.
Chef Alfonso Martinez emphasizes recognizing Indigenous gastronomy as part of the new entries.
The guide will announce awards later in 2026, with hopes for star designations among the entries.

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The Michelin Guide will add 12 new California restaurants for 2026, including six in Los Angeles.
Notable inclusions are Zira Uzbek Kitchen, celebrating Central Asian flavors, and Lugya’h, highlighting Indigenous Zapotec cuisine.
Chef Alfonso Martinez emphasizes recognizing Indigenous gastronomy as part of the new entries.
The guide will announce awards later in 2026, with hopes for star designations among the entries.