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Las Vegas Sommelier Sets World Record at 28 Michelin Restaurants

3/29/2026

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Joshua Fyksen, a Las Vegas sommelier, set a Guinness World Record by visiting 28 Michelin-starred restaurants in New York City within 24 hours, costing $1,451.34.
He previously held the record of 22, achieved in 2023.
To prepare, Fyksen researched all 72 NYC Michelin-starred restaurants and contacted several for exceptions to their prix-fixe menus.
His feat surpassed the record of 25, held by two chefs from Hong Kong.

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Story summary

Joshua Fyksen, a Las Vegas sommelier, set a Guinness World Record by visiting 28 Michelin-starred restaurants in New York City within 24 hours, costing $1,451.34.
He previously held the record of 22, achieved in 2023.
To prepare, Fyksen researched all 72 NYC Michelin-starred restaurants and contacted several for exceptions to their prix-fixe menus.
His feat surpassed the record of 25, held by two chefs from Hong Kong.