A restaurant can receive one, two, or three Michelin stars. Today, Michelin stars are still the most coveted accolade in the restaurant industry. The criteria for a Michelin star are based on five factors: quality of the ingredients, mastery of cooking, consistency, personality of the chef, and value. To read their review, click here.Ĭaruso's is located at 1759 S Jameson Lane in Montecito. The criteria for earning a star were strict, and included factors such as the quality of the food, the skill of the chef, the quality of the ingredients, the dcor, and the service. The Restaurant at Justin is located at 11680 Chimney Rock Road in Paso Robles. When considering a restaurant for a potential star award, Michelin inspectors are looking out for five key criteria: the quality of the products featured in the meal the mastery of the culinary. We take into account five universal criteria: the quality of the ingredients, the harmony of flavors, the mastery of techniques, the personality of the chef as expressed through their cuisine and, just as importantly, consistency both across the entire menu and over time.' MICHELIN Stars are awarded annually, according to their website, 'A MICHELIN Star is awarded to restaurants offering outstanding cooking. As one of the most prestigious awards in the culinary world, many top chefs dream of leading a restaurant to Michelin Star status. The guide states that two Michelin Star restaurants are worth deviating from your planned route to visit. 'So if we can be recognized for that then that's quite special.' Things get a little more difficult from here. 'To be perfectly honest we just cook and try to do the best that we can by our team and by our guests every day,' said Rachel Haggstrom. Not only does this achievement carry a high level of respect in the industry, but winning one will also be an enormous commercial boost for your venue. The Executive Chef at The Restaurant at Justin told KSBY that the team is still taking it all in. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Most ambitious chefs will at some point dream about earning a coveted Michelin star. Octoby Arnold Sawyer The answer to this question is complicated and depends on a number of factors. Eighteen California restaurants received new MICHELIN Star awards this year, including two on the Central Coast.Ĭaruso's in Montecito and The Restaurant at Justin in Paso Robles were awarded one MICHELIN Star and a Green MICHELIN Star.

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