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Wow. I think that Charlotte Observer writer is so far off the mark. Also, the fact that DePeugh didn't include Counter is such a miss that I want to throw my phone on the ground in rage.

DePeugh also entirely missed that restaurants may be included in the Michelin guide and not have a star. Being listed in the guide as "Selected" (without a star) is also a big deal. We've found that restaurants listed but not starred are often more approachable and less fussy. Also, I don't think DePeugh has looked at the list of one star restaurants lately. Many are white tablecloth and tasting menu affairs but many are not - places we have loved that are very approachable (for example, State Bird Provisions, The Four Horseman, Oxcomoco). There are even some BBQ restaurants in Texas with one star!

I agree with you that it's important to acknowledge that Michelin is starting off with the South and covering many states, and Charlotte should not have high expectations. I'm not even sure we'll get a star the first go-to round. We should be excited though. It's great news for the city.

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