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.
Yes totally! I was surprised there was no mention of Counter either because they seem like they would be contenders, although I have yet to try it myself. And he does *briefly* mention the Bib Gourmand distinction but seems to kind of scoff at it. I don’t see an issue with more accessible restaurants getting some kind of recognition (even if it’s not a star). I don’t always want fine dining when I’m traveling and it can be super overwhelming to narrow down options in the mid-range category on your own.
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.
Yes totally! I was surprised there was no mention of Counter either because they seem like they would be contenders, although I have yet to try it myself. And he does *briefly* mention the Bib Gourmand distinction but seems to kind of scoff at it. I don’t see an issue with more accessible restaurants getting some kind of recognition (even if it’s not a star). I don’t always want fine dining when I’m traveling and it can be super overwhelming to narrow down options in the mid-range category on your own.
I think he did mention such restaurants. “Starless mentions,” DePeugh calls them.