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The Origin of the Michelin Guide
From a little red guide book
to an iconic standard in international fine dining, have you ever wondered how the
Michelin Star restaurant rating got its start?
The History
It all began when French brothers
André and Édouard Michelin founded Michelin Tire in 1889. With fewer than 3,000
cars on the road at the time, they were visionaries in the industry. In order
to create demand and need for mobility (aka cars) and the subsequent need for
tires, the first Michelin Guide was published
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Mar 10, 2024