Michelin grows its map
Michelin launched a new Great Lakes edition — accompanied by an April 8 after‑party — putting cities in that U.S. region on the guide’s radar. ( ). Separately, the Philippines’ inaugural 2026 Michelin selection recognized 108 establishments across Manila, nearby areas and Cebu. (manilastandard.net).
Michelin is adding two new pieces to its global dining map at once: a six-city Great Lakes guide in the United States and a first-ever national selection in the Philippines. (guide.michelin.com, michelin.com) Michelin announced the American Great Lakes edition on April 8, 2026, and said the inaugural restaurant selection will be revealed in 2027. The guide will cover Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and Pittsburgh. (guide.michelin.com) Local tourism agencies in those six cities are backing the project, which follows Michelin’s model in other U.S. markets where destination groups help fund expansion while Michelin says its inspectors remain anonymous and independent. Visit Milwaukee called the April 8 launch a “historic multi-city partnership.” (guide.michelin.com, visitmilwaukee.org) For restaurants in those cities, the change is simple: they can now be considered for Michelin stars, Bib Gourmand awards, Green Stars, and Michelin Selected listings under a dedicated regional edition. USA Today reported the guide is set to publish annually starting in 2027. (guide.michelin.com, usatoday.com) The move extends Michelin’s U.S. footprint beyond its long-established coastal strongholds and a handful of newer Southern markets. Milwaukee officials said inspectors are already in the field across the Great Lakes cities. (spectrumnews1.com, wtmj.com) At nearly the same time, Michelin’s first Philippines edition put 108 establishments on the board for 2026. Michelin said 90 are in Manila and nearby areas, and 18 are in Cebu. (michelin.com) That inaugural Philippines selection included one two-star restaurant, eight one-star restaurants, one Green Star, 25 Bib Gourmand picks, and 74 Michelin Selected establishments. Michelin said its inspectors covered Manila, Makati, Mandaluyong, Parañaque, Pasay, Quezon City, Taguig, San Juan, plus nearby destinations including Pampanga, Tagaytay, and Cavite, along with Cebu. (interaksyon.philstar.com, spot.ph) Michelin’s guide is no longer just adding single cities; it is building larger regional editions that package neighboring food scenes together. The Great Lakes launch and the Philippines debut both widen the range of places competing for the guide’s most visible ratings. (guide.michelin.com, michelin.com) The next milestone is clear: inspectors keep eating, and the first Great Lakes results arrive in 2027. Until then, six U.S. cities and 108 Philippine establishments are officially inside Michelin’s field of view. (guide.michelin.com, michelin.com)
