Michelin’s 2026 shake-up
The Michelin Guide 2026 added 62 newly starred restaurants in France — and Les Morainières in Savoie is the only new three‑star debutant (luxus-plus.com). Hong Kong and Macau’s 2026 list was unveiled at the Grand Lisboa Palace Resort, with 98 starred venues highlighted across the two territories (hashtaglegend.com) (csptimes.com).
The France & Monaco selection lists 668 Michelin‑starred restaurants in 2026, according to the Guide’s full release. (guide.michelin.com) This edition elevated seven restaurants to Two MICHELIN Stars and added 54 new One‑Star entries to the selection. (guide.michelin.com) Les Morainières is operated by Michaël and Ingrid Arnoult and was opened in 2005 in the commune of Jongieux, Savoie; inspectors describe the dining room as a restored wine‑storehouse with views over the Rhône and Mont du Chat. (guide.michelin.com) Michelin inspectors reported that Michaël Arnoult largely runs service solo and that the wine list emphasizes local Roussette de Savoie (Altesse) varietals. (guide.michelin.com) The France & Monaco awards were announced at a ceremony held at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on March 16, 2026. (guide.michelin.com) The Hong Kong & Macau release is the MICHELIN Guide’s 18th edition for the two territories and the Guide’s full selection for the region comprises 278 restaurants across Star, Bib Gourmand and Selected categories. (guide.michelin.com) That regional announcement included four special awards, noted two Hong Kong restaurants newly promoted to Two Stars, and confirmed seven Hong Kong venues (including 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo – Bombana and Amber) retained Three Stars. (guide.michelin.com) Local reporting counted 15 restaurants new to the Hong Kong & Macau list this year and named Sol’s chef Kim Gwan‑ju as the Young Chef award recipient. (scmp.com)
