Michelin expansion notes

Michelin announced a new American Great Lakes edition but the six named cities did not include Cincinnati. (michelinmedia.com) The Guide said the multi-city edition will cover Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Minneapolis and Pittsburgh, with the inaugural restaurant selection to be revealed in 2027. (guide.michelin.com) Michelin’s rollout reflects formal partnerships with local tourism organizations; Meet Minneapolis confirmed the Minneapolis Tourism Improvement District will pay $250,000 per year for three years to bring the Guide to the city. (mprnews.org) Separately, Michelin launched The MICHELIN Guide 2026: Manila & Environs and a Cebu pocket guidebook, a first-time Philippines edition that lists 108 establishments including starred, Bib Gourmand and Selected entries. (philippine-embassy.org.sg) The Philippines debut was publicly unveiled at events in late 2025 and promoted by Philippine missions in April 2026, marking a formal push to put Manila and Cebu on Michelin’s map. (mb.com.ph) Michelin said anonymous inspectors are already visiting restaurants in the announced Great Lakes cities and that the Guide’s inspectors will reveal the American Great Lakes selections at a 2027 ceremony. (guide.michelin.com) Local reaction has split: Meet Minneapolis called inclusion “a defining moment” for the city’s culinary profile, while Cincinnati coverage and dining voices expressed disappointment at being left off the list. (minneapolis.org) The Philippine Guide’s first selection included one Two MICHELIN Star, eight One MICHELIN Star restaurants and 25 Bib Gourmands, highlighting both high-end and value-focused kitchens in Manila and Cebu. (bastillepost.com) Expect Michelin to announce the Great Lakes winners in 2027 and for the Philippines edition to continue shaping regional tourism and chef recognition as the Guide publicizes its selections. (guide.michelin.com)