Overview
- The invitation-only ceremony begins at 7 p.m. at Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center and will be livestreamed by 6abc, with TV host Java Ingram emceeing alongside Michelin’s Gwendal Poullennec.
- Boston and Philadelphia are included for the first time in a regional lineup that also covers New York City, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.
- Selections are decided by anonymous Michelin inspectors using five criteria: product quality, harmony of flavors, mastery of technique, expression of the chef’s personality, and consistency.
- Honors to be announced include one to three stars, plus Bib Gourmand for value and the Green Star for sustainability, with results publishing online rather than in a printed book.
- Local tourism partnerships enabled the expansion, with Meet Boston’s three-year arrangement reported at just over $1 million, and industry voices noting stars can boost bookings yet add operational pressure.