These California Restaurants Just Earned Michelin Stars

Michelin, which recognizes some of the most outstanding restaurants in the world, just released its list of the top restaurants in California for 2023, giving a handful of new eateries one of the coveted Michelin stars and taking away stars from nine others. Here's what you need to know about Michelin's 2023 California restaurant guide, including all the current one-, two-, and three-starred restaurants in the Golden State. How are Michelin Stars determined? According to Michelin, the criteria it uses to determine which restaurants will earn stars are: The quality of the ingredients The harmony of flavors The mastery of techniques The personality of the chef as expressed through their cuisine and consistency both across the entire menu and over time Per Michelin , one star is 'worth a stop,' two stars is 'worth a detour,' and three stars, the most a restaurant can receive, is 'worth a special journey.