Australia has been awarded its first Michelin stars, with 11 South Australian restaurants recognised after the state funded incognito inspections.
01Summary
- 01Magill Estate Restaurant in Adelaide received two Michelin stars, the only venue in Australia to do so.
- 02Ten other South Australian restaurants were awarded one star each.
- 03South Australia paid for Michelin inspectors to visit, according to ABC, which is why no restaurants elsewhere in Australia were recognised.
- 04Tourism Minister Emily Bourke said the move would help create a tourism destination and put South Australia on the world map.
02Why it matters
The award gives South Australia a new international dining profile and could draw visitors to Adelaide and beyond. It also marks the first time Australia has appeared in the Michelin Guide.
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