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Michelin Guide inspector talks Vancouver dining, judging criteria

Inspectors will award Michelin Stars, Bib Gourmands, and Recommended status to Vancouver restaurants for consistent high-quality cuisine, with potential new culinary hotspots under review.

Summary by Vancouver Sun
The Michelin Guides returns to Vancouver for the fourth year on Thursday for another round of possible stars, Bib Gourmands (excellent value), and recommendateds (serves food of a high standard), along with some special awards. In anticipation of this annual update, I interviewed the anonymous and famously secretive Chief Inspector of the Michelin Guide for North America by email and here are the responses:

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Vancouver Sun broke the news in Vancouver, Canada on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
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