At the end of last year, Texas became the 11th U.S. state to join the ranks of Michelin Guide destinations, so you can reward attendees with extra deliciousness at the next gathering. Fifteen dining establishments received one Michelin star, two received Michelin Green Star awards, and several others were given the Bib Gourmand distinction or recommended. The state’s selections were announced mid-November during a ceremony held Nov. 11 at 713 Music Hall in downtown Houston and include many barbecue spots and restaurants with catering capacity and room for private events.
The one-star selections feature restaurants in or near Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio and include:
- Barley Swine (Austin): Contemporary cuisine
- BCN Taste & Tradition (Houston): Spanish cuisine, private dining/event space
- CorkScrew BBQ (Spring, near Houston): Barbecue cuisine
- Craft Omakase (Austin): Japanese cuisine
- Hestia (Austin): Live-fire American cuisine, private dining/event space
- InterStellar BBQ (Austin): Barbecue cuisine, catering options
- La Barbecue (Austin): Barbecue cuisine
- Le Jardinier Houston (Austin): French cuisine, private dining/event space, catering options
- Leroy and Lewis Barbecue (Austin): Barbecue cuisine, private dining/event space, catering options
- March (Houston): Mediterranean cuisine, private dining/event space
- Mixtli (San Antonio): Mexican cuisine
- Musaafer (Houston): Indian cuisine, private dining/event space
- Olamaie (Austin): Southern American cuisine
- Tatsu Dallas (Dallas): Japanese cuisine
- Tatemó (Houston): Mexican cuisine
Michelin’s Green Star awards went to two Austin establishments: Dai Due and Emmer & Rye. These awards highlight restaurants at the forefront of the industry when it comes to their sustainable practices, holding themselves accountable for both their ethical and environmental standards, and working with sustainable producers and suppliers to avoid waste and reduce the use of single-use plastics and other non-recyclable materials. Emmer & Rye has several options for private events on-site and off-site at its sister restaurants.
The full list, including Bib Gourmand selections and recommended restaurants, can be found here.
barleyswine.com
bcnhouston.com
corkscreworders.com
craftomakase.com
guide.michelin.com/us
hestiaaustin.com
theinterstellarbbq.com
labarbecue.com
lejardinier-houston.com
leroyandlewisbbq.com
marchrestaurant.com
musaaferhouston.com
olamaieaustin.com
restaurantmixtli.com
tatemohtx.com
tatsu-dallas.com