The news release sent shock waves around the Chattanooga culinary scene.
Chattanooga Tourism Co. announced Wednesday morning that Michelin Guide is launching the American South Edition. That means there is a chance that select Chattanooga restaurants could be recognized by the lauded award system and potentially receive a Michelin star or a Bib Gourmand Award.
“This new regional guide, set to debut in 2025,” the release stated, “will showcase the culinary excellence of six states — Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee — alongside the preexisting Atlanta Guide.”
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