If you’ve ever spent time reading about restaurant ratings, then you’ve probably heard of the term “Michelin Star” at some point. Whether you know what it is or how it works, however, is another story. What exactly is the Michelin Star rating and how does it work? Why do some restaurants have only one star while others have three, and how do they get them? Read on to find out.

Backgrounder

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Backgrounder -                                    

History

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History -                                    

What do the Stars Mean

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How Does a Restaurant Get Reviewed

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How Does a Restaurant Get Reviewed -                                    

How Does the Review Process Work

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How Does the Review Process Work -                                    

What Criteria Do They Use

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Walk to Canossa

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Criticism

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In Summary...

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