New York, NY – December 17, 2024 – In a Fast-Track SWIFT challenge brought by Mielle Organics, LLC (a subsidiary of The Procter & Gamble Company), BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division determined that Kreyol Essence, LLC failed to properly disclose a material connection to an influencer. Kreyol Essence voluntarily asked the influencer to remove certain posts that did not disclose her financial relationship with Kreyol Essence.
Fast-Track SWIFT is an expedited process for single-issue advertising cases reviewed by the National Advertising Division (NAD). Mielle and Kreyol Essence are competitors in the beauty and personal care market.
The issue for NAD was whether Laura Benoit, a hair influencer promoting Kreyol Essence products on social media platforms, including TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, failed to disclose her financial relationship and material connection with the brand clearly and conspicuously.
Although Kreyol Essence had already made efforts to remove the challenged claims before the filing of the challenge, NAD found that the challenged advertising continued to appear in the marketplace after the challenge was filed.
During the inquiry, Kreyol Essence notified NAD that it had voluntarily discontinued all challenged advertising. For compliance purposes, NAD will consider the discontinued claims as though they were recommended for discontinuation by NAD.
In its advertiser statement, Kreyol Essence stated that it will comply with NAD’s recommendations.
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BBB National Programs Board of Directors Elects New Board Vice Chair and Re-Elects Five Board Members
McLean, VA – December 16, 2024 – The Board of Directors of BBB National Programs, an independent nonprofit organization overseeing more than a dozen industry self-regulation, accountability, and dispute resolution programs, today announced the election of a new Board Vice Chair and the reelection of five board members for the 2024–2027 term. BBB National Programs is the home of industry self-regulation in the U.S.
David Hubbard, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Verizon, will continue serving as Board Chair, while Jocelyn Hunter, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Home Depot, has been elected as the new Board Vice Chair.
“We are thrilled that Jocelyn Hunter will be assuming this new leadership role on BBB National Programs’ Board of Directors,” said Eric D. Reicin, President and CEO of BBB National Programs and a Board Member. “Jocelyn’s expertise and insights will advance our mission to be the place where businesses go to enhance consumer trust and consumers are heard, and she will continue to serve as a vital contributor to the growth and impact of independent industry self-regulation initiatives.”
The five re-elected Board Members for the 2024-2027 term are:
- David Hubbard – (Board Chair) Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Verizon
- Mary Sophos – Former EVP for Policy & Strategic Planning, Grocery Manufacturers Association
- Joe Stegbauer – Senior Vice President & General Counsel – Corporate, Global Transactions, Grooming and Baby, Feminine and Family Care Sector Business Units, ESG, Procter & Gamble
- David Cohen – President and Chief Executive Officer, Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB)
- Carla Michelotti – Former EVP and Chief Legal, Government & Corporate Affairs Officer Leo Burnett Worldwide; President, Carla Michelotti LLC
“I am proud to join Mary Sophos, Joe Stegbauer, David Cohen, and Carla Michelotti in being re-elected to our Board,” said Board Chair David Hubbard. “It is gratifying to be an ambassador for an organization that helps foster a marketplace where trust and confidence flourish for both businesses and consumers.”
BBB National Programs Board Members support and inform the nonprofit’s mission, and they are also instrumental in increasing awareness and expanding the reach of the organization’s independent industry self-regulation programs.
Following is a full list of members of the BBB National Programs Board of Directors:
- David Hubbard – (Board Chair) Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Verizon
- Jocelyn Hunter – (Board Vice Chair) Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Home Depot
- Elizabeth A. Allen – Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, NPR
- David Cohen – President and Chief Executive Officer, Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB)
- Luis-Xavier Hernandez – Group General Counsel, Beauty & Wellbeing, Unilever
- Jocelyn Hunter – Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Home Depot
- Camille Johnston – Vice President for Communications, Johns Hopkins University
- Marla Kaplowitz – President and Chief Executive Officer, 4As
- Joel Katz – Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer, EXL
- Bob Liodice – Chief Executive Officer, Association of National Advertisers
- Sandi L. Masino – Senior Audit, Control Operations, Financial Executive and CPA; former executive at Fannie Mae, Booz Allen and Sallie Mae
- Carla Michelotti – Former EVP and Chief Legal, Government & Corporate Affairs Officer Leo Burnett Worldwide; President, Carla Michelotti LLC
- Maureen Ohlhausen – Partner, Wilson Sonsini; Former Acting FTC Chair and FTC Commissioner
- Eric D. Reicin – President and Chief Executive Officer, BBB National Programs
- Brent Sanders – Associate General Counsel, Microsoft
- Mary Sophos – Former EVP for Policy & Strategic Planning, Grocery Manufacturers Association
- Joe Stegbauer – Senior Vice President & General Counsel – Corporate, Global Transactions, Grooming and Baby, Feminine and Family Care Sector Business Units, ESG, Procter & Gamble
- Michele Totonis – Director, Legal Affairs, LEGO
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About BBB National Programs: BBB National Programs, a non-profit organization, is the home of U.S. independent industry self-regulation, currently operating more than a dozen globally recognized programs that have been helping enhance consumer trust in business for more than 50 years. These programs provide third-party accountability and dispute resolution services that address existing and emerging industry issues, create a fairer playing field for businesses, and a better experience for consumers. BBB National Programs continues to evolve its work and grow its impact by providing business guidance and fostering best practices in arenas such as advertising, child-and-teen-directed marketing, data privacy, dispute resolution, automobile warranty, technology, and emerging areas. To learn more, visit bbbprograms.org.
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MICHELIN AND BREMBO JOIN FORCES, BOOSTING SAFETY AND DRIVING COMFORT
- Michelin and Brembo have entered a global partnership to merge their innovative technologies and insights in the brake and tire categories
- Initial tests show a reduction in braking distances of up to four meters (13 feet[1]) regardless of tire wear in a variety of road conditions.
- Delivers innovative solutions for automakers, enhancing experiences and delivering value for all consumers.
BERGAMO, Italy, and CLERMONT-FERRAND, France, December 10, 2024 – Brembo, a global leader in the design, development, and production of braking solutions and Michelin, a leading tire manufacturer and innovative expert in composites, signed a global agreement to exploit the full potential of their intelligent solutions to revolutionize vehicle performance and offer drivers the highest safety and comfort standards.
For this partnership, Michelin and Brembo combined their expertise: excellence in braking systems, vehicle modeling and artificial intelligence for Brembo; leadership in tire modeling and algorithm development for Michelin. The innovation relies on the continuous exchange of real-time data between Michelin’s connected solutions software, which provides tire grip data to Brembo’s innovative SENSIFY® braking system. These unique tire insights enable engineers to fine-tune the braking system with exceptional precision, further enhancing SENSIFY’s characteristics.
Michelin’s tire connected solutions rely on the Group’s recognized expertise in tire physics modeling and simulation used in tire development. Thanks to their unique know-how in live vehicle data analysis, Michelin has developed a software portfolio able to provide real-time information to the car, such as wear (Michelin SmartWear®), load (Michelin SmartLoad®) and grip (Michelin SmartGrip®). Michelin’s software works with all tire brands.
“We are thrilled to join forces with a brand like Brembo, a leader in its field. Our shared passion for innovation and excellence allows us to take a new step forward in enhancing user safety,” said Serge Lafon, President of the Business Line Automotive Original Equipment at Michelin. “Allowing customers to keep their tires in use as long as possible with total peace of mind is a core objective of Michelin, thus protecting their purchasing power as well as the environment. Today, Michelin is a “data-driven company” where simulation and software development are essential tools in the real-time monitoring of tires. Together, Michelin and Brembo are building a unique solution for the vehicles of the future, developed today by the car makers.”
Brembo’s SENSIFY® sets a new benchmark for braking systems, natively developed for any modern vehicle. Its high flexibility, scalability and adaptability make it easy to integrate into any model. SENSIFY® combines Brembo’s world-renowned braking components with a digital brain that leverages AI, algorithms and sensors to independently control each wheel. The result is one of the most advanced braking systems, designed to deliver an exceptional driving experience and enhanced safety.
“At Brembo, we believe in the power of technology and artificial intelligence,” said Daniele Schillaci, CEO of Brembo. “In fact, we are increasingly becoming a company combining software capabilities with our expertise in the corner of the vehicle, mastering calipers, discs and friction materials with a unique know-how. SENSIFY® represents the new standard in braking that will target a zero accidents vision. This partnership with Michelin illustrates the power of collaboration and innovation in the automotive industry.”
The initial tests performed virtually and in the field are very promising. In the first phase, Michelin’s tire models and algorithms were integrated with Brembo’s intelligent braking models and vehicle simulations in a fully virtual environment. In the second phase, physical tests were conducted on tracks at Michelin’s Research Center, where the simulation results were confirmed.
The tests demonstrated braking distance reductions that can reach up to four meters (13 feet) * during ABS events, with the same tires in various conditions. This is an impressive result, considering the average length of a car is close to four meters. The braking system also showed quicker response time, minimized traction loss, improved lateral stability and the absence of wheel locking. All these factors contribute to a smoother, more comfortable driving experience.
About Brembo
Brembo leads the world in the design and production of high-performance braking systems and components for top-flight manufacturers of cars, motorbikes and commercial vehicles. Founded in 1961 in Italy, Brembo has a long-standing reputation for providing innovative solutions for OEMs and aftermarket. Brembo also competes in the most challenging motorsport championships in the world and has won over 600 titles. Guided by its strategic vision – “Turning Energy into Inspiration” – Brembo’s ambition is to help shape the future of mobility through cutting-edge, digital and sustainable solutions. With over 16,000 people across 15 countries, 32 production and business sites, 9 R&D centers and with a turnover of € 3,849 million in 2023, Brembo is the trusted solution provider for everyone who demands the best driving experience. (www.brembo.com)
About Michelin
Michelin is building a leading international manufacturer of composites and experiences that transform our daily lives. Trailblazing the science of materials for more than 130 years, the group is using its unique expertise to make a significant contribution to human progress and a more sustainable world. Thanks to its unparalleled mastery of materials and polymer composites, Michelin is constantly innovating to produce high-quality tires and components for critical applications in a variety of exacting fields such as mobility, construction, aeronautics, healthcare, and low-carbon energies. Michelin manufactures its products with great care, making the most of its clients’ solid knowledge to offer them the best possible experience. This includes not only providing connected solutions for professional fleets of vehicles based on data and artificial intelligence, but also recommending exceptional restaurants and hotels selected by the MICHELIN Guide.
(www.michelin.com)
[1] Braking Tests conducted on the test tracks of the Michelin R&D center – Ladoux, France over 17 days between September 30 and October 29, 2024, with two identical vehicles except that one was equipped with the Brembo Sensify system + Michelin Solutions, the other with a standard ABS system.
Standard test protocol including multiple repetitions, conducted on dry and wet tracks (water level controlled at 0.8mm), with varied tire conditions: new tires and tires with 2mm tread depth, with nominal and under-inflated pressures, Michelin Pilot Sport and Michelin Pilot Alpin tires at different speeds: 50km/h, 90km/h, 110km/h and 130km/h. Although testing of the braking system and Michelin solutions was made using only Michelin tires, the solutions can be applied to other tire brands as well.
Contact Information
Brembo
Caroline Fallara – Marketing and Communications Director Brembo North America
734-468-2109
CFallara@brembo.com
Sam Krahn – Public Relations Specialist
734-808-1259
samk@us.brembo.com
Michelin
David Finleyson
Michelin North America, Inc.
david.finleyson@michelin.com
www.michelinmedia.com
Star-studded MICHELIN Guide Ceremony welcomes new 3 Starred restaurant in New York
- Jungsik New York earns three MICHELIN Stars
- New York restaurants César, Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare and Sushi Sho each receive two Stars
- Inspectors award new Green Stars in New York and Washington, D.C.
- 12 restaurants earn MICHELIN Stars for the first time, including Cariño in Chicago
NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2024 — The second annual MICHELIN Guide Ceremony bringing together New York, Chicago and Washington, D.C., was a night of excitement with a new three MICHELIN Starred restaurant and three new two Stars.
New York’s Jungsik New York was awarded its third MICHELIN Star and New York restaurants César, Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare and Sushi Sho were each awarded two Stars. New York’s One White Street received a MICHELIN Green Star, as did Oyster Oyster in Washington, D.C.
“Tonight marked a trifecta of excitement as we joined together to announce exciting news for the restaurant selections across these three great cities,” said Gwendal Poullennec, the International Director of the MICHELIN Guides. “Our anonymous Inspectors uncovered several extraordinary culinary gems, further solidifying these restaurant communities as some of the most inspiring and talented destinations in the world. We are thrilled to welcome a new three Star restaurant, Jungsik New York to the esteemed MICHELIN Star family, and look forward to what is to come for the passionate chefs and restaurateurs in these three selections.”
Chicago
- Cariño steals the spotlight earning one MICHELIN Star for Mexican cuisine
- Selection comprises 112 restaurants and 35 types of cuisine
“The Inspectors were unanimously impressed with Chef Norman Fenton’s creations, which celebrate Mexican cuisine in an ambitious manner,” Poullennec said. “Our Inspectors were delighted by the bold and creative tasting menu in addition to the diligent and engaging service from the restaurant’s staff.”
Here is the new one MICHELIN Starred restaurant, with Inspector notes (Inspectors’ comments in full on the MICHELIN Guide website and mobile app):
One MICHELIN Star
Cariño (Mexican cuisine)
In a cozy corner of Uptown where the train rumbles overhead, Chef Norman Fenton mines his history and his travels to celebrate Mexican cuisine in a distinct, ambitious manner. Quickly, the courses compound: a stunning huitlacoche ravioli with fried corn silk, then a queso truffle quesadilla, and at some point, a lamb tartare tostada seasoned in the style of al pastor. Indeed, this tasting menu features boldness and creativity in spades, starting with “chips and salsa” in the form of salsa verde jelly and a tortilla crumble.
The 2024 MICHELIN Guide Chicago selection:
Special Awards – Chicago
In addition to the new Bib Gourmand restaurants and Stars, the Guide announced four special awards:
New York
- 12 New York eateries receive MICHELIN Star awards
- One White Street earns a MICHELIN Green Star
- Selection comprises 385 restaurants and 62 types of cuisine
“The originality and impeccable presentation at Jungsik New York created a distinct experience for our Inspectors collectively,” Poullennec said. “These new restaurants joining the MICHELIN Star family showcase some of the best talent across the culinary world, while bringing about each Chef’s unique flavor and individuality.”
Here are the new MICHELIN Starred restaurants, with Inspector notes from each (Inspectors’ comments in full on the MICHELIN Guide website and mobile app):
Three MICHELIN Stars
Jungsik New York (Korean cuisine)
Cool and polished, this dining room bears that perfectly downtown nexus of low-key yet elegant; with its dark and light color scheme and intimate proportions. Chef/owner Mr. Yim Jung Sik and Executive Chef Daeik Kim’s Korean meal starts like many do, with an array of banchan; however, the presentation here is unlike any other; and it’s just that creativity that makes dining here so distinctive. From there, the tasting menu unfolds to reveal delights such as slivers of raw striped jack with white kimchi and chilled fish bone broth; gorgeously crisped octopus with gochujang aioli; and dry-aged Arctic char in a pool of kimchi and red curry sauce. This is cooking that is highly original, impeccably executed, and enormously satisfying; a meal that makes you involuntarily nod to yourself while you’re eating.
Two MICHELIN Stars
César (Contemporary cuisine)
César Ramirez is one of the few chefs who, night after night, has the difficult task of meeting his own singular standards of high-wire precision. His new downtown restaurant brings a sleek, minimal look to a century-old address. As might be expected, world-class seafood plays a large role in his tasting menu which features such delights as a morsel of blackthroat seaperch from Chiba, crudo of fluke from Jeju Island, and langoustine from Norway dressed with caviar and smoked trout. A masterful hand with sauces and a sense for harmonious, exacting combinations demonstrate both creativity and maturity. An eager service team oversees the spacious room where counter and table seating alike offer a prime vantage point for watching this kinetic kitchen.
Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare (Contemporary cuisine)
This famed address hidden in the back corner of a Hell’s Kitchen grocery store has entered a new era under Chefs Max Natmessnig and Marco Prins. The room is a box of luxury and sparkles as bright as ever under the spotlights, with most guests seated at a glossy walnut counter that wraps around a brigade of cooks who have nowhere to hide. The team works quickly, sending out a volley of delicate tarts and bites that showcase skill and refinement. Highlights include sea scallop in a lush brown butter sauce, turbot with firefly squid and herb-oil swirled buttermilk, and buri tartare with smoky creme fraiche and finger lime.
Sushi Sho (Japanese/Sushi cuisine)
In the shadow of the New York Public Library, Chef Keiji Nakazawa exemplifies mastery of the highest order. An omakase like no other, the progression ebbs and flows with a dazzling variety of fish, shellfish, vegetables, and more—all aged, fermented, and pickled for weeks, months, and sometimes years. Rice is treated with reverence; seasoned to suit and complement the range of fish. The setting is its own marvel and features a spacious, eight-seat Hinoki counter flanked by towering ice boxes fronted with carved wood doors, while all around, the kitchen and service teams work in perfect tandem. In total, the pace, breadth, and persistence of excellence that unfolds here will impress even the most experienced sushi enthusiasts.
One MICHELIN Stars
Bar Miller (Japanese/Sushi cuisine)
This diminutive spot with a sprinkling of seats steers clear of the familiar minimalist design, favoring bold colors and eye-catching details. Chef Jeff Miller delivers an omakase that is a showpiece of sustainable sourcing, much of it local—even the rice is sourced from New York state. Their personality is evident in dishes such as daikon vichyssoise with wakame butter-braised greens and gently poached salmon. Dry-aged fluke topped with apple ice in a sweet soy sauce holds its own, while the duo of uni and the mellow, dry-aged mackerel with yuzu kosho are two standouts from the nigiri course. Desserts, like the amazake and the corn gelato with caviar, round out the singular experience.
Café Boulud (French cuisine)
A new and improved Café Boulud has been beautifully reborn on the storied corner of 63rd street and Park Avenue with Chef Daniel Boulud and Executive Chef Romain Paumier at the helm. Enjoy this unique prix fixe menu which highlights four inspirations: classic French cuisine; “La Saison;” vegetarian farmers’ market dishes; and “Le Voyage,” offering an international focus. Choose one style of menu or handpick for a multicourse meal that is on-point with sharp execution and a soigné presentation. The array of impressive cooking here includes the likes of the signature black sea bass wrapped in crispy potatoes and sauced with a red wine reduction; seared scallops with Champagne beurre blanc; or lobster ravioli dressed with a vivid lobster bisque as well as preserved lemon curd.
Corima (Mexican cuisine)
On the edge of Chinatown, Chef Fidel Caballero is not holding anything back. Whether you sit at the kitchen counter for the ambitious tasting menu or order à la carte in the boisterous dining room, the cooking is a singularly original and bold celebration of Mexican cuisine. If anything, there must be an order of sourdough tortillas somewhere on the table. Made with Sonoran wheat and chicken fat, these delicate, perfectly griddled discs served with recado negro butter will lock in a return visit. Better yet, this won’t be the only course worth returning for. The likes of lobster nicuatole, black cod with salsa Veracruzana, and sweetbreads with bitter almond foam make for lasting impressions.
La Bastide by Andrea Calstier (French cuisine)
Head to this modern farmhouse in Westchester where a soothing design perfectly complements sweeping views of the pastoral landscape. Husband and wife duo Chef Andrea Calstier and General Manager Elena Oliver are at ease in their intimate dining room, a space fit with only a few tables and perfectly calibrated for the tasting to come. The menu draws on their upbringing in the south of France. A simple-sounding salad is so much more with grilled gem lettuce paired with poached celtuce, cured egg yolk, and an olive oil sabayon. Squab with rosemary and fig leaf is as accomplished as grilled black sea bass with artichokes and razor clams. Dessert is a particular strength, and the combination of chocolate with goat cheese is a thrilling finale.
Joo Ok (Korean cuisine)
This Seoul transplant has an unusual entrance—via freight elevator up 16 floors—but the elegant space is instantly inviting. Echoing a traditional Korean home, guests are welcomed with savory crackers and drinks before being escorted to the dining room, where a minimalist design is juxtaposed with views of the Manhattan skyline. Joo Ok delivers a Korean tasting menu that is rooted in tradition but presented through a modern lens. Dishes are stunning, as in the jat jeup chae – tender lobster and Korean pear tucked inside salted cucumber slices. Makgeolli bread topped with freshwater eel is a dramatic single bite, but their signature deul gi reum with diced geoduck, spotted shrimp, and a whole quail egg in house-pressed perilla seed oil is equally memorable.
Nōksu (Contemporary/Korean cuisine)
Eating underground in the subway system may not sound appealing, but that hasn’t stopped Chef Dae Kim. In the heart of Koreatown at Herald Square behind a code-locked door, find a black marble counter that stretches the length of the room. Every chef is armed with tweezers to manage and primp gorgeous dishes that are largely contemporary in their design. Seafood is a serious focus with the likes of crab, fluke, clams, and mackerel. The restaurant’s signature is obvious once you spot the squab dry aging in a fridge. Against the backdrop of 80s hits playing overhead, a chef holds the bird up and repeatedly ladles hot oil over it in the style of Peking duck. It’s a defining reminder that in New York City, anything can happen anywhere.
Shota Omakase (Japanese/Sushi cuisine)
Far from the subway stop on a quiet street in Williamsburg, find this welcoming omakase counter hidden away near Domino Park. Chef Cheng Lin sets the tone as a friendly, relaxed guide for the night’s proceedings. And whereas some chefs practically take vows of silence with regards to sourcing and technique, he is quick to share where in Japan the fish is from, why he uses Inochi-no Ichi rice, and what it took to find his special aged soys and vinegars. His intentionality delivers in the form of excellent, seasonal product and a fine-tuned parade of nigiri, for which the rice is refreshed repeatedly. Prepared dishes like binchotan-seared sawara with citrus sauce, shiso, and nori or even a restorative cup of dashi with mushrooms also show distinction.
YingTao (Contemporary/Chinese cuisine)
Owner Bolun Yao’s beloved grandmother serves as both the namesake and culinary inspiration for this stylish Hell’s Kitchen hideaway, an unassumingly ambitious project that aims to reinterpret Chinese cuisine through the lens of Western fine dining. Chef Jakub Baster lends his experienced hand to the effort, composing elegant dishes that blend a wide array of Chinese flavors and ingredients with elements of French technique and a contemporary style. The results are simultaneously inventive and familiar. Flavors tend toward subtlety, with careful attention paid to textures, as in a silky soy milk custard matched with celery root, and savory, mildly spiced doubanjiang, or rich crab noodles with egg yolk and smoked tobiko. To finish, a reimagining of nian gao (sweet rice cake) is sure to delight.
MICHELIN Green Star
One White Street (Contemporary cuisine)
Chef Austin Johnson operates a truly “farm to table” restaurant by working closely with their partner farm in the Hudson Valley, Rigor Hill Farm. Rigor Hill Farm supplies the restaurant with as much seasonal produce as possible. A supportive ecosystem of relationships allows the farm to practice progressively sustainable farming techniques and build an organization that is able to invest in and support the lives of its farmers, in addition to the restaurant’s Tribeca community. Rigor Hill takes pride in cultivating a system of growing food that can be as good at producing flavorful, nutrient-dense food as it is at ameliorating its impact on a changing climate.
The 2024 MICHELIN Guide New York selection:
Special Awards – New York
In addition to the new Bib Gourmand restaurants and Stars, the Guide announced five special awards:
Washington, D.C.
- Two eateries receive one MICHELIN Star for first time
- Oyster Oyster earns a MICHELIN Green Star
- Selection comprises 116 restaurants and 37 types of cuisine
“The MICHELIN Guide Inspection team is delighted to add both Mita and Omakase at Barrack’s Row to the MICHELIN Star family,” Poullennec said. “In addition to these restaurants, it’s evident the culinary scene in Washinton, D.C. continues to focus its passion on sustainable gastronomy, with a new MICHELIN Green Star being awarded to Oyster Oyster.”
Here are the new MICHELIN Starred restaurants, with Inspector notes from each (Inspectors’ comments in full on the MICHELIN Guide website and mobile app):
One MICHELIN Stars
Mita (Vegetarian/Latin American cuisine)
Latin American cuisine, only plant based. That’s the premise behind this contemporary space set in the Shaw neighborhood. It’s tasting menu only, but short and long formats ensure a fit. Chefs Tatiana Mora and Miguel Guerra share their creative spirit here, where influences span from Brazil and Bolivia to Colombia and dishes sport originality. A basket of arepas is a fun dish featuring a variety of textures and flavors with tasty sauces like guasacaca, cashew sour cream with chili oil, and butter made of chontaduro. Watermelon crudo with fermented carrot in a cucumber leche de tigre sauce is inventive and bold, while a slice of mushroom terrine wrapped in greens with layers of potato delivers on umami, bite after bite.
Omakase at Barrack’s Row (Japanese/Sushi cuisine)
Chef Yi “Ricky” Wang, who trained under Chef Nakazawa before running a series of pop- ups, is now settled in at this counter, located up a set of metal stairs in an industrial-chic space. Take special note of the paintings that line that staircase—they’re nods to a longstanding tradition of fishermen brushing their catch with ink and pressing it into rice paper—and you may be presented with a similar piece at your meal. Chef Wang’s omakase features a few otsumami, perhaps poached sweet shrimp in a smoked Maine uni sauce, before progressing to nigiri. It’s all impressive, from the Boston surf clam finished with kumquat kosho to the hay-smoked Spanish mackerel sourced from the Carolinas that’s bold but balanced.
MICHELIN Green Star
Oyster Oyster (Vegetarian/Contemporary cuisine)
Chef Rob Rubba delivers a focused vegetarian/vegan cuisine, with ingredients sourced locally from small organic and regenerative farms. The restaurant also boasts a rooftop garden, which supplies herbs, flowers and tender greens for the menu. The kitchen recycles spent cooking oil by turning it into candle wax and their menus are printed on recycled paper embedded with wildflower seeds. The kitchen operates on induction and electric cooking equipment with zero waste cooking techniques and no single use plastics.
The 2024 MICHELIN Guide Washington, D.C. selection:
Special Awards – Washington, D.C.
In addition to the new Bib Gourmand restaurants and Stars, the Guide announced four special awards:
The MICHELIN Guide Ceremony is presented with the support of Capital One.
Hotels
The restaurants join the MICHELIN Guide selection of hotels, which features the most unique and exciting places to stay in New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, and throughout the world.
Each hotel in the selection has been chosen by MICHELIN Guide experts for its extraordinary style, service, and personality — with options for all budgets — and each can be booked directly through the MICHELIN Guide website and app. Standouts from the selection include the rejuvenated Hotel Chelsea (one MICHELIN Key) in New York, the character-filled Riggs (one MICHELIN Key) in Washington, and the iconic Soho House in Chicago.
The MICHELIN Guide is a benchmark in gastronomy. Now it’s setting a new standard for hotels. Visit the MICHELIN Guide website, or download the free app for iOS and Android, to discover every restaurant in the selection and book an unforgettable hotel.
Chicago’s 2024 MICHELIN Starred restaurants
Chicago’s 2024 MICHELIN Green Starred restaurants
Chicago’s 2024 Bib Gourmand restaurants
New York’s 2024 MICHELIN Starred restaurants
New York’s 2024 MICHELIN Green Starred restaurants
New York’s 2024 Bib Gourmand restaurants
Washington’s 2024 MICHELIN Starred restaurants
Washington’s 2024 MICHELIN Green Starred restaurants
Washington’s 2024 Bib Gourmand restaurants
The MICHELIN Guide in North America
Michelin announced its first North American Guide in 2005 for New York. Guides have also been added in Chicago (2011); Washington, D.C. (2017); California (San Francisco in 2007, statewide 2019); Miami/Orlando/Tampa, Florida (2022); Toronto (2022); Vancouver (2022); Colorado (2023); Atlanta (2023), Mexico (2024), Texas (2024) and Quebec (2024).
About the MICHELIN Guide
Recognized globally for excellence and quality, the MICHELIN Guide offers a selection of world-class restaurants.
- The famous one, two and three MICHELIN Stars identify establishments serving exceptional cuisine that’s rich in flavor, remarkably executed and infused with the personality of a talented chef.
- The Bib Gourmand is a designation given to select restaurants that offer good quality food for a good value – often known as personal favorites among the Inspectors when dining on their own time.
- The MICHELIN Green Star honors restaurants that are pioneers in sustainable
- Recommended restaurants and special professional awards are also highlighted by the MICHELIN Guide
The MICHELIN Guide remains a reliable companion for any traveler seeking an unforgettable meal and hospitality experience. The Guide was first published in France at the turn of the 20th century to encourage the development of car mobility as well as tire sales by giving practical advice to motorists. Progressively, the Guide has specialized in restaurant and hotel recommendations. Michelin’s Inspectors still use the same criteria and manner of selection that were used by the Inspectors in the very beginning.
The restaurant selections join the MICHELIN Guide selection of hotels, which features the most unique and exciting places to stay around the world. Visit the MICHELIN Guide website, or download the free app for iOS and Android, to discover every restaurant in the selection and book an amazing hotel.
Thanks to the rigorous MICHELIN Guide selection process that is applied independently and consistently in more than 45 destinations, the MICHELIN Guide has become an international benchmark in fine dining.
All restaurants in the Guide are recommended by Michelin’s anonymous Inspectors, who are trained to apply the same time-tested methods used by Michelin Inspectors for many decades throughout the world. This ensures a uniform, international standard of excellence. As a further guarantee of complete objectivity, Michelin Inspectors pay all their bills in full, and only the quality of the cuisine is evaluated.
To fully assess the quality of a restaurant, the Inspectors apply five criteria defined by Michelin: product quality; mastery of cooking techniques; harmony of flavors; the personality of the chef as reflected in the cuisine; and consistency over time and across the entire menu. These criteria guarantee a consistent and fair selection so a Starred restaurant has the same value regardless of whether it is in Paris, New York or anywhere else in the world.
About Michelin North America, Inc.
Michelin is the leading mobility company and manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. For more than 130 years, Michelin has made contributions to human progress and to a more sustainable world. Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications for demanding fields, including mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies and healthcare and offer the finest experiences, from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America has approximately 23,500 employees and operates 35 production facilities in the United States (michelinman.com) and Canada (michelin.ca).
About Capital One
At Capital One we’re on a mission for our customers – bringing them best-in-class products, rewards, service, and experiences. Capital One is a diversified bank that offers products and services to individuals, small businesses and commercial clients. We use technology, innovation, and interaction to provide consumers with products and services to meet their needs. Through Capital One Dining and Capital One Entertainment, we provide our rewards cardholders with access to unforgettable experiences in the areas they’re passionate about, including dining, music and sports. Learn more at capitalone.com/dining and capitalone.com/entertainment.
For more information, contact:
Carly Grieff
Michelin North America
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NAD Finds Patented and Safety Claims for POOPH’s Pet Odor & Stain Eliminator Supported; Recommends Other Claims Be Modified or Discontinued
New York, NY – November 21, 2024 – In a challenge brought by Reckitt Benckiser LLC, BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division determined that Ikigai Marketing Works, LLC and POOPH, Inc. (together, Ikigai) supported patented and safety claims for their POOPH Pet Odor & Stain Eliminator, but recommended that other claims, including claims that POOPH eliminates odors and strains, be discontinued.
The National Advertising Division (NAD) also recommended that the challenged superiority comparative claims, including “[o]ther sprays just cover up odor,” be modified or discontinued.
Patented Claim
The POOPH product packaging states that it “CONTAINS: Water, Surfactants, and Patented Odor Eliminator Blend.” Based on the evidence in the record, NAD concluded that the claim “Patented Odor Eliminator Blend” is substantiated.
Odor and Stain Elimination Claims
Reckitt challenged Ikigai’s claims that its POOPH Pet Odor & Stain Eliminator eliminates odors, including at a molecular level, and eliminates stains. These claims appear in multiple locations including in its product name, on product packaging, on its website, and in commercials.
NAD found that odor “elimination” is a powerful claim that may convey to reasonable consumers that POOPH eliminates odor at both a molecular and perceptual level. Ikigai submitted studies that demonstrated the chemistry of the product and that the product reduced some odors, but NAD found that the studies did not support challenged claims that POOPH eliminates malodor. Therefore, NAD recommended that the odor elimination claims be discontinued.
The stain elimination claims also appear in multiple locations including in POOPH’s product name, the product packaging, and on its website. Posts on Ikigai’s Instagram account also claim that “[w]e’re here to keep your pup’s throne (aka the couch) stain free…”
NAD found Ikigai’s evidence did not support a stain elimination claim so NAD recommended that it discontinue the challenged stain elimination claims.
Comparative Claims
Reckitt also challenged several comparative claims found on Ikigai’s website and in variations in other videos. Specifically, on the “Pooph Science” section on the Ikigai’s website, the claim “slow-acting sprays cover-up odors” is heard while a bottle labeled Nature’s Breeze appears. Later the narrator asks, “Why waste money on any product that doesn’t totally eliminate the stink?” and closes with “IF IT’S NOT [POOPH] IT STINKS!”
NAD determined that reasonable consumers would understand the “it stinks” claim as a play on the language of foul odors and not a claim based on evidence that compares the efficacy of its product to another and concluded that the claim was puffery.
NAD found, however, that other claims such as “Why waste money on any product that doesn’t totally eliminate the stink?” and “Other sprays just cover up odor,” conveyed the message that POOPH is superior to all competing products because they are ineffective and merely mask malodor instead of eliminating them.
Because Ikigai’s evidence did not support the superiority comparative claims, NAD recommended that the challenged express comparative claims be discontinued, and the advertising be modified to avoid conveying the following implied claims:
- All other, or enzymatic, pet or odor spray products are worthless, including Resolve® products.
- All enzymatic formula or other spray products are unable to neutralize or eliminate malodor.
- All enzymatic formula or other spray products only cover up odors.
- POOPH Pet Odor & Stain Eliminator works better than all other pet odor spray products (or all enzymatic pet odor spray products) on the market at addressing odors.
Safety Claim
Reckitt also challenged a video demonstration where a POOPH representative demonstrates the safety of POOPH by spraying it in his mouth. Based on the evidence submitted regarding the safety of the product’s ingredients, NAD concluded that the claim that POOPH is safe to be sprayed in the mouth is supported.
In its advertiser statement, Ikigai stated it “will comply with the NAD’s recommendations.”
All BBB National Programs case decision summaries can be found in the case decision library. For the full text of NAD, NARB, and CARU decisions, subscribe to the online archive. This press release shall not be used for advertising or promotional purposes.
About BBB National Programs: BBB National Programs, a non-profit organization, is the home of U.S. independent industry self-regulation, currently operating more than a dozen globally recognized programs that have been helping enhance consumer trust in business for more than 50 years. These programs provide third-party accountability and dispute resolution services that address existing and emerging industry issues, create a fairer playing field for businesses, and a better experience for consumers. BBB National Programs continues to evolve its work and grow its impact by providing business guidance and fostering best practices in arenas such as advertising, child-and-teen-directed marketing, data privacy, dispute resolution, automobile warranty, technology, and emerging areas. To learn more, visit bbbprograms.org.
About the National Advertising Division: The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs provides independent self-regulation and dispute resolution services, guiding the truthfulness of advertising across the U.S. NAD reviews national advertising in all media and its decisions set consistent standards for advertising truth and accuracy, delivering meaningful protection to consumers and leveling the playing field for business.
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LexisNexis Introduces Lexis+ AI Mobile App, An Industry-First Generative AI App for Legal Professionals
Lexis+ AI Mobile App enables transformative legal work on the go; Lexis+ AI also releases new product enhancements to boost customer productivity
NEW YORK, NY – November 20, 2024 – LexisNexis® Legal & Professional, a leading global provider of AI-powered analytics and decision tools, today announced a set of customer-driven innovations to its industry-leading Lexis+ AI®, a generative AI solution designed to transform legal work. These include the launch of the U.S. Lexis+ AI Mobile App, the industry’s first legal generative AI application, now available for download in both the Apple App Store and Google Play.
The Lexis+ AI Mobile App helps legal professionals conduct their work anytime, anywhere, to meet their demanding schedules and the response time expectations of their clients. Its intuitive interface connects users to a full suite of AI-powered features, including:
- Ask a Legal Question – Leverages natural language processing to pose intricate legal queries and receive accurate, insightful responses tailored to specific needs.
- Summarize a Case– Quickly distills the essence of legal cases, extracting key points and insights with unparalleled efficiency, ensuring attorneys stay informed and prepared.
- Generate a Draft – Streamlines the legal writing process by generating well-structured drafts, saving valuable time and effort while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
- Recent Conversations & Drafts – Enables users to access and review existing drafts and previous interactions with the AI assistant, ensuring seamless continuity and workflow across devices.
- Mobile-to-Desktop Sync– Provides a personalized experience tailored to individual preferences, with the ability to seamlessly sync activities between the mobile app and desktop version.
“Attorneys can now access the tools they need to serve their clients without delay through the Lexis+ AI Mobile App. This innovative app streamlines workflows, enabling legal professionals to deliver client value from anywhere, ensuring they can efficiently meet their clients’ needs,” said Sean Fitzpatrick, CEO of LexisNexis North America, UK and Ireland. “By combining exclusive legal content with advanced AI capabilities, attorneys can trust the insights and drafts generated by the app, as they are grounded in authoritative sources and validated for accuracy. This empowers attorneys to make informed decisions and deliver high-quality work on the go.”
Fitzpatrick added, “But that’s not all. We are proud to announce the release of AI Code Compare and Administrative Code Summaries on Lexis+ AI. Code Compare quickly identifies and summarizes critical differences in versions of statutes, codes, and legislation as they evolve over time. Federal and state administrative code summaries provide attorneys with a concise summary of administrative codes, enabling them to quickly understand the scope and applicability of the code and efficiently determine if it is relevant to their matter before examining it in more detail, streamlining their research process and saving valuable time.”
The Lexis+ AI Mobile App and additional enhancements are available to U.S. Lexis+ AI customers on Google Play and the Apple App Store. To learn more about Lexis+ AI and to become a Lexis+ AI customer, visit www.lexisnexis.com/ai.
About LexisNexis Legal & Professional
LexisNexis® Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services. LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.
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Knowable Unveils Groundbreaking “Ask Knowable” AI Suite Powered by Accurately Structured Contract Data
New AI contract assistant seamlessly integrates with existing contract intelligence platform to unlock deeper, actionable contract insights grounded in accurate data, trained by contract professionals.
New York, NY – November 19, 2024 – Knowable, a LexisNexis® company and pioneer in enterprise contract intelligence, today announced the commercial preview of “Ask Knowable,” a revolutionary AI suite that transforms how organizations interact with and understand what’s in their contracts. Tightly integrated with Knowable’s industry-leading contract management platform, Ask Knowable leverages advanced natural language processing and generative AI to allow users to ask questions of their contracts, and get relevant, actionable answers.
At the core of Ask Knowable is an advanced AI assistant purpose-built to understand the nuances of contract language and interconnected agreements and share them from the security of your existing Knowable Insights. Leveraging Knowable’s proprietary platform with 98% accuracy in contract data and family mapping, this AI capability can quickly comprehend how contract terms change and evolve over time from the master agreement to its amendments and all other ancillary agreements. This unparalleled visibility reduces the time to answer day-to-day contracts questions and enables precise, contextual summaries and answers to queries spanning an organization’s full contract portfolio that are otherwise extremely difficult to get.
Key features of the Ask Knowable suite include:
- AI Contract Search: Locate contracts instantly using conversational prompts without complex filters or data modeling expertise
- AI Contract Summaries: Quickly digest critical terms and obligations with AI-generated summaries of individual agreements and full contract families
- AI Chat: Get answers to specific questions by engaging directly with advanced Generative AI that can understand the evolution of contract terms across interrelated agreements leveraging Knowable’s proprietary family mapping.
“Ask Knowable represents a major leap forward in making contract data not just findable, but truly knowable,” said Nik Reed, CEO of Knowable. “By combining our Knowable Essentials data model and proprietary contract family mapping structure with the latest in Large Language Models, we’ve created a seamless experience to elegantly answer the most frequently asked questions by contract professionals.”
A Unique Approach
Ask Knowable leverages the LexisNexis Privacy by Design principles to ensure interactions are backed by state-of-the-art security and privacy technology to keep data and user information highly secure.
“There is tremendous potential for generative AI to transform the way that executed agreements are managed and activated in large enterprise,” stated Mike Walsh, CEO of LexisNexis Legal & Professional. “Using the latest in AI, combined with cutting edge contracts IP, Knowable can unlock the full value of customer contracts, allowing our clients to quickly answer questions like never before.”
“At Knowable, we’re uniquely positioned to develop AI solutions that directly address the needs of anyone who manages contracts across legal, procurement, commercial, and finance,” said Nik Reed, CEO of Knowable. “Our unparalleled accuracy in data, coupled with our patented approach to creating contract families, provides Ask Knowable’s intelligent insights a contextual grounding that others simply cannot match. While many are exploring AI for contract data, we’ve gone further – leveraging our proprietary data model, 15 years + of legal and contracts IP, to build an experience that genuinely enhances how organizations interact with and derive value from their executed agreements.”
Availability
Ask Knowable will be available in March 2025 as part of the Knowable Essentials subscription plans. Knowable will showcase the Ask Knowable suite, including live demos highlighting its AI summarization and user-friendly capabilities, at the upcoming LegalWeek conference in New York City from March 24-27, 2025. Request an exclusive preview at www.knowable.com/ask-knowable.
About Knowable
Knowable is a leader in enterprise contract management, helping organizations maximize revenue, reduce risk, and enhance efficiency by transforming post-signature contracts into structured data. Many of the world’s largest companies rely on Knowable’s contract system of record to gain complete visibility into their agreements through the company’s unique combination of artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and legal expertise. For more information, visit www.knowable.com.
Contact Information
Name: Clint Cannon
Email: clinton.cannon@knowable.com
Job Title: Chief of Staff
National Advertising Division Recommends SharkNinja Discontinue Certain Best Deep Carpet Cleaning Claims
New York, NY – November 19, 2024 – In a challenge brought by BISSELL Homecare, Inc., BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division recommended that SharkNinja Operating, LLC discontinue the claim “The Best Deep Carpet Cleaning Among Full-Sized Deep Carpet Cleaners** Based on ASTM F2828 vs. full-sized carpet cleaners above 14 lbs.”
NAD examined whether Shark’s point of comparison, carpet cleaners over 14 pounds, is consumer-relevant and whether Shark’s best deep carpet cleaning claims are supported.
NAD concluded that consumers would not reasonably understand that carpet cleaners have categories segmented by weight. While weight may be an important feature for consumers to consider when purchasing a carpet cleaner, NAD found the evidence in the record of third-party media and industry marketing does not indicate that weight is how consumers understand or define a class of carpet cleaners.
NAD determined that Shark did not provide a reasonable basis for the claim that Shark’s CarpetXpert provides the best deep carpet cleaning among full-size carpet cleaners over 14 pounds.
Therefore, NAD recommended that Shark discontinue the claim “The Best Deep Carpet Cleaning Among Full-Sized Deep Carpet Cleaners (Based on ASTM F2828 vs. full-sized carpet cleaners above 14lbs).”
In its advertiser statement, SharkNinja said that though it “disagrees with certain portions of NAD’s decision,” it will “comply with NAD’s decision.”
All BBB National Programs case decision summaries can be found in the case decision library. For the full text of NAD, NARB, and CARU decisions, subscribe to the online archive. This press release shall not be used for advertising or promotional purposes.
About BBB National Programs: BBB National Programs, a non-profit organization, is the home of U.S. independent industry self-regulation, currently operating more than a dozen globally recognized programs that have been helping enhance consumer trust in business for more than 50 years. These programs provide third-party accountability and dispute resolution services that address existing and emerging industry issues, create a fairer playing field for businesses, and a better experience for consumers. BBB National Programs continues to evolve its work and grow its impact by providing business guidance and fostering best practices in arenas such as advertising, child-and-teen-directed marketing, data privacy, dispute resolution, automobile warranty, technology, and emerging areas. To learn more, visit bbbprograms.org.
About the National Advertising Division: The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs provides independent self-regulation and dispute resolution services, guiding the truthfulness of advertising across the U.S. NAD reviews national advertising in all media and its decisions set consistent standards for advertising truth and accuracy, delivering meaningful protection to consumers and leveling the playing field for business.
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Email: jrosenberg@bbbnp.org
Job Title: Media Relations
National Advertising Division Recommends T-Mobile Discontinue or Modify Advertising for Free iPhone and 20% Savings Claim; T-Mobile to Appeal
New York, NY – November 18, 2024 – In a Fast-Track SWIFT challenge brought by competitor AT&T Services, Inc., BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division recommended that T-Mobile US, Inc. discontinue or modify its advertising offering a free iPhone and 20% savings on monthly wireless services to better disclose the material conditions of the offer.
Fast-Track SWIFT is an expedited process designed for single-issue advertising cases brought to the National Advertising Division (NAD). AT&T challenged T-Mobile’s “Top Three Plays of the Day” commercial, in which T-Mobile advertises that prospective customers will be able to receive a free iPhone 16 Pro and save 20% monthly in service costs compared to other leading wireless service providers.
The commercial features Twitch influencer Kai Cenat, NFL player Patrick Mahomes, and Snoop Dogg, who says, “Now at T-Mobile.com get the new iPhone 16 Pro ON US and families can save 20% every month versus the other big guys.” The details of the free iPhone offer appear onscreen briefly before being replaced by an image of the 20% savings claim.
NAD determined that T-Mobile’s advertising reasonably conveys the message that consumers who choose T-Mobile will receive both a free iPhone 16 Pro and save 20% versus AT&T and Verizon. NAD found this broad message was not properly qualified by the on-screen disclosures and recommended T-Mobile discontinue or modify the advertising to better disclose the material conditions of each offer.
In its advertiser statement, T-Mobile stated that it is “disappointed with NAD’s decision in this case” and that it will appeal NAD’s decision to the National Advertising Review Board (NARB).
All BBB National Programs case decision summaries can be found in the case decision library. For the full text of NAD, NARB, and CARU decisions, subscribe to the online archive. This press release shall not be used for advertising or promotional purposes.
About BBB National Programs: BBB National Programs, a non-profit organization, is the home of U.S. independent industry self-regulation, currently operating more than a dozen globally recognized programs that have been helping enhance consumer trust in business for more than 50 years. These programs provide third-party accountability and dispute resolution services that address existing and emerging industry issues, create a fairer playing field for businesses, and a better experience for consumers. BBB National Programs continues to evolve its work and grow its impact by providing business guidance and fostering best practices in arenas such as advertising, child-and-teen-directed marketing, data privacy, dispute resolution, automobile warranty, technology, and emerging areas. To learn more, visit bbbprograms.org.
About the National Advertising Division: The National Advertising Division of BBB National Programs provides independent self-regulation and dispute resolution services, guiding the truthfulness of advertising across the U.S. The National Advertising Division reviews national advertising in all media and its decisions set consistent standards for advertising truth and accuracy, delivering meaningful protection to consumers and leveling the playing field for business.
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Job Title: Media Relations
Texas shines bright earning 15 Stars in inaugural MICHELIN Guide selection
- 15 restaurants receive a MICHELIN Star in inaugural selection
- State Guide boasts two restaurants earning a MICHELIN Green Star
- 45 Bib Gourmands, plus four Special Awards, also revealed
- 117 total restaurants, 26 cuisine types reflected in Guide
HOUSTON, Nov. 11, 2024 — The first MICHELIN Guide Texas selection has been revealed, and it features 15 one-MICHELIN-Star establishments and two MICHELIN Green Star eateries. The full selection was announced Monday night at 713 Music Hall in Houston.
The full selection, including Bib Gourmand restaurants and Recommended eateries, totals 117 restaurants spanning 26 cuisine types. Chefs and restaurant teams were honored on stage during the inaugural ceremony.
“Our anonymous Inspectors were impressed by the culinary community across the state of Texas,” said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guides. “The selection reflects their findings by highlighting uniquely Texas flavors, such as Barbecue and Tex-Mex, as well as several international influences. We are very honored to welcome these restaurants to the MICHELIN Guide family for the first time and we toast to the tremendous spirit of the Texas restaurant community!”
Here are the new one-MICHELIN-Star restaurants, with Inspector notes from each (Inspectors’ comments in full on the MICHELIN Guide website and mobile app):
One MICHELIN Star
Austin
Barley Swine (Contemporary cuisine)
The room is decidedly casual, and diners are welcome to come as they are, but there’s no mistaking the passion of this kitchen. Chef/owner Bryce Gilmore makes deft use of local ingredients with a distinctly Southwestern palette of flavors that draws from Mexican and Southern traditions, while maintaining a contemporary, global sophistication. The tasting menu is carefully attuned to the seasons, and refinement is balanced with a sense of whimsy. A tiny everything bagel with a creamy smoked radish spread and cucumber infused with dill hot sauce might come as a first bite, and a flawlessly seared Muscovy duck breast might be matched with a buttery puree of popped corn and an earthy/sweet nixtamalized peach. From dishes bought at Goodwill and growing produce onsite to collecting rainwater for their garden, they’re also committed to sustainability.
Craft Omakase (Japanese cuisine)
Discreetly tucked away in Rosedale, Craft Omakase has a lounge up front with a dining room and counter in back. It is here where guests wisely place their faith in the hands of Chefs Charlie Wang and Nguyen Nguyen who dole out an impressive procession of nigiri and other bites. Their creative omakase doesn’t shy away from embellishment, yet it’s done with restraint and allows the fish to shine. An abundance of product hails from Japan, and the fish is skillfully handled. Preparations like an aguachile of pink shrimp with sweet potato or crudo of hamachi with yuzu-honey sauce are delightful stops in a line-up that may reveal ocean trout sprinkled with a furikake made with its crisped skin; shima aji with shiso and ume; or sea scallop dressed with ponzu and lemon zest.
Hestia (American cuisine)
Push past the glass door of this restaurant in the heart of downtown and you’ll immediately get the drift—quite literally, as wood smoke perfumes the air. This hot spot is all about live fire cooking, as evidenced by the 20-foot hearth in the open kitchen. Contemporary cooking is on display in both the à la carte and chef’s tasting menu, and Texas produce and proteins take center stage. From savory to sweet, nearly everything is kissed by the flames or scented with smoke. “Embered” cantaloupe with green tomato and shiso blossoms is an elegant opener; and hearth-dried and blistered tomatoes over fresh grits is a comforting plate, but the seared scallop topped with green tomato kosho steals the scene with a tableside pour of beef tallow sauce atop the mushroom gelée base.
InterStellar BBQ (Barbecue cuisine)
The mark of a good place is when a line starts forming before they’ve even opened, and at InterStellar BBQ, it’s long before they’ve swung open the door. Everyone is here for a taste of pitmaster John Bates’s barbecue, done low and slow over post oak. Brisket with a simple salt, pepper, and garlic rub, is outstanding but it doesn’t end there. Peach tea- glazed pork belly is meltingly tender; the beer-brined tipsy turkey is moist and delicious; and there are three sausages on offer, including kielbasa. You can’t go wrong with any of the enticing side dishes like the Frito pie, though the smoked scalloped potatoes with a golden-brown crust and the poblano creamed corn are standouts.
la Barbecue (Barbecue cuisine)
Founded by the late LeAnn Mueller and now run by her wife, Ali Clem, la Barbecue’s massive, custom-built pit in the backyard is the rarified workshop in which meaty miracles are realized. Inside, it’s a simple space enlivened with bright colors and a disarming playlist with Tammy Wynette and Dolly Parton. During peak hours, you can expect a substantial wait, but your patience will be rewarded with a first taste of the brisket as you reach the counter. You will marvel at the sublimely succulent, flavorful beef, but don’t overlook the array of equally tempting offerings like house-made sausages, and pork or beef ribs. The team likes to keep things spicy, as in the chipotle coleslaw or fresh kimchi. Don’t miss the mac and cheese.
Leroy and Lewis Barbecue (Barbecue cuisine)
What started as a food truck in 2017 can now be enjoyed in a spacious brick and mortar location in Garrison Park. The moniker refers to the duo of married couples who run this enticing operation where the spacious setting gives off midcentury vibes with its glazed brick exterior and peak-roofed dining area. The excellent barbecue menu isn’t built around brisket, although that beloved item is available as a daily special at the end of the week. In fact, several specials keep things interesting throughout the week, such as spice-crusted, melt-in-your mouth beef cheeks or the daily sausage which may be studded with Hatch green chiles and mozzarella cheese. The banana pudding tiramisu is a clever hybrid with coffee-soaked ‘Nilla wafers.
Olamaie (American cuisine)
With its white clapboard and black shutters, Olamaie, named for the chef’s grandmother, mother, and daughter, is a charming spot north of downtown Austin. Consider a cocktail, as their list is interesting and includes a daily punch and fun drinks like the Spaghetti Western martini with Texas olive-oil-washed gin, vodka, cherry tomato-infused dry vermouth, and basil eau de vie. Expect southern cuisine that’s been given a contemporary polish, and don’t miss out on the buttermilk biscuit, served warm and accompanied by whipped honey butter sprinkled with sea salt. The chicken pressé is a novel take on chicken and dumplings and rounds out a bill of fare that also includes blackened dayboat fish, gumbo, and red rice with Gulf shrimp.
Dallas
Tatsu Dallas (Japanese cuisine)
With just 10 counter seats, the greatest challenge is securing a reservation at this sushi restaurant within the renovated Continental Gin Building – but perseverance will be rewarded because this is the genuine article. The omakase contains around 14 pieces and follows the Edomae tradition, so expect fish that gets steadily stronger in flavor as dinner progresses. You might start with Alaskan sockeye salmon, followed by Spanish tuna and delicious uni from Hokkaido and end with eel from Maine. The rice is also from Hokkaido and chef Tatsuya Sekiguchi’s deft, practiced movements ensure each piece is a perfect creation; he’ll even alter the size if you so wish. All guests are served together, so do arrive on time.
Houston
BCN Taste & Tradition (Spanish cuisine)
Tucked away off Richmond Avenue, this restaurant, housed in a 1920s white stucco bungalow and managed by some of the most personable staff in the city, cooks with both flair and familiarity. Seafood is a highlight, as in brilliantly tender slivers of sea cucumber set on lobster rice, or thinly sliced octopus paired with potato purée and a striking smoked paprika. Chef Luis Roger knows his way around land, too, and his Iberian suckling pig arrives with a crackling crust, meltingly tender meat and a rich red wine sauce. The beverage selection is intriguing, featuring an all-Spanish wine list and a section dedicated to gin and tonics. Owner Ignacio Torras’s private art collection (including Pablo Picasso’s owl jugs) is yet another charming touch.
CorkScrew BBQ (Spring; Barbecue cuisine)
You have a choice: Arrive before doors open at 11 or go eat somewhere else. In the tiny town of Spring just north of Houston, this barbecue sensation has drawn long lines ever since it opened in 2015. The kitchen is known to sell out fast, and it’s easy to see why: Will and Nichole Buckman smoke some of the finest brisket and beef ribs in the state. Their use of red oak colors prime cuts from Creekstone Farms and Compart Family Farms in a distinct hue, and everything from beef to pork to turkey comes with a pure smoke flavor that lingers long after the meal’s end. Loaded baked potatoes; tacos with green- chile ranch; and fruit cobblers tempt, but should be saved for the second visit. Regulars know to order days in advance to skip the line.
Le Jardinier Houston (French cuisine)
With locations in Manhattan and Miami, Chef Alain Verzeroli also shares his verdant, stylish cooking with Houston. The location couldn’t be more apt: The Museum of Fine Arts matches his colorful dishes that are both beautiful and satisfying. Accomplished sauces, seasonal vegetables, and thoughtful cocktails tell a story in line with the restaurant’s name and design. Highlights include thin strands of zucchini spaghetti with yellow pepper coulis and Comté foam, as well as plump Maine diver scallops with carrot jus reduction and sugar snap peas. Desserts, like the yuzu mousse with raspberry compote and pistachio sable, are beautiful to behold. The entire evening is smooth sailing thanks to a highly professional and personable team.
March (Creative/Mediterranean cuisine)
This ambitious atelier sets its sights on a culinary exploration of the Mediterranean, studiously delving into individual regions one by one, from the Maghreb in Northwest Africa to Murcia and Andalusia in Southern Spain, to Greece, with a tasting menu and beverage program inspired by each cuisine in turn. But if all that sounds a bit precious, rest assured that the experience itself is utterly disarming, with a winning sense of hospitality that makes for a meal that is both engaging and luxe. Guests start with finely tuned cocktails and first bites in the stylish lounge area before being whisked into the striking main dining room for more substantial fare. From beginning to end, gorgeously plated dishes show refinement and creativity, so sit back and enjoy the show.
Musaafer (Indian cuisine)
Dinner in a shopping mall doesn’t sound promising, unless you’re headed to Musaafer. The sheer scale of this grand hall, with its arches, towering windows, labyrinth-like layout, and elaborate patterns, feels like a palace of its own. The setting is as thrilling as the cooking. A large, deep-fried orb of onion xuixo arrives dusted in no fewer than 24 spices, filled with potato and onion, and served with tamarind and mint chutney. Plucky prawns are cooked in an elegant sauce of coriander, coconut milk, and curry leaves. Dal, a familiar favorite, is cooked for 72 hours with tomato, butter, and smoked chili. The attention to detail and careful spicing is evident at every turn, and the final result is one of both high style and utterly gratifying substance.
Tatemó (Mexican cuisine)
The famous idiom about not judging a book by its cover couldn’t be more applicable than to this tortilleria-turned-tasting menu. In an empty strip mall with little around except for a brewery and a doughnut shop, Chef Emmanuel Chavez delivers a beautifully pitched and portioned experience that celebrates heirloom corn from across Mexico. His riffs on ceviche, quesadillas, and gorditas are elegant to behold and even more satisfying to eat thanks, in part, to vibrant salsas and other creative sauce work. The most original and striking effort might be the black-as-night mole negro, which comes blanketed under a tortilla made from nixtamalized plantains.
San Antonio
Mixtli (Mexican cuisine)
This trailblazing restaurant is from the visionary minds of Chefs Diego Galicia and Rico Torres. The acclaimed duo has fine dining chops but it’s a shared reverence for Mexican cuisine that is the real driving force behind this endeavor. Tasting menus shift often, focusing on a different part of Mexico and may offer up cutting-edge interpretations of Oaxacan specialties or a meal focused on the cuisine of “Tierra Caliente.” Not content to restrain their explorations to the regional diversity of Mexican cuisine, the menus also draw from the culinary past . Expect cooking that is both cerebral and delicious, with meticulously prepared, artfully plated dishes that tell a story while thrilling your palate.
MICHELIN Green Star
Dai Due (Austin; American cuisine)
Initiatives: locally sourced produce; seed oil-free cooking; recycling and composting program; locally sourced wine and beer from Texas; ethical harvesting of meat products; minimize food waste through reuse; fermentation program.
Emmer & Rye (Austin; American cuisine)
Initiatives: sourcing menu ingredients from local Texas farms and the restaurant’s partner farm that is no-till and organically fertilized; exclusive use of whole animals and fish; wide use of vegetable scraps and composting food waste for farm soil; bar program features cocktails containing house-made vinegars, preserved local bar cherries and bitters made from local Texas ingredients.
Bib Gourmand
The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors gave 45 restaurants the Bib Gourmand distinction, which recognizes eateries for great food at a great value. The full list can be found below.
Texas’ 2024 Bib Gourmand restaurants
MICHELIN Special Awards
In addition to the Bib Gourmands and Stars, the Guide announced four Special Awards:
The MICHELIN Guide Ceremony is presented with the support of Capital One.
Hotels
The restaurants join the MICHELIN Guide selection of hotels, which features the most unique and exciting places to stay in Texas and throughout the world.
Each hotel in the selection has been chosen by MICHELIN Guide experts for its extraordinary style, service and personality — with options for all budgets — and each can be booked directly through the MICHELIN Guide website and app. The selection for Texas features the state’s most spectacular hotels, including modern boutique luxury like the Commodore Perry (two MICHELIN Keys) in Austin, the charming Hôtel Swexan (one MICHELIN Key) in Dallas and the riverside gem, Hotel Emma (two MICHELIN Keys) located at the Pearl in San Antonio.
The MICHELIN Guide is a benchmark in gastronomy. Now it’s setting a new standard for hotels. Visit the MICHELIN Guide website, or download the free app for iOS and Android, to discover every restaurant in the selection and book an unforgettable hotel.
The 2024 MICHELIN Guide Texas selection:
Texas’ 2024 MICHELIN-Green-Starred restaurants
Texas’ 2024 MICHELIN-Starred restaurants
Texas’ 2024 Recommended restaurants
The MICHELIN Guide in North America
Michelin announced its first North American Guide in 2005 for New York. Guides have also been added in Chicago (2011); Washington, D.C. (2017); California (San Francisco in 2007, statewide 2019); Miami/Orlando/Tampa, Florida (2022); Toronto (2022); Vancouver (2022); Colorado (2023); Atlanta (2023), Mexico (2024), Texas (2024) and Quebec (2024).
About the MICHELIN Guide
Recognized globally for excellence and quality, the MICHELIN Guide offers a selection of world-class restaurants.
- The famous one, two and three MICHELIN Stars identify establishments serving exceptional cuisine that’s rich in flavor, remarkably executed and infused with the personality of a talented chef.
- The Bib Gourmand is a designation given to select restaurants that offer good quality food for a good value – often known as personal favorites among the Inspectors when dining on their own time.
- The MICHELIN Green Star honors restaurants that are pioneers in sustainable
- Recommended restaurants and special professional awards are also highlighted by the MICHELIN Guide
The MICHELIN Guide remains a reliable companion for any traveler seeking an unforgettable meal and hospitality experience. The Guide was first published in France at the turn of the 20th century to encourage the development of car mobility as well as tire sales by giving practical advice to motorists. Progressively, the Guide has specialized in restaurant and hotel recommendations. Michelin’s Inspectors still use the same criteria and manner of selection that were used by the Inspectors in the very beginning.
The restaurant selections join the MICHELIN Guide selection of hotels, which features the most unique and exciting places to stay around the world. Visit the MICHELIN Guide website, or download the free app for iOS and Android, to discover every restaurant in the selection and book an amazing hotel.
Thanks to the rigorous MICHELIN Guide selection process that is applied independently and consistently in more than 45 destinations, the MICHELIN Guide has become an international benchmark in fine dining.
All restaurants in the Guide are recommended by Michelin’s anonymous Inspectors, who are trained to apply the same time-tested methods used by Michelin Inspectors for many decades throughout the world. This ensures a uniform, international standard of excellence. As a further guarantee of complete objectivity, Michelin Inspectors pay all their bills in full, and only the quality of the cuisine is evaluated.
To fully assess the quality of a restaurant, the Inspectors apply five criteria defined by Michelin: product quality; mastery of cooking techniques; harmony of flavors; the personality of the chef as reflected in the cuisine; and consistency over time and across the entire menu. These criteria guarantee a consistent and fair selection so a Starred restaurant has the same value regardless of whether it is in Paris, New York or anywhere else in the world.
About Michelin North America, Inc.
Michelin is the leading mobility company and manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. For more than 130 years, Michelin has made contributions to human progress and to a more sustainable world. Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications for demanding fields, including mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies and healthcare and offer the finest experiences, from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America has approximately 23,500 employees and operates 35 production facilities in the United States (michelinman.com) and Canada (michelin.ca).
About Capital One
At Capital One we’re on a mission for our customers – bringing them best-in-class products, rewards, service, and experiences. Capital One is a diversified bank that offers products and services to individuals, small businesses and commercial clients. We use technology, innovation, and interaction to provide consumers with products and services to meet their needs. Through Capital One Dining and Capital One Entertainment, we provide our rewards cardholders with access to unforgettable experiences in the areas they’re passionate about, including dining, music and sports. Learn more at capitalone.com/dining and capitalone.com/entertainment.
Contact Information
Name: Carly Grieff
Email: carly.grieff@michelin.com
Job Title: External Communications