{"id":7913,"date":"2026-06-24T22:03:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T22:03:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/24\/michelin-ceremony-awards-are-tonight-how-will-california-fare\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T22:03:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T22:03:26","slug":"michelin-ceremony-awards-are-tonight-how-will-california-fare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/24\/michelin-ceremony-awards-are-tonight-how-will-california-fare\/","title":{"rendered":"Michelin ceremony awards are tonight. How will California fare?"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The most coveted honors in dining \u2014 Michelin Stars \u2014 will be awarded Wednesday as the guide unveils its 2026 California ratings.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/24\/saying-goodbye-to-mother-what-midtown-loses-when-beloved-staples-close-opinion\/\">Saying goodbye to Mother: What Midtown loses when beloved staples close | Opinion<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Each year, the Michelin Guide announces which restaurants have received the high-stakes recognition. Awarded restaurants may receive one to three stars in ratings that indicate levels of excellence. Attendance at the event, this year at the San Diego waterfront venue Eve, is by invitation only.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Last year\u2019s ceremony was held in Sacramento at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>According to the Michelin Guide website, ratings are based on five criteria: quality of the ingredients used, mastery of flavor and cooking techniques, the personality of the chef in the cuisine, harmony of flavors and consistency between visits.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The guide also offers the Bib Gourmand, a rating that recognizes more casual establishments that serve good food at moderate prices. As a practical measure, the guide also includes additional recommended restaurants deemed worthy without earning any official award.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/24\/ca-wine-industry-groups-at-rare-standoff-over-future-of-american-wine-labeling-2\/\">CA wine industry groups at rare standoff over future of \u2018American\u2019 wine labeling<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>For the 2025 guide, Michelin announced that two restaurants, Localis and The Kitchen, would retain their one-star status. No new stars were awarded. Chris Barnum-Dann of Localis was also awarded the California 2025 Sommelier Award.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Three restaurants were added to the guide: Thai street food eatery Kin Thai, Vietnamese spot Pho Momma and modern pizzeria Majka. Pho Momma was awarded Bib Gourmand status. Canon and Nixtaco also kept their spots in the Bib Gourmand category. In total, 15 Sacramento area restaurants made the 2025 guide.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>However, Localis found itself the center of attention beyond its Michelin rating when Barnum-Dann was named in allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior, belittlement and wage tampering.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/24\/elk-grove-police-to-hold-dui-drivers-license-checkpoint-this-weekend\/\">Elk Grove police to hold DUI, driver\u2019s license checkpoint this weekend<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--]--><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Michelin Guide California ceremony will take place at San Diego\u2019s Eve venue. 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