It’s Written in the Stars!

The Michelin Restaurant ratings system is set to bring a national and international focus on Atlanta’s culinary scene.

Locals and visitors have known for years of The Gate City’s penchant for culinary delights - everything from the soul food of Paschal’s Restaurant that fed Dr. King, Reverend Abernathy, and the leaders and foot soldiers of the Civil Rights Movement, to the sumptuous offerings of Miller Union, and the long gone and missed icons of 103 West.

DLBP was recently privileged to indulge in three Michelin-starred restaurants in the charming and ancient city of Beaune, France.  DLBP President, Dominic Lawson, shared his love of wine, food, and planning, as we observed how they all intersect and collide into a stunning visual and gastronomic delight, in the heart of Burgundy Wine Country.

Having the coveted Michelin Star, or even better, two or three of them, gives immediate fame to the restaurant, its Head Chef, and the city in which it’s located.  Those with refined palates will often trek to partake in what experts have anointed as a pinnacle of food, libations, service, décor, and ambience.  The added effect is that these travelers will stay in a hotel, shop at boutiques, explore their new environment, and hopefully encourage their peers to do the same.

Food experiences are sought out by many and can be a game-changer for a community. Jobs are created and expanded, leading to an economic boon. Plus, the potential added aesthetic of gleaming restaurants with outdoor seating can give an inviting view to diners, as well as passers-by. Multiply this many times over, and voila, a city’s culinary scene is on the map.