South Australia’s first MICHELIN Guide restaurant selection will be unveiled on 14 October, marking the guide’s debut in the state and bringing international attention to its dining scene.
The announcement will take place at the Adelaide Convention Centre, where chefs, restaurateurs, industry representatives and partners from Australia and overseas will gather for the ceremony.
Anonymous MICHELIN Guide inspectors have been assessing restaurants across South Australia using five criteria: the quality of ingredients, mastery of cooking techniques, harmony of flavours, personality of the cuisine and consistency.
The selection is independently determined, with restaurants unable to pay for inclusion or for any distinction.
Restaurants selected for the MICHELIN Guide South Australia 2027 will receive the organisation’s recognised plaques to display at their venues. The awards may include MICHELIN Stars, Bib Gourmand and MICHELIN Selected listings, as well as individual awards recognising areas such as young chefs, service and sommeliers.
Restaurants awarded MICHELIN Stars will have their chefs presented with a MICHELIN chef jacket.
MICHELIN Stars are awarded to restaurants judged to offer high-quality culinary experiences. The guide uses a three-star system, with three Stars representing the highest distinction. According to the organisation, only a small proportion of all restaurants holding Stars have received three.
The guide has stressed that its awards are not limited to formal or expensive dining establishments. Restaurant style, atmosphere and level of comfort do not determine whether a venue receives a distinction, with MICHELIN Stars having previously been awarded to establishments ranging from street food venues to high-end restaurants.
South Australian Minister for Tourism Emily Bourke said the October announcement would put the state in front of an international audience of food-focused travellers.
“The date has been set for the eyes of the culinary world to be on us as the inaugural MICHELIN Guide South Australia is revealed,” Bourke said.
She said the announcement could lead to increased bookings across the state’s tourism sector, including restaurants, accommodation, airlines, tours, experiences and wineries.
Bourke also pointed to New Zealand, where she said newly recognised restaurants had experienced increased demand, including bookings from international visitors, following the announcement of MICHELIN awards.
She encouraged diners to book at local and destination restaurants ahead of the October announcement.
International Director of the MICHELIN Guide Gwendal Poullennec said inspectors had been impressed by the connection between South Australia’s dining scene and local producers.
“What has particularly impressed our inspectors is the strong sense of place that runs through South Australia’s dining scene,” Poullennec said.
He said restaurants outside Adelaide had drawn on their surrounding producers, growers and wine regions, while incorporating influences from different cultures.
The selection is expected to provide greater exposure for South Australian restaurants through the MICHELIN Guide’s international platforms. Once announced, the selected venues will appear on the MICHELIN Guide website, which the organisation says attracts more than 62 million visitors annually. The guide also has 3.9 million Instagram followers and 3.8 million app users.
The ceremony will be livestreamed through the MICHELIN Guide’s official YouTube channel, allowing audiences outside Australia to follow the announcement.
The arrival of the guide comes as South Australia seeks to strengthen its profile as a destination for food, wine and tourism. The state’s established wine regions, agricultural producers and hospitality sector will form part of the wider story presented to visitors following the October announcement.
The MICHELIN Guide South Australia 2027 selection will give the state its first opportunity to see how its restaurants measure against the guide’s international assessment criteria. The full list of recognised restaurants will be known when the ceremony takes place on Wednesday 14 October.
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