Louisiana isn’t alone. It will be part of a regional guide called the Michelin Guide American South that takes in five more states: Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. This reflects a new approach from Michelin, which has previously turned its attention to individual cities or states as its guides expand in the U.S.

The Michelin Guide will soon offer its sought-after recommendations for restaurants in the U.S. South, potentially offering stars to New Orleans restaurants, the company announced Wednesday. Why it matters: A Michelin star is one of the restaurant world's top honors,

The Michelin Guide is touring restaurants throughout the Southern U.S. and is set to compile a list of the best eateries later this year.

The first regional Michelin guide of top restaurants in North America is heading for the Southeast, and its anonymous inspectors are already in the field. This new Michelin Guide American South, announced Wednesday,

Michelin North America on April 2 announced it will launch a new restaurant guide that covers the American South. Atlanta's annual Michelin selections will be included in the broader regional guide starting in 2026,