Austin restaurants earn Michelin Stars

How it works: A group of anonymous inspectors judged restaurants on the quality of ingredients, mastery of cooking techniques, harmony of flavors, chef's vision, consistency and value.

Context: Tourism boards from five Texas cities, plus the state's tourism agency, paid to bring the France-based guide to the state.

Here are the Austin restaurants that earned a Michelin Star:

• Barley Swine
• Craft Omakase
• Hestia
• InterStellar BBQ
• La Barbecue
• Leroy and Lewis Barbecue
• Olamaie

Two Austin restaurants got a Michelin Green Star, highlighting sustainable practices:

• Dai Due
• Emmer & Rye

More than a dozen won Bib Gourmand awards, highlighting great food at a great value:

• Briscuits
• Cuantos Tacos
• Dai Due
• Distant Relatives
• Emmer & Rye
• Franklin Barbecue
• Kemuri Tatsu-ya
• KG BBQ
• La Santa Barbacha
• Micklethwait Craft Meats
• Nixta Taqueria
• Odd Duck
• Ramen del Barrio
• Veracruz Fonda & Bar