Starry night: Miami restaurants honored with Michelin stars

Our food scene was honored Thursday night, as 12 local restaurants received Michelin stars — including one for the first time — during the international restaurant guide's ceremony at LoanDepot Park.

Why it matters: Making it into the Michelin Guide is the pinnacle of success in the industry, one that can make a restaurant famous around the world.

• This is just the second year that the Michelin Guide rated restaurants in Florida; 11 Miami eateries received stars last year (one more was added Thursday.)
• Prior to the announcement, chefs at those restaurants were stressed about potentially losing their stars as the guide re-evaluates its winners each year, the Miami Herald reported.

Here's who was honored:

• Tambourine Room by Tristan Brandt (received first star)
• L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon Miami (2 stars)
• Ariete (1 star)
• Boia de (1 star)
• Cote Miami (1 star)
• The Den at Azabu Miami (1 star)
• Elcielo Miami (1 star)
• Hiden (1 star)
• Le Jardinier Miami (1 star)
• Los Félix (1 star)
• Stubborn Seed (1 star)
• The Surf Club Restaurant (1 star)

Of note: The Guide recognized two new restaurants — Jaguar Sun and Rosie's — in its Bib Gourmand category for spots that offer more budget-friendly options.

• Jaguar Sun also won the Michelin Exceptional Cocktails Award.

💭 Martin's thought bubble: I've devoured meals at both Stubborn Seed and Los Félix, and it's so cool for Miami to get this recognition.