Four San Diego County restaurants added to California Michelin Guide

🍳Atelier Manna: A cozy cafe on the 101 in Encinitas with patio dining focused on locally-sourced, seasonal brunch items, non-alcoholic tonics and community.

🦐 Lilo: An intimate and interactive coastal fine dining experience with seating at the chef's counter in Carlsbad Village.

🍔 Tanner's Prime Burgers: A casual spot in Oceanside with a high-end chef committed to gourmet prime beef smash burgers, crispy fries, chocolate milkshakes and ice cream sandwiches.

🥟 24 Suns: A new contemporary Chinese restaurant that evolved from a dim sum pop-up and now brings fine dining to a former dive bar in Oceanside with a rotating menu of dumplings, noodles, tartare and other dishes.

Reality check: While getting this Michelin recommendation is a coveted honor, it's not the same level as earning a star.

Yes, but: Last year, two San Diego restaurants were dropped from the California guide, so this is a good sign for the local food scene that's gaining recognition.

What's next: The full list of California restaurants earning Michelin stars and other distinctions will be revealed on June 25 at a ceremony in Sacramento.