How did the Michelin Guide become such a respected reviewer of haute cuisine?

[shortylickens]

And why would fancy ass snooty chefs give two craps what a rubber company thinks of their restaurant?

 

[Zanovar]

what is the top rating? 3 stars?

 

[shortylickens]

These days, yes, 3.
I think it used to be different.

 

[Zanovar]

i watched gordon ramsey recently.he called a ffrench chef a dirty filthy pig.it was quite funny.

 

[pete6032]

Michelin guides and other similar guides were published by tire companies as a way of promoting driving.

 

[shortylickens]

Michelin guides and other similar guides were published by tire companies as a way of promoting driving.

That I understand.

I just dont get how it got to be THE voice in critiquing fine dining.

 

[BoomerD]

And why would fancy ass snooty chefs give two craps what a rubber company thinks of their restaurant?

http://www.businessinsider.com/history-of-the-michelin-guide-2014-10

i watched gordon ramsey recently.he called a ffrench chef a dirty filthy pig.it was quite funny.

Gordon Ramsay, the British celebrity chef known for the passionate and mean way he tears apart subpar food, actually cried when his New York restaurant The London lost its prestigious two Michelin Stars last year, he told the Daily Mail.

 

[DigDog]

they were the first to do it, and were the first to put importance on quality.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Tour

found it i think there was a more extensive article, but can't find it now. European aristocrats wold have their introduction to society (adulthood) and then go on a Grand Tour around europe, in theory to become learned and well traveled. Cars made this a common occurrence, and since these were high class people, they were particularly interested in the finer cuisine that could be found while travelling.
It's not correct that the guides were published to promote driving, although that intent does factor in the reason for their existence. Ok, let's say 50/50. The culinary side of the guide found fertile ground with its audience, which is why they are so famous and respected now. And, i guess, doing a good job helps, too.

 

[zinfamous]

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2009/11/23/lunch-with-m

 

[dave_the_nerd]

Same reason the Guinness Brewing company became the international arbiter of world records.