On January 21, 2025, the MICHELIN Guide ceremony and the opening of the new Austrian selection for 2025 took place at Hangar-7, a gala event at which the renowned culinary guide presented his restaurant selection for the whole of Austria for the first time since 2009.
The return of the MICHELIN Guide and the ceremony were initiated and jointly organized by the Austrian National Tourist Office (ANTO) and the provincial tourism authorities associations. The presence of the Michelin Guide in Austria was also made possible thanks to the participation of the industry representative of the Chamber of Commerce. The event attracted not only numerous chefs to Salzburg to receive their awards, but also many VIPs and Austrian and international journalists who helped celebrate Austria's outstanding gastronomy.
Selection of restaurants in The MICHELIN Guide not only highlights the country's culinary diversity, but also the great importance it places on gastronomy and Austria's international orientation as a culinary and tourist destination. destinations.
Culinary excellence as an ambassador for Austria as a tourist destination
“Today’s awarding of MICHELIN stars is an important milestone for Austria’s culinary arts and a clear indication of our global popularity gastronomy. Gourmet food is more than just a culinary pleasure, it connects culture, landscape and people. This success confirms our goals: to continue to develop quality and regionalism as the key strengths of destination Austria,” explains Susanne Kraus-Winkler, State Secretary for Tourism.
“The partnership with the MICHELIN Guide is not only an honor for the culinary arts of Austria, but also a powerful sign of the passion and dedication that can be found in every kitchen in our country. Through innovation and artistry, our award-winning chefs create culinary experiences that touch the heart and delight the palate. I congratulate them on this huge achievement – they are the soul of our culinary excellence,” adds Astrid Steharnig-Staudinger, CEO of the Austrian National Tourist Office.
Regional diversity as the key to Austria's culinary fame
“I am proud that the MICHELIN Guide is returning to Austria - a success that has brought with it some difficult stages. After the award presentation, numerous positive emotions from all sides confirmed that this endeavor was worth every gray hair. Finally, all Austrian provinces are verified and all rankings contribute to further increasing the international visibility of Austria's culinary offerings,” emphasizes Michael Faiertag, CEO of Steirisches Tourismus und Standortmarketing GmbH and representative of the federal states' tourism associations in 2024.
Overview of all awards:
The main event of the event was the presentation of MICHELIN stars, which were awarded in various categories. A wide range of award-winning restaurants reflect the diversity and quality of Austrian gastronomy. The results presented today confirm Austria's leading position in the world in the field of fine dining.
The MICHELIN Guide evaluates restaurants according to five criteria that are consistent throughout the world: quality of ingredients, mastery of culinary techniques, originality of cuisine and consistency both in time and in the menu as a whole. Restaurant evaluations are conducted by in-house inspectors who conduct their tests in complete anonymity and according to clearly defined and objective criteria. In the future, Austrian restaurants will be tested once a year.
Source: austria.info
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