South Australia gets Michelin stars, Australia's first
The Michelin Guide rated Australian restaurants for the first time. It awarded South Australian restaurants, with Magill Estate earning two stars.
On Wednesday at Adelaide Convention Centre, Michelin named South Australian restaurants for the first time in Australian history. Magill Estate Restaurant earned a two-star rating and overlooks Penfolds winery.
Ten restaurants earned one star. They are Anvers, Maxwell, Botanic, Arkhe, Esmay, Aurora at Ila, Hentley Farm, LVN at Bird In Hand, Aptos and Skillogalee Barrel House.
The named restaurants span South Australia's premium food areas. These include McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills and the Barossa Valley.
Magill Estate Restaurant chef Scott Huggins said it was a "dream that's come true". He said chefs once had to open restaurants in France to get a Michelin star.
- 1 (Magill Estate)
- Two-star restaurants
- 10
- One-star restaurants
- Adelaide Convention Centre
- Ceremony location
- Wednesday
- Ceremony date
Why it mattersThe recognition puts Australian restaurants on the world food map. It attracts food tourists and investment to the state.
AustraliaSouth Australia becomes a major destination for fine dining in Australia, with these 11 restaurants now holding international prestige.
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