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Michelin Stars

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Editorial illustration for Fabrik and Kappo Kappo Earn Michelin Stars, Bringing Austin's Total to Seven
Cuisine & Spirits

Fabrik and Kappo Kappo Earn Michelin Stars, Bringing Austin's Total to Seven

Austin's culinary prestige grew with Fabrik and Kappo Kappo earning their first Michelin stars, bringing the city's total to seven. This distinction solidifies Austin as the Texas city with the most Michelin-starred restaurants.

Evelyn Chen·October 9, 2026
An anonymous inspector in a trench coat observing a fine dining restaurant setting, symbolizing the Michelin Guide's rigorous evaluation process.
Cuisine & Spirits

What are the Michelin Guide's criteria and history?

For over a century, a secretive cadre of anonymous diners has booked tables, paid their own bills, and meticulously evaluated restaurants worldwide.

Evelyn Chen·July 12, 2026
The Kadeau restaurant interior, bathed in a spotlight, celebrating its hard-won third Michelin star after a period of bankruptcy.
Cuisine & Spirits

Kadeau Group Recovers From Bankruptcy, Earns 3 Michelin Stars

Just four years after declaring bankruptcy due to pandemic shutdowns, Kadeau in Copenhagen received its third Michelin star in the 2026 Nordic guide, according to Robb Report .

Evelyn Chen·June 2, 2026