Here Are the 2026 Michelin Star Winners in Las Vegas
The 2026 Michelin Star winners in Las Vegas have been announced, marking a significant expansion of the guide's reach.
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The obvious questions
Which Las Vegas restaurants won Michelin Stars in 2026?
Eater Las Vegas published a list of the 2026 Michelin Star winners in Las Vegas.
Which Arizona restaurants made the Southwest’s first Michelin Guide?
Phoenix New Times published a list of Arizona restaurants that made the Southwest’s first Michelin Guide.
Where was Utah's first Michelin star awarded?
Utah's first Michelin star was awarded to Monte in South Salt Lake.
The story so far
The 2026 Michelin Star winners in Las Vegas have been announced. The awards mark the first time Michelin has recognized restaurants in the Southwest region, including Las Vegas and Arizona. The inaugural ceremony in Las Vegas celebrates the region's culinary scene, with several Arizona restaurants making the list. However, Utah's first Michelin star went to Monte in South Salt Lake, not Las Vegas.
The awards ceremony in Las Vegas is the focal point of the coverage. Eater Las Vegas and Axios both published lists of the winners. Phoenix New Times and azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic focused on the Arizona restaurants that made the list. Yahoo News covered the anticipation and hopes of Arizona restaurants ahead of the awards.
The expansion of the Michelin Guide to the Southwest region is notable. The inclusion of Utah's Monte in South Salt Lake adds an unexpected element to the awards. The ceremony in Las Vegas underscores the city's growing reputation as a culinary destination. The anticipation and hopes of Arizona restaurants suggest a competitive and evolving culinary landscape in the region.
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Sources (5)
- Monte in South Salt Lake wins Utah's first Michelin star Axios · 4h ago
- Arizona restaurants hope for Michelin Star honors ahead of awards Yahoo · 4h ago
- These Arizona restaurants made the Southwest’s first Michelin Guide Phoenix New Times · 4h ago
- Arizona restaurants at inaugural Michelin Southwest ceremony in Vegas azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic · 4h ago
- Here Are the 2026 Michelin Star Winners in Las Vegas Eater Las Vegas · 4h ago
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