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Michelin ignored Las Vegas for 17 years. Last night, it doled out stars.

After a 17-year wait, Las Vegas and the Southwest finally get their Michelin stars.

By · Published August 30, 2026  13:46 UTC · Updated August 30, 2026  15:11 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: After a 17-year wait, Las Vegas and the Southwest finally get their Michelin stars.
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Michelin has awarded stars to restaurants in Las Vegas and the American Southwest for the first time. The inaugural MICHELIN Southwest Guide recognizes eateries across Utah and Arizona, including Salt Lake City and Scottsdale. The guide also features affordable dining options in the region.

The reporting is thin on the specifics of the criteria used for the awards. USA Today specifies that five restaurants in two states received Michelin stars, but does not name the states. The Phoenix New Times and FOX 10 Phoenix both mention Arizona restaurants earning honors, but do not specify how many.

The MICHELIN Guide itself focuses on affordability, listing the most affordable restaurants in the region. The Salt Lake City Indian Restaurant, featured in the FOX 13 News Utah, had to close and relocate before being recognized. The number of stars awarded to each restaurant is not specified in any of the coverage.

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Which cities are included in the inaugural MICHELIN Southwest Guide?

The guide includes eateries across Utah and Arizona, specifically mentioning Salt Lake City and Scottsdale.

How many restaurants received Michelin stars?

USA Today specifies that five restaurants in two states received Michelin stars, but does not name the states.

What is the significance of the Salt Lake City Indian Restaurant's inclusion?

The restaurant had to close and relocate before being recognized in the MICHELIN Southwest Guide.

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