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Real event · international · 2026-10-14

Australia's first-ever Michelin stars go to 11 restaurants in one state

Final verdict announced: October 15, 2026 at 12:01 PM ET

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Australia's first-ever Michelin stars go to 11 restaurants in one state

All of the spots are in South Australia, reportedly because the state government paid for incognito inspectors to visit.

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The Michelin stars were awarded based on inspections funded by the government.

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