# Michelin Guide expansion in Western United States

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> Updated: 2026-09-03T21:33:15.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 5.

The Michelin Guide is expanding its culinary coverage across the Western United States. In Colorado, the 2026 guide is set to include the entire state, moving beyond specific cities to encompass municipalities such as Aurora, Grand Junction, and Golden.

The guide has launched its inaugural Southwest US selection, covering Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, and Nevada. During a ceremony at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Restaurant de Joël Robuchon was awarded Two MICHELIN Stars. Other One-Star recipients include é by José Andrés, Guy Savoy Las Vegas, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon Las Vegas, and Monte in Utah. The full selection features 64 eateries across 24 cuisine types.

In New Mexico, Bib Gourmand honors were awarded to Frontier Restaurant, Jambo Cafe, La Choza, Paper Dosa, and Tia Sophia’s, while Campo on Los Poblanos, Arroyo Vino, Izanami, and Joseph’s Pub received Michelin recommendations. In Utah, the guide identified six restaurants in Salt Lake City and three in Park City.

Arizona received 19 total selections in the inaugural Southwest guide. While no Arizona restaurants earned MICHELIN Stars, the state led the region in Bib Gourmand awards with seven designations, including FnB, Huarachis Taqueria, Kid Sister, Little Miss BBQ, Lom Wong, Pizzeria Bianco, and Valentine. 

Specialized honors in Arizona included the MICHELIN Young Chef Award for René Andrade of Bacanora and Huarachis Taqueria, the MICHELIN Mindful Voices Award for Charleen Badman of FnB, and the MICHELIN Sommelier Award for John Germain of RESERVE.

## Claims

- The Michelin Guide released its first-ever Southwest Guide. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The guide covers restaurants in Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, and Nevada. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The selection ceremony was held at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Handle, The Nelson Cottage by High West, and Matilda are Michelin-recognized establishments in Park City. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Arizona restaurants earn 19 selections in inaugural MICHELIN Guide Southwest

Arizona earned 19 selections in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Southwest, including seven Bib Gourmand awards and three individual honors for culinary talent, sustainability, and wine service.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-restaurants-earn-19-selections-in-inaugural-michelin-guide-southwest

### 2026-08-31: MICHELIN Guide unveils inaugural Southwest restaurant selection

The inaugural 2026 MICHELIN Guide Southwest has been released, awarding Two MICHELIN Stars to Restaurant de Joël Robuchon and recognizing 64 restaurants across the region.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michelin-guide-unveils-inaugural-southwest-restaurant-selection

### 2026-08-31: Michelin Guide expands to Southwest, awards Utah first star

The Michelin Guide has expanded into the American Southwest, awarding Utah’s first Michelin star to the Salt Lake City restaurant Monte.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michelin-guide-expands-to-southwest-awards-utah-first-star

### 2026-08-25: Michelin Guide launches first Southwest US selection

The Michelin Guide has launched its first Southwest US edition, featuring restaurants across Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, and Nevada following a ceremony in Las Vegas.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michelin-guide-launches-first-southwest-us-selection

### 2026-08-23: Michelin Guide expands coverage to include all of Colorado

The Michelin Guide is expanding its Colorado coverage to include the entire state, with new selections expected on September 14, highlighting a growing dining scene in Denver and surrounding areas.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michelin-guide-expands-coverage-to-include-all-of-colorado

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