The Michelin Guide, known globally for spotlighting standout dining destinations, is making a significant addition to its U.S. coverage. For the first time, the cities of Boston and Philadelphia will be included in its latest regional release, the Michelin Guide Northeast Cities edition. This move will bring the two cities into the same guide as New York City, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. The announcement was made in partnership with Meet Boston and the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Both Boston and Philadelphia have seen steady growth in their food scenes over the years, with a rising number of chefs, restaurants, and local communities shaping the way people experience dining in the cities. Their inclusion in the Michelin Guide signals underscores of that progress.
Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of The Michelin Guide, said, “We are thrilled for Boston and Philadelphia to join The Michelin Guide Northeast Cities as both are premier destinations for gourmets to experience a rich diversity of cuisine and culinary history. The local passion, talent, and camaraderie in both Boston and Philadelphia are evident in their restaurant communities and the anonymous Inspectors look forward to spotlighting their unique experiences in both cities.”
The Michelin Guide’s anonymous inspectors are already visiting restaurants in Boston and Philadelphia. They are making reservations, dining across neighborhoods, and evaluating a range of culinary experiences. The full restaurant selections for both cities will be announced later this year during the Michelin Guide Northeast Cities Ceremony.
For Philadelphia, the announcement is being seen as recognition of the city’s growing national reputation as a food destination.
Gregg Caren, President and CEO of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, said, “In recent years, Philadelphia has become as renowned for its chef-driven food scene as it is for the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and its passionate sports fans. Our chefs, restaurateurs, and hospitality professionals have been steadily building our city into an internationally acclaimed foodie destination. This announcement that The Michelin Guide will be exploring the Philadelphia region to experience our restaurants is an acknowledgement of years of hard work, collaboration, and extraordinary culinary innovation.”
Boston officials have expressed similar enthusiasm, pointing to the diversity and evolution of the city’s restaurant culture.
Martha J. Sheridan, President & CEO of Meet Boston, said, “The Boston restaurant scene has reached new heights, a fact validated by The Michelin Guide’s entrance into our market. Long known for distinguished and unparalleled farm-to-table and sea-to-table cuisine, Boston now boasts an expanded portfolio of epicurean excellence, underpinned by our great diversity of offerings and contributions from a global diaspora of culinary creators. We invite all to see and try for themselves how Greater Boston’s contemporary culinary culture has evolved.”
The Michelin Guide evaluates restaurants through a fully independent process, with inspectors remaining anonymous and following the same standards in every city around the world. For this edition, the Guide is working with Meet Boston and the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau only on marketing and promotional activities. The integrity of the restaurant selection process remains separate from any partnerships.
The Michelin Guide recently announced its expansion into Quebec and Czech Republic as well. Adding depth to its coverage in the United States, the 2025 Michelin Guide northeast cities edition is set to bring more visibility to the restaurants, chefs, and culinary stories that define these two historic cities.
