If you're a food lover, chances are you've heard of the Michelin Guide – you may have even dined at a Michelin-starred restaurant, but not here in Australia.

Launching it in Australia would cost tens of millions of dollars, and state and territory tourism bodies would be required to pitch in, alongside any investment from Tourism Australia.

  • Zagorath@aussie.zoneOP
    15·
    13 days ago

    I doubt many people have given it much thought, or just assumed the Michelin Guide had some sort of reasonable business model that lets the guide itself stand on its own merits. But apparently their actual business model is extorting local governments.

  • Nath@aussie.zoneM
    7·
    13 days ago

    ‘Hi. I’m an influencer who wants to come to Australia, eat at lots of your restaurants and then tell my followers what I think of them. I want you to pay for the flights, accommodation and meals. I also want to be paid for my time to do all this. It should come to about $10 Million. In return, you’ll gets lots of exposure!’

  • No1@aussie.zone
    7·
    13 days ago

    OK, so there’s no Michelin Guide in Australia.

    Does anyone know what the best independent and ethical guide for top Aussie restaurants is?

    • spiffmeister@aussie.zone
      6·
      13 days ago

      To be honest, Google reviews have always been pretty accurate for me. It’s not “Australia wide”, but you’re probably not flying Sydney-Perth just to eat a burger.

  • deadbeef79000@lemmy.nz
    6·
    13 days ago

    Don’t forget that is the same Michelin that makes tyres.

    The guide was a tool to encourage Americans to drive more and increase tyre wear.

    So, of fucking course it’s a gift.