Kevin Chau

2 months ago | guide.michelin.com | Kevin Chau

It's rare for restaurants today to be passed down from one generation to the next. However, Tampa's Ulele bucks convention as it's now under fifth generation family owned leadership. Focused on local ingredients, vibrant flavors, and a convivial dining experience, Ulele is becoming a local favorite for its distinctive personality and flavor. It also helps that it's located with views of the Hillsborough River, an outdoor sculpture garden, and features its own brewery.

2 months ago | guide.michelin.com | Kevin Chau

Tucked in downtown Tampa is MICHELIN One Star Ebbe. Here, Scandinavian influences combine with Chef Ebbe Vollmer's Swedish background into a hyper-focused tasting menu filled with hard hitters like braised oxtail with seared foie gras and fermented white asparagus beurre monté. "We want to create a unique evening for our guests that is exciting and deeply personal," explains Chef Vollmer. "No front or back of house—just pure, flavor-driven cooking.

2 months ago | guide.michelin.com | Kevin Chau

Once the designated hangout spot for legends like John Lennon and Yoko Ono, this 19th-century townhouse has since gone through a delicious transformation. From a seasonal tasting menu to sourcing ingredients from their upstate farm, One MICHELIN Star One White Street and Chef Austin Johnson have become a pillar of sustainable gastronomy in New York. "Sustainability is our identity," explains Chef Johnson.

2 months ago | guide.michelin.com | Kevin Chau

Chefs Norma Listman of Mexico's Masala y Maíz, a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand, and Lis Hernandez of Atlanta-area Arepa Mia, a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand, have not only redefined "good value" food with innovative techniques and bold flavors—they have also reshaped the narrative of an industry long dominated by men.

2 months ago | guide.michelin.com | Kevin Chau

The culinary world is continually evolving: from menu changes and renovations, to chefs finding new homes, it's an exciting time in the gastronomic landscape. But with so much change, it can be hard keeping track of it all. That's why we took it upon ourselves to round up the most delicious restaurants that you should have on your radar, what to order, and everything in between.