<strong>Foodies par excellence: </strong>Debuting in 1900 as a handy travel guide for early motorists, the Michelin Guide has evolved to become an international authority on all things gastronomic.
Foodies par excellence: Debuting in 1900 as a handy travel guide for early motorists, the Michelin Guide has evolved to become an international authority on all things gastronomic.
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<strong>Eleven Madison Park, New York:</strong> Eleven Madison Park's tomato confit with lobster salad and bonito. The Manhattan eatery was recently named the world's top restaurant in the 2017 <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2017%2F04%2F05%2Ffoodanddrink%2F2017-world-best-restaurant-awards%2F">World's 50 Best Restaurant Awards</a>. It's one of a few select restaurants around the globe to have been awarded three coveted Michelin stars. Click through the gallery to see some more.
Eleven Madison Park, New York: Eleven Madison Park's tomato confit with lobster salad and bonito. The Manhattan eatery was recently named the world's top restaurant in the 2017 World's 50 Best Restaurant Awards. It's one of a few select restaurants around the globe to have been awarded three coveted Michelin stars. Click through the gallery to see some more.
Made Nice
<strong>Joël Robuchon, Singapore: </strong>So what does it take to snag three stars? Dishes like this: King crab and avocado cannelloni with citrus and vanilla.
Joël Robuchon, Singapore: So what does it take to snag three stars? Dishes like this: King crab and avocado cannelloni with citrus and vanilla.
Resorts World Sentosa
<strong>Flocons de Sel, Megeve, France: </strong>Sitting on the outskirts of France's Megeve, near Mont Blanc, <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2016%2F12%2F13%2Ffoodanddrink%2Fski-destinations-food%2F">Flocons de Sel</a> won its third Michelin star in 2012.
Flocons de Sel, Megeve, France: Sitting on the outskirts of France's Megeve, near Mont Blanc, Flocons de Sel won its third Michelin star in 2012.
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<strong>Osteria Francescana, Modena, Italy: </strong>Chef <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2015%2F03%2F06%2Ftravel%2Fchef-massimo-bottura-culinary-journeys%2F">Massimo Bottura</a>'s Modena restaurant was named the world's best at the 2016 World's 50 Best Restaurant Awards.
Osteria Francescana, Modena, Italy: Chef Massimo Bottura's Modena restaurant was named the world's best at the 2016 World's 50 Best Restaurant Awards.
PAOLO TERZI Fotografo, Modena
<strong>El Celler de Can Roca, Girona, Spain: </strong>El Celler de Can Roca is one of the world's most talked-about restaurants thanks to innovations such as 2013's 12-course food opera El Somni.
El Celler de Can Roca, Girona, Spain: El Celler de Can Roca is one of the world's most talked-about restaurants thanks to innovations such as 2013's 12-course food opera El Somni.
El Cellar De Can Roca
<strong>Geranium, Copenhagen:</strong> Dishes at Geranium include Jerusalem artichoke leaves, rye vinegar and walnut oil mayonnaise (L), conceptual dessert This Is the End (C) and charred potato in aroma from bark, served with lightly smoked sheep's butter (R).
Geranium, Copenhagen: Dishes at Geranium include Jerusalem artichoke leaves, rye vinegar and walnut oil mayonnaise (L), conceptual dessert This Is the End (C) and charred potato in aroma from bark, served with lightly smoked sheep's butter (R).
Geranium
<strong>Nihonryori Ryugin, Tokyo:</strong> Seiji Yamamoto's Nihonryori Ryugin reflects a modern and seasonal take on Japan's traditional kaiseki cuisine.
Nihonryori Ryugin, Tokyo: Seiji Yamamoto's Nihonryori Ryugin reflects a modern and seasonal take on Japan's traditional kaiseki cuisine.
Nihonryori RyuGin
<strong>Maaemo, Oslo: </strong>The view from Norwegian restaurant Maaemo, which is the world's most northerly Michelin-starred restaurant. It's headed up by Danish chef <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2016%2F06%2F16%2Ffoodanddrink%2Fnorway-esben-holmboe-bang-maaemo-oslo%2F">Esben Holmboe Bang</a>.
Maaemo, Oslo: The view from Norwegian restaurant Maaemo, which is the world's most northerly Michelin-starred restaurant. It's headed up by Danish chef Esben Holmboe Bang.
Maureen O'Hare
<strong>The Eight, Macau: </strong>Almost too cute to eat: animal-shaped dim sum at The Eight.
The Eight, Macau: Almost too cute to eat: animal-shaped dim sum at The Eight.
Grand Lisboa
<strong>Louis XV, Monte Carlo, Monaco: </strong>Even the simple business of handing out the bread rolls has been turned into theater at this <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2014%2F04%2F07%2Ftravel%2Feurope-most-expensive-restaurants%2F">regal restaurant</a> in Monaco.
Louis XV, Monte Carlo, Monaco: Even the simple business of handing out the bread rolls has been turned into theater at this regal restaurant in Monaco.
Louis XV Alaid Ducasse/Bernard Touillon
<strong>8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana, Hong Kong: </strong>8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana is the only Italian restaurant outside of Italy to have been awarded three Michelin stars. It's done this through dishes such as this confit egg yolk, crispy bread, cotechino and cream of broccolini.
8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana, Hong Kong: 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana is the only Italian restaurant outside of Italy to have been awarded three Michelin stars. It's done this through dishes such as this confit egg yolk, crispy bread, cotechino and cream of broccolini.
8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana
<strong>The Fat Duck, Bray, UK:</strong> The Fat Duck's Sound of the Sea, a sculptural plate of seafood, seaweed and panko "sand" served with an iPod tucked into a conch shell.
The Fat Duck, Bray, UK: The Fat Duck's Sound of the Sea, a sculptural plate of seafood, seaweed and panko "sand" served with an iPod tucked into a conch shell.
Sergio Coimbra
<strong>Hof Van Cleve, Kruishoutem, Belgium: </strong>Peter Goosens is head chef at Hof Van Cleve in Kruishoutem. "Every food experience is special to me," he <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2016%2F06%2F10%2Ffoodanddrink%2Fworld-best-chefs-experiences%2F">told CNN in 2016</a>. "I admire every professional chef and cook who is engaged with the craft."
Hof Van Cleve, Kruishoutem, Belgium: Peter Goosens is head chef at Hof Van Cleve in Kruishoutem. "Every food experience is special to me," he told CNN in 2016. "I admire every professional chef and cook who is engaged with the craft."
Hof Van Cleve