Have you ever wondered how restaurants get Michelin stars? Or how the Michelin star rating system came to be?

Well, here at the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, we thought we should know the whole story. After all, some of the cooks we’re training may one day aspire to join the ranks of restaurants recommended in the iconic Michelin Guide.

The origins of the Michelin Guide trace back to the turn of the 20th century and were inspired by a surprising turn of events that have very little to do with cuisine.