Taste Toast Travel
Hey, friends... welcome to the Taste Toast Travel Podcast! We're your hosts and resident foodies and lovers of all things travel and exploration, John and Tara. John is a certified Sommelier and a Certified Specialist of Wine, and has worked in the wine and hospitality industry for over 10 years. Tara has worked in the wine industry for eight years both in hospitality and digital marketing. When we first met, we bonded over our love of eating, drinking, and traveling the world. That passion has only grown over time, now we want to share this passion with you from an insider perspective. On this podcast, you can expect a wide range of topics on all things food, travel, and beverage. This includes non-alcoholic drinks, too, because we don't discriminate here! That means we'll dig into things like where to go, where to stay and what to eat or drink along the way. We'll be serving tea on hot topics and big news, pop culture, the cultural significance and impacts that food, drink, and travel have on our lives, and bring on guests and experts who are just as excited, passionate, and knowledgeable about tasting, toasting, and traveling as we are. and have a lot more in store that we can't wait to share with you all. Grab your favorite beverage, get comfortable, and enjoy the journey with us. Cheers!
Taste Toast Travel
054. MICHELIN Guide Explained: History, Star Ratings, and Top Fine Dining Destinations
In this episode we're exploring the fascinating world of the MICHELIN Guide, from its humble beginnings as a tire company’s travel booklet to the gold standard of global dining.
We break down how the MICHELIN Star system really works:
⭐️ What inspectors look for when awarding stars
⭐️ How restaurants can earn, maintain, or even lose their MICHELIN status
⭐️ The secretive process behind these coveted ratings
Plus, you’ll hear about some of the most iconic three-star MICHELIN restaurants across the globe, from Spain to Japan to California, and what makes each one truly extraordinary.
John also takes us into the story of Beaujolais Nouveau (because it releases this week!), the French wine that celebrates freshness, community, and timing unlike any other—tying together the worlds of food, wine, and travel.
Whether you’re a food lover, wine enthusiast, or passionate traveler, this episode is your insider guide to the intersection of fine dining, culture, and culinary history.
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