The Polish Tourism Organization and Michelin Guide have signed an agreement to showcase Polish cities in the globally recognized Michelin Guide.
The initial focus will be on Warsaw, Kraków, Poznań and their surrounding areas.
The selection of cities is the first stage of cooperation between the Polish Tourism Organization and the Michelin Guide.
Currently, inspectors have already set out to verify and evaluate local restaurants in Poland.
This is an opportunity for the entire gastronomic industry in the largest Polish cities to showcase themselves in the best possible light and to be part of an elite group of places that guarantee the highest culinary experiences.
In the second stage, planned for June, there will be a summary and awarding of prestigious distinctions – Michelin Stars and Bib Gourmand – to top restaurants.
The Michelin Guide hailed as the foremost culinary guidebook globally, has been in circulation since 1900.
It stands out as the leader in terms of both sales and reputation and covers 62 regions and cities in total, with 30 of them located in Europe.
The Michelin Red Guide uses a comprehensive system of symbols to describe each restaurant.
Moreover, for restaurants awarded with a star, a list of three culinary specialties is provided.
The guide is compiled based on anonymous inspections, and there is no fee for restaurants to be included in the guide.
However, Michelin reserves the right to visit listed establishments for evaluation updates approximately once every 18 months.
The collaboration between the Michelin Guide and the Polish Tourism Organization yields numerous advantages, including the expansion of transportation and infrastructure, the advancement of regional culinary customs and local food markets, the attraction of investors to the hotel and gastronomy sectors, the elevation of service quality, the enhancement of global prestige for Polish cities, and the piquing of interest from international tourists.
The incorporation of Polish cities presents an opportunity to host major culinary events with international reach, such as the Bocuse d’Or or Global Chefs Challenge eliminations.
The international publishing house’s promotion of Warsaw, Kraków, and Poznań provides an opportunity for the growth of gastronomic professionals.
These experts will need to consistently enhance their knowledge and refine their abilities as they stay abreast of the latest trends and cater to the most exacting culinary guests and inspectors.