RIP to Michelin's Green Stars
The Michelin Guide has decided to retire its Green Stars, which were introduced in 2020 to recognize chefs' sustainability efforts. This change has sparked disappointment among sustainable chefs, as Michelin shifts its focus towards expanding into new territories. In place of the Green Stars, Michelin will launch an editorial platform called Mindful Voices to highlight stories and practices of chefs and producers.
- ▪The Michelin Guide is retiring its Green Stars, which recognized sustainability efforts in restaurants.
- ▪Sustainable chefs are expressing frustration over this decision, as it seems to prioritize expansion over sustainability.
- ▪Michelin will introduce a new platform called Mindful Voices to share stories of chefs and producers instead of the Green Stars.
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CultureRIP to Michelin's Green StarsPlus PFAS litigation, AI is failing home cooks, and we remember a Slow Food pioneerBy Sam StoneMay 29, 2026Getty ImagesWelcome to Open Tab, a weekly roundup of news, gossip, and stories that have stayed open in my tabs all week. Last week we covered the World Cups's tourism bubbleThe weather is warm in New York, and I had my first oysters of the season last night at Bar Susanne, the new spot from Jackie Carnesi, who also runs the historic Kellogg's Diner. The oysters were perfect—briny and sweet—but the real coup was the giant, fish-shaped strawberry tart for dessert. This is all to say: Summer is here, folks! Get thee to a raw bar!Now for the news.
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