The MICHELIN Guide Florida 2026 announcement is set for May 28, and this year, everything feels different.

With the guide going fully statewide and the ceremony officially gone, the rules, the rhythm, and the expectations are all shifting. But what does that actually mean for Miami and for Florida as a whole?

In this episode, dropping just ahead of the reveal, I break down the context you need before the results go live.

It’s not about spoiling predictions, it’s really about understanding the framework behind them. If last year taught us anything, it’s that most people react to the guide without fully understanding how it behaves and what it values.

You’ll hear:

• Which current starred restaurants I believe are secure and which ones are quietly vulnerable
• Where I see potential star losses (yes, we’re going there)
• The strongest contenders for new stars, including the ones that feel inevitable vs. the true wild cards
• The only restaurant I believe is pressing toward two-star territory and whether Michelin will actually make that move
• Which long-overlooked spots deserve to finally break through
• My take on Bib Gourmand shifts, new additions, and where Michelin may expand its footprint across the state
• The wildcard regions (including areas outside Miami) that could reshape the conversation entirely

It’s all about perspective from years of dining across Michelin-starred restaurants in the U.S. and abroad. I break down the patterns, the blind spots, and the signals some keep missing. Listen in, and decide for yourself where Florida really stands before the guide makes it official.

Michelin Guide Florida announcement: May 28

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