TALLAHASSEE – At the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes last night, twenty-seven Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Members were recognized by the esteemed Michelin Guide, winning stars and other high achievement recognitions like Bib Gourmand and Recommended Plate.
“Florida is so proud to receive Michelin recognition among such exclusive company as only the fifth location in the United States with Michelin-awarded restaurants,” said Carol Dover, President and CEO of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. “Our guests come from across the state, country, and globe to experience Florida’s world-class dining options. Not only is the Michelin recognition well deserved, but it will bring even more people to our state, to our hotels, and to our restaurants, strengthening our communities and the overall health of our hospitality industry. Congratulations to our many FRLA member winners and to all who were recognized!”
The following FRLA members received recognition from the Michelin Guide:
ONE-STAR FRLA WINNERS
Stubborn Seed, Miami
The Surf Club Restaurant, Miami
Knife & Spoon, Orlando
Capa, Orlando
BIB GOURMAND FRLA WINNERS
Ghee Indian Kitchen, Miami
Michael’s Genuine, Miami
Ravenous Pig, Orlando
Red Rooster Overtown, Miami
MICHELIN-RECOMMENDED FRLA WINNERS
Latin Café, Miami
Versailles, Miami
Hakkasan Miami
Luca Osteria, Miami
Café La Trova, Miami
Cítricos, Orlando
California Grill, Orlando
Ravello, Orlando
Se7en Bites, Orlando
The Pinery, Orlando
Primo, Orlando
Maxine’s on Shine, Orlando
Four Flamingos, Orlando
Sear + Sea, Orlando
Bern’s Steakhouse, Tampa
Olivia, Tampa
Mise en Place, Tampa
Ulele, Tampa
Columbia, Tampa
For the full list of Florida-recognized Michelin restaurants, please visit the FRLA Blog piece here.
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About FRLA: The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) is Florida’s premier non-profit hospitality industry trade association. Founded in 1946 as the Florida Restaurant Association, FRLA merged with the Florida Hotel and Motel Association in 2006. FRLA’s more than 10,000 members include independent hoteliers and restaurateurs, household name franchises, theme parks and suppliers. The association’s mission is to protect, educate and promote Florida’s nearly $112 billion hospitality industry which represents 1.5 million employees. Dedicated to safeguarding the needs of the membership, FRLA provides legislative advocacy to ensure the voices of its members are heard and their interests are protected. The association offers regulatory compliance and food safety training through Safe Staff® and FRLA’s subsidiary, RCS Training. The FRLA Educational Foundation provides industry-developed, career-building high school programs throughout the state.