Annie Mulligan The ceremony will be live-streamed at 7 p.m. and we’ll find out which North Texas restaurants are awarded stars Numerous Dallas and Fort Worth restaurateurs and chefs have received their invitations, and after tonight we know which are recognized in the first-ever Michelin Texas guide. Michelin, the tire company behind the international Michelin Guide restaurant rating system, hosted the official ceremony for the inaugural Texas Michelin Guide in Houston. Follow along on Eater Houston and Eater Austin for more news and reactions. The excitement for Dallas started early as the first award of the night went to our city for Exceptional Cocktail, and barbecue was a big winner over the course of the evening. There were no two or three star restaurants in the entire state. All the recognized restaurants in DFW One star restaurant: Tatsu Annie Mulligan Tatsuya Sekiguchi of Tatsu Michelin Bib Gourmands: Cattleack Barbeque, Gemma, Lucia, Mot Hai Ba, Ngon Vietnamese Kitchen, Nonna Annie Mulligan Peja Krstic of Mot Ha Bai. Rye — Exceptional Cocktail Award to Julian Shaffer Michelin recommended restaurants: Barsotti’s, Crown Block, El Carlos Elegante, Harvest at the Masonic, Georgie, Fearing’s, Knox Bistro, Mercat Bistro, Monarch, Stillwell’s, Sachet, Tei-An, Written by the Seasons, Quarter Acre, Birrieria y Taqueria Cortez, Panther City BBQ, Rye, Smoke’N Ash BBQ, Stock & Barrel, Annie Mulligan Stephan Courseau (left) and RJ Yoakum (right) of Georgie. The night featured some special guests, including a message from the International Space Station to the chefs (it is Space city, after all), the first lady of Texas Cecilia Abbott, and Houston mayor John Whitmire. The speculation is that Michelin could award its first star to a barbecue restaurant with the Texas awards. Eater Dallas put together its wish list for local restaurants that could earn stars, including Georgie, El Carlos Elegante, Don Artemio, Tatsu, and Town Hearth, as well as some thoughts on Green Star restaurants in DFW. Follow Eater Dallas on Instagram for live updates from the awards tonight. The prestigious awards are much sought after by hospitality groups and chefs. It will determine how dining in Dallas and Fort Worth, as well as areas beyond where Michelin diners choose to venture, for months to come. Businesses frequently see an uptick in sales and visitors, as the Michelin guide is the gold standard for many travelers. Being awarded stars increases interest from diners, both local and out-of-market. Michelin stars and Bib Gourmands are awarded based on a system that considers the quality of the ingredients and products, the harmony of flavors, the voice and personality of the chef as reflected in the food, and the consistency of the food across multiple visits. Michelin sends inspectors to dine at restaurants anonymously, and they have been rating Texas restaurants ahead of the ceremony since July. One-star restaurants are “worth a stop,” two stars mean worth a detour,” and three stars are reserved for exceptional restaurants worth going out of one way to eat at. Green Stars are awarded to restaurants that push the envelope in sustainable measures, while Bib Gourmand’s are for value restaurants with outstanding food. There are also recommended restaurants that are listed in the guide.