2025 Michelin Guide Texas Green Star Awards: Sustainability in Gastronomy

Celebrating Texas Culinary Excellence

• 🌟 The event celebrated the passion, creativity, and hard work that make Texas a unique culinary destination.
• 🥳 The night included recognizing Bib Gourmand recipients and special awards, highlighting incredible dining experiences.

125 Years of the Michelin Guide

• 🎂 The Michelin Guide celebrated its 125th anniversary, originating in France and expanding globally.
• 🌍 The guide honors professionals across all restaurant types for their talent, dedication, and passion in creating unforgettable dining experiences.
• ✨ This milestone acknowledges remarkable discoveries, from fine dining to street food, and the chefs and teams behind them.

The Michelin Green Star Award

• 💡 The Michelin Green Star recognizes chefs and restaurants committed to sustainability and rethinking contemporary gastronomy.
• 🚫 It is not a traditional distinction or certification but encourages dialogue and progress in the industry.
• 🏆 The award highlights establishments driven by a desire to be at the forefront of sustainable practices.

New Green Star Recipients 2025

• 📍 Isidore in San Antonio received a Green Star for its commitment to local sourcing, using meat and seafood from Texas ranches and the Gulf, with a focus on underutilized bycatch.
• 🌱 Their produce is sourced from small, independent Texas farms, and dishes reflect micro-seasonality.
• 🌮 Nixta Taqueria in Austin was awarded a Green Star for sourcing hyper-local ingredients, except for heirloom corn from a fifth-generation Mexican farming family used for masa and tortillas.
• 🪴 Nixta Taqueria also features an on-site garden and community fridges, emphasizing their dedication to sustainability.

Maintaining Green Star Distinction

• 👏 Restaurants Dway and Emmer & Ry from Austin were recognized for maintaining their Michelin Green Star distinctions.
• ♻️ These establishments continue to impress inspectors by advancing their sustainability efforts, including local sourcing and waste reduction.