NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Three New Orleans restaurants received Michelin stars for the first time as the prestigious dining guide expanded to include the American South.

Emeril’s in the Warehouse District debuted in the guide with two stars. Saint-Germain on St. Claude Avenue and Mid-City’s Zasu each received one star. The restaurants are the first in New Orleans to receive the honor.

Zasu chef and owner Sue Zemanick said she had to verify the news online before believing it was real.

“I had to do a deep dive on the internet to make sure it was true,” Zemanick said.

She said she’s proud of her staff and excited about the restaurant’s future.

“I’m a female, and to be up there with those guys means a lot to me,” Zemanick said. “And also being part of the first class of New Orleans chefs rec

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