ATLANTA — Metro Atlanta’s culinary scene is abuzz as food lovers celebrate the restaurants that kept their Michelin stars and the new names earning recognition.

This year's honors saw a slight shift as the coveted Michelin Guide announced the inaugural American South Selection . It bundles the French tire company's pre-existing Atlanta restaurant selection, among other celebrated gems across the South. This is the first regional edition in North America, with Georgia well-represented across the selections.

Below are the lists of celebrated eateries:

Metro Atlanta's MICHELIN-Starred restaurants:

Atlas in Buckhead

88 W Paces Ferry Rd NW

Bacchanalia in Atlanta's Westside

1460 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW

Hayakawa in Atlanta

1055 Howell Mill Rd

Lazy Betty in Midtown

999 Pe

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