Michelin ratings were on the table when Ottawa Tourism met chefs

The article reports Michelin was discussed during a meeting between Ottawa Tourism and chefs, and it notes Michelin's debut in Quebec in May 2025 with Quebec City recording more one-star restaurants than Montreal.

Officials from Ottawa Tourism met with local chefs and Michelin ratings were part of the discussion. The meeting is presented alongside a brief review of Michelin's recent coverage of Canadian cities. Michelin's restaurant guide debuted in Quebec in May 2025. The article compares city-by-city tallies from that rollout and other Canadian regions. Key Michelin tallies: - Toronto had 92 restaurants recognized, including 14 one-star restaurants, 23 Bib Gourmand citations and 55 restaurants recommended for good cooking. - Vancouver had a total of 76 recognized restaurants, including 12 one-star restaurants, 15 Bib Gourmands and 49 selected restaurants. - Montreal had 55 cited restaurants, which included three one-star restaurants, seven Bib Gourmands and 45 selected eateries. - Quebec City had 28 Michelin-recommended restaurants, and those included the two-star restaurant Tanière3, four one-star restaurants, eight Bib Gourmands and 15 selected eateries. Summary: The piece highlights Michelin's debut in Quebec and contrasts the number and types of recognitions across several Canadian cities. It notes the discussion of Michelin during a meeting involving Ottawa Tourism and chefs. Undetermined at this time.