旧金山餐厅Californios在主厨Val Cantú的领导下，成为历史上首家获得米其林三星评级的墨西哥餐厅 [1]。该餐厅于今年6月在圣地亚哥举办的颁奖典礼上获得三星认证 [1]。
Californios自2015年开业以来实现了米其林评级的逐步提升 [1]。餐厅初创时获得一星，随后在2018年升至二星，最终在本年6月晋升三星 [1]。米其林检查员表示，该餐厅因菜品"执行精确、精致、清晰，同时保留墨西哥身份"而应升三星 [1]。
Californios采用"alta California"美食理念，融合墨西哥风味与加州食材 [1]。餐厅的初始四道菜品品尝菜单价格为57美元，由一支40人团队负责运营 [1]。
主厨Val Cantú在德州长大，其父亲和叔叔曾经营墨西哥餐厅和玉米饼店 [1]。这一成就被视为对墨西哥美食作为高级餐饮价值的重要验证 [1]。
Californios, a Mexican restaurant in San Francisco, has made history by becoming the first establishment of its kind to receive a three-Michelin-star rating. [1] The honor was bestowed at an awards ceremony in San Diego in June. [1]
Under the leadership of Chef Val Cantú, Californios has demonstrated a remarkable trajectory through the Michelin rankings. [1] Since opening in 2015, the restaurant earned one star in its inaugural year, advanced to two stars in 2018, and now has achieved the prestigious three-star designation. [1]
The restaurant's success reflects a distinctive culinary approach. Californios operates under an "alta California" philosophy, blending Mexican flavors with California ingredients. [1] Michelin inspectors recognized the establishment for its dishes, which they described as executed with "precision, refinement, and clarity, while maintaining Mexican identity." [1]
Cantú brings deep roots to his craft. He grew up in Texas, where his father and uncle operated Mexican restaurants and tortilla shops. [1] The restaurant operates with a team of 40 people and offers a four-course tasting menu beginning at 57 dollars. [1]
The achievement represents a significant validation of Mexican cuisine's place in fine dining establishments.