A culinary educator and local dining expert breaks down Michelin’s debut Philly list − and gives zero stars to the inspectors

By: Jonathan Deutsch, Drexel University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: December 5, 2025

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Last Updated: 1 month ago

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By Jonathan Deutsch, Drexel University

Working in restaurants is physically, mentally and emotionally taxing and often thankless work. So it was wonderful to see so many hardworking friends in the Philadelphia dining industry recognized at the Michelin Guide’s 2025 Northeast Cities Ceremony in Philadelphia on Nov. 18, 2025.

Three Philadelphia restaurants each received a star: Provenance, Friday Saturday Sunday and Her Place Supper Club. In addition, 10 other food destinations received …

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