Brazil Lands Latin America’s First Michelin Three-Star Restaurants

Overview

• Tuju and Evvai in São Paulo received three Michelin stars during Monday’s Copacabana Palace gala, the first time any restaurant in Latin America has earned the guide’s top rating.
• Rio’s Madame Olympe, led by chef Claude Troisgros, earned its first star, joining a select list of one-star restaurants in the city.
• New Bib Gourmand picks highlight value dining, including Koral in Rio and Jiquitaia, Manioca JK, Ping Yang Thai Bar & Food, Taboa Cozinha Artesanal and Tanit in São Paulo.
• Michelin introduced its Exceptional Cocktails Award in Brazil and named Anderson Oliveira of D.O.M. as the winner.
• Fewer than 160 restaurants worldwide hold three stars, which underscores how rare the honor is and why the recognition boosts Brazil’s standing with global diners.