Overview
- Michelin confirmed its 2026 Colorado edition will consider restaurants across the entire state, ending the earlier focus on a handful of cities.
- Anonymous inspectors are already scouting and making reservations statewide, with selections to be revealed later this year.
- The initial 2023 launch covered Denver, Boulder, Aspen, Vail, Beaver Creek and Snowmass Village under time‑limited local funding deals.
- Colorado currently has about 50 Michelin-recognized restaurants, including The Wolf’s Tailor as the state’s only two-star venue, eight one-star spots and four green-star honorees.
- Tourism and industry leaders, including Gov. Jared Polis, praised the expansion, while some restaurateurs warned it could raise costs and pressure small businesses; Michelin is making similar moves in Florida and launching a Southwest U.S. guide.