Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay to Host California Michelin Guide Ceremony

<p>The <span class&equals;"xn-location">San Francisco Peninsula<&sol;span> – the region&&num;8217&semi;s Travel &amp&semi; Tourism Board &&num;8211&semi; will host <span class&equals;"xn-location">California&&num;8217&semi;s<&sol;span> 2024 MICHELIN Guide Ceremony in <span class&equals;"xn-location">Half Moon Bay<&sol;span> on <span class&equals;"xn-chron">Monday&comma; August 5<&sol;span>&comma; at The Ritz-Carlton&period; The annual MICHELIN Guide selection of <span class&equals;"xn-location">California<&sol;span> restaurants will be announced and celebrated at the event&comma; with accomplished chefs from across the state in attendance&comma; along with global media&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&&num;8220&semi;We are deeply honored that our organization and the iconic Ritz-Carlton&comma; <span class&equals;"xn-location">Half Moon Bay<&sol;span> have been selected to host such a prestigious culinary event&comma;&&num;8221&semi; said <span class&equals;"xn-person">John Hutar<&sol;span>&comma; President and CEO of The San Francisco Peninsula&period; &&num;8220&semi;There&&num;8217&semi;s no time like the present to explore the Peninsula&&num;8217&semi;s world-class culinary scene&period; In one of the nation&&num;8217&semi;s most diverse counties and with so many cultures proudly calling the Peninsula their home &&num;8211&semi; we are a melting pot of exciting food culture&period; From over 17 MICHELIN-recognized restaurants to locally loved and family-owned dining establishments&comma; we take great pride in celebrating fantastic food and multi-cultural experiences&period;&&num;8221&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>The <span class&equals;"xn-location">San Francisco Peninsula<&sol;span> boasts an exceptional culinary scene&comma; offering an unparalleled experience for epicurean enthusiasts&period; With over 50 working farms and thriving bay harbors offering seafood fresh off the dock at all times of the year&comma; the region is known for its vibrant array of farm-to-table and fusion cuisine set against a stunning backdrop of ocean&comma; redwoods and history&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>The MICHELIN Guide continuously monitors the development of culinary destinations worldwide&period; This independent publication is produced by anonymous MICHELIN inspectors who have applied the following five criteria for over a century when assessing a restaurant&colon; 1&rpar; quality of products&semi; 2&rpar; harmony of flavors&semi; 3&rpar; mastery of cooking techniques&semi; 4&rpar; the chef&&num;8217&semi;s personality reflected in the cuisine&semi; and 5&rpar; consistency across visits &lpar;each restaurant is inspected multiple times a year&rpar; and throughout the entire menu&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&&num;8220&semi;Our famously anonymous inspectors are eager to celebrate and share the selection of restaurants for 2024&comma; and we look forward to toasting with the chefs and restaurant teams to celebrate their extraordinary accomplishments&comma;&&num;8221&semi; said Gwendal Poullennec&comma; International Director of the MICHELIN Guides&period; &&num;8220&semi;<span class&equals;"xn-location">California<&sol;span> continues to showcase an impressive gastronomy scene with international influences and outstanding cuisine&period;&&num;8221&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;