What is the history of the Michelin Guide? The Michelin Guide was founded in 1900 by brothers André and Édouard Michelin in France to promote automobile travel and crucially, the sales of tyres, which they just happened to manufacture, having invented the modern pneumatic tyre. Earlier this week, five new Irish restaurants were awarded a Bib Gourmand, adding to the 18 Irish restaurants already holding the accolade. To decide on a three star restaurant, various inspectors visit throughout the year, for lunch and dinner, on weekdays and at weekends. LiathChef/Proprietor Damien Grey’s bijou Blackrock, Dublin restaurant is the real dark horse, with both his first and then second Michelin stars coming from leftfield, surprising many pundits.

Source: Irish Examiner February 05, 2026 19:03 UTC