Michelin Stars Were Made to Sell Tires — Now They Decide the Best Chefs
In this video, you’re going to find the most shocking history behind Michelin stars — and it has nothing to do with food. If you’ve ever wondered how restaurants earn those elite Michelin ratings, this is the best video on YouTube to watch. You’ll learn how a French tire company accidentally created the world’s most powerful food rating system, how fine dining was born from the chaos of the French Revolution, and why restaurants like The French Laundry became global icons.
If you’re passionate about food, storytelling, or weird-but-true history, this episode will blow your mind. Michelin stars were made to sell tires — now they decide the fate of the world’s best chefs.
Chapters
00:00 – How Fine Dining Started in France
01:00 – The French Revolution Creates Restaurants
02:30 – The Rise of the Brigade Kitchen System
03:15 – Michelin Tires Accidentally Invent a Food Empire
04:30 – The Truth Behind Michelin Stars (1, 2, and 3)
05:30 – The French Laundry’s Dirty Past (Literally)
06:45 – From Saloon to Global Culinary Icon
08:00 – Only 15 Three-Star Restaurants in the U.S.
09:00 – What Michelin Really Judges