Michelin Magic For culinary creators worldwide, earning a Michelin star is like winning an Olympic gold medal. Chefs with excellent kitchen skills and outstanding customer service receive the honor. Late French chef Joël Robuchon holds the world record with 31, while TV star Gordon Ramsay rose to international fame and marked his hot- tempered journey to TV stardom by achieving 17 stars for his many restaurants. But how did this legendary distinction in the cooking world begin? tire care, and recommendations for hotels and restaurants along popular French travel routes. As the guide grew in popularity, the company THE MARK OF CULINARY MASTERY
expanded its content to include anonymous restaurant reviews. In 1926, it introduced “the Michelin star” to recognize the eateries it considered the best in the country. Today, the bestselling publication reviews more than 40,000 restaurants across three continents. Only 146 restaurants worldwide — or less than 1% of those rated by the guide — have received three Michelin stars. In Ramsay’s mind, receiving that rare level remains the ultimate benchmark in his profession. As he stated in a 2024 article in Parade, “As a soccer player, I wanted an FA Cup winner’s medal. As an actor, you want an Oscar. As a chef, it’s three Michelin stars; there’s no greater than that.”
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of dining at a Michelin-honored establishment, you have the automotive industry to thank. As its name implies, the star system was the brainchild of the Michelin tire company. To help inspire consumers to drive more — and increase the demand for tire purchases — it began publishing “The Michelin Guide” in France in 1900. The publication included maps, tips on
HOW TO GET YOUR DUI THROWN OUT DISMISSED!
For drivers hauled into a police station on DUI charges, dismissal may seem like a dream. And it’s true that getting a DUI thrown out can be complicated. But it isn’t impossible, and with the help of a skilled DUI attorney, your odds may be good. Here are four of the most oft- explored routes to dismissal. Lack of Probable Cause Did the police officer have a good reason for pulling you over? If you committed a traffic violation or were weaving erratically on the road, that serves as probable cause for an officer to investigate. If the officer can’t prove they had a good reason, any evidence they collect during that stop, such as a field sobriety test, might be thrown out in court. Field Sobriety Tests Although officers are trained to administer tests of a driver’s balance, coordination, and ability to control their attention, the tests are still
sometimes inaccurate. Medical problems, poor lighting, or an uneven surface can cause sober suspects to fail. If a court finds a field sobriety test was administered improperly or the results are invalid, the test may be thrown out. Breathalyzer Tests Breath-testing devices are useful but not always reliable, and attorneys often challenge them in court. They estimate blood alcohol levels by gauging alcohol in the breath and are vulnerable to error. The device may be improperly calibrated, or the officer may make a mistake in using it. Also, suspects who work around paint or cleaning chemicals or who have diabetes or gastric reflux may receive a false positive reading. Even following a low- carb diet can result in false positives. Procedural Mistakes Other police slip-ups can get your case thrown out, including failure to read you your Miranda
rights or mishandling evidence. Suspects are often asked to take a blood test after arriving at the police station, for example, but these samples are open to challenge if they were administered or handled incorrectly. An experienced DUI attorney is well-prepared to spot these and other weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, either to have evidence thrown out or reach a plea deal that eventually leads to dismissal. We pursue every client’s case with the diligence and skill required to obtain the best possible outcome.
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