Michelin is pleased to announce today the results of the San Francisco Bay Area & Wine Country Restaurants Guide 2010. Below please find the full press release.

 Among the Michelin stars awarded this year:

• The French Laundry remains the sole Michelin three-star selection
• Seven restaurants receive one star for the first time, including local favorite Aziza, Commis, La Toque, Luce, Sante, Terra and Ubuntu

 And what’s new to the Guide:

• 18 selections to the “Bib Gourmand” Inspectors’ Favorites for Good Value category
• 2 symbols designating those restaurants with a notable cocktail program or sake list, and an entirely new category designating those restaurants that serve Small Plates, reflecting increasing popularity and quality of this cuisine style
• As a result of popular feedback, East Bay coverage has expanded to include Walnut Creek , Emeryville and Lafayette

 The Michelin Guides

San Francisco 2010 Michelin guide celebrates with More choices, new categories and expanded coverage

SAN FRANCISCO, CA. ( Oct. 19, 2009) – Travelers seeking an enjoyable experience along their journey have counted on the MICHELIN Guide for its trusted recommendations for the past century.  And for the past four years, San Francisco-based MICHELIN Guide inspectors have been dining and rating local restaurants and presenting the highly-anticipated selection in the annual MICHELIN Guide.  This under $20 purchase enables readers to choose a wonderful restaurant with confidence, and its fourth edition, the 2010 San Francisco MICHELIN Guide, offers even more tools and knowledge for readers to enjoy.