In Gulfport, Mississippi, the tourism body Coastal Mississippi has proudly announced that Siren Social Club, Vestige and White Pillars were selected for acknowledgement in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide American South. This recognition emphasises the region’s rapidly growing and refined culinary scene.
Regional Food Scene Gets Spotlight
Judy Young, CEO of Coastal Mississippi, expressed delight at the trio’s inclusion, noting it reflects the chefs’ skills, the dynamic local food culture, and Coastal Mississippi’s emergence as a destination for exceptional dining. She extended thanks to the MICHELIN Guide, as well as to Travel South USA and Visit Mississippi for their support.
Why This Matters
The MICHELIN Guide’s decision to feature Coastal Mississippi validates the region’s commitment to creative cuisine, warm hospitality, and rigorous standards of excellence. The Guide is expanding beyond major cities to highlight authentic food culture across the American South, and Coastal Mississippi is now among the distinguished destinations.
Invitation to Food Lovers
With this accolade, Coastal Mississippi is preparing to welcome more visitors drawn by its rich dining offerings. Whether for leisure or gastronomic exploration, the region is now recognised as a “must-visit” for food-centric travellers. For planning visits or obtaining more information, the region’s official website is available.
About Coastal Mississippi
Coastal Mississippi is the organisation responsible for promoting south Mississippi globally as a destination for tourism, conventions, sports and business travellers. Its core mission is to maximise the region’s travel and tourism sector by attracting increasing numbers of visitors.
About the MICHELIN Guide
Globally renowned for recognising culinary and hospitality quality, the MICHELIN Guide selects restaurants and hotels based on strict criteria. Its famous distinctions include:
- One, Two and Three Stars: For restaurants serving exceptional cuisine with outstanding execution and chef personality.
- Bib Gourmand: For establishments offering good quality food at good value.
- Green Star: For pioneers in sustainability.
The Guide serves as a dependable resource for travellers seeking memorable meals and stays. Initially published in France in the early 20th century to aid motorists, it evolved to focus on restaurants and hotels while maintaining its selection methods.
Michelin’s inspectors, who work anonymously and pay their bills in full, apply five key criteria: product quality; mastery of cooking techniques; harmony of flavours; the chef’s personality expressed in the cuisine; and consistency over time and across the menu. This ensures uniform standards whether the restaurant is in Paris, New York or elsewhere.
