Does my small town French restaurant in Greensboro, NC have what it takes to be in the Michelin Guide? As of now, there are no North Carlina restaurants with Michelin stars and we are not a fine dining restaurant. So, join me as I take off my chef’s hat and create my own YouTube restaurant review and ask the question, “Could we be the first?”
Join me on the Michelin star journey as we explore the history and criteria of Michelin stars, what it takes to qualify, and whether a breakfast-forward, socially impactful restaurant has Michelin star potential. Today we will be asking:
📍 What is a Michelin Star?
📍 What makes a restaurant qualify?
📍 How do we stack up at Chez Genèse?
📍 Does our team have what it takes to compete at this culinary level?
We’ll walk through all 5 Michelin qualifications, share what makes our food and team unique, and discuss how impact and excellence aren’t mutually exclusive!
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00:00 Intro
01:12 My Business
01:36 What’s the big deal with Michelin Star anyways?
02:33 How did it originate?
03:45 The stars
04:02 How are they given out?
05:07 What are the qualifications?
05:19 (1) Quality of Ingredients
06:13 (2) Harmony of flavors
07:02 (3) The Mastery of Cooking Techniques
08:03 (4) Personality of the Chef – ADD B-ROLL
10:27 Do I think we can do it?
10:58 Pros & Cons
14:20 Is this possible?
15:20 Blooper
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☕️ About Chez Genèse ☕️
We are a small, French inspired café located at 616 South Elm Street in downtown Greensboro, NC. We offer an integrated hiring model, seeking to provide equal employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It is our mission to provide community & connection across the table.
🥐 We believe good food brings people together!
🥐 We are a full service, first come-first served restaurant.
🥐 We do not accept reservations.
🥐 Weekdays, breakfast is served from 8-11am and lunch from 11-2pm.
🥐 Weekends, we serve brunch only from 8-2pm.
🥐 HOURS OF OPERATION: 8am-2pm, daily (CLOSED THURSDAYS)
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22 Comments
The Honey drizzle is PRICELESS!!!!
WHAT??? That’s insane- Michelin tires are the origin for Michelin stars?? That’s crazy! Never knew that!
The food from Chez Genese is very representative of love and nostalgia. Your personality and care very much come through with the food. We definitely win in that category!
I was joking about the tires the other day! However, I just realized I wasn’t wrong! What intresting history 😊
Love you and Chez Genese! Wish I could give you a star right now!
chez genese is THE BEST spot in greensboro! it’s truly deserves its recognition and is soo worthy of a michelin star!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Chez Genèse is definitely on the level and caliber of a Michelin starred restaurant. Fingers crossed this reaches the right people because the recognition is warranted! 🇫🇷
chez genese on top ⭐️ 🙌
I agree that our weak point is dining consistency, and I want to do everything in my power as a server and host to help us get that Michelin star!
I also agree that I don't want the restaurant exploding with popularity- Chez Genese is a singular establishment focused on community and I love our regulars!
Chez Genèse ✨✨✨✨
The absolute BEST restaurant in Greensboro!! Thank you for your outstanding way of thinking about food, service and ambiance!! Let’s get a Michelin Star!!
Tom in GSO
Very well done Kathryn!! We have been enjoying your restaurant for many years and it is excellent. Really appreciate the vision of obtaining a Michelin Star rating. The quality of your product can certainly obtain one. All the Best and Thank You!! Jose Milan
Let’s go Chez Genese! ⭐️
Earning a Michelin star is an admirable and achievable goal that Chez Genese should strive for given your commitment to excellence, community building and inclusion. Wishing you continued success in reaching this goal, awarded or not, it s all about the journey and continued support of your patrons
Hey Kathryn, if there is any restaurant in NC that is deserving of a star, it is yours. As a fellow chef, I admire what you and your team have worked so hard to create and maintain. My family and I do not frequently go out to restaurants, but when we are able, Chez Genese is our choice.
I disagree with your consistency take. There was a period of over 7 months I ordered the same eggs en cocotte four consecutive times, and each dish was as perfect as the one before it.
Chez Genese holds a special place in my heart (and arteries) because it is the first restaurant my little one experienced. She loved the ricotta pancakes, far better than mine!
Sorry for the wall of text, but I have been meaning to compliment your hard work as I've seen you behind the line each time I've dined at your establishment. What you and your team do each day is very special and I hope you know that you excel in the business of making experiences and memories.
I just ate there today. It is always perfect!
"Dream big dreams, for they have the power to stir men's [and women's] souls." – Marcus Aurelius. A brilliant plan: you either win big, or you win.
While maybe not the typical Michelin Star restaurant, it is an interesting idea and I love the vision! Do you know if there are any other breakfast restaurants that have received a star?
I Love Chez the most! ❤❤❤❤
Nobody puts their whole self into the craft like Chef Hubert. The Michelin food inspectors would be lucky for the opportunity to try her brunch. :]
You & Chez G are definitely deserving!⭐️⭐️⭐️