<p>In this episode, Justin and Ray react to Alinea losing its third star and what this means for the Michelin Guide in 2025. Justin then breaks down how Michelin's "meta" has changed and how restaurant owners should be looking at the Guide.Ray breaks down the claim that "Dining Out Is Dead" and discusses the beef price-fixing accusations by the DOJ against major beef companies. Justin then shares an article he read regarding food critics and how they could change (for better or worse).</p><p><br></p><p>Links: </p><p><br></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ-Bb9lEZTt/" target="_new" rel="noopener">Grant Achatz Instagram Post</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/news-and-views/michelin-guide-northeast-2025-host-city-announcement-philadelphia" target="_new" rel="noopener">Michelin Guide Ceremony Announcement</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://youtu.be/pT7nOPwzxvY?si=qV6FJxzoDIViBnXk" target="_new" rel="noopener">Death of Dining Out (YouTube)</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-beef-justice-department-c6c57effee6ef1a8c1088d4e5edcc60a" target="_new" rel="noopener">Beef Price Fixing – Trump DOJ Case (AP)</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://cheferichuang.substack.com/p/the-curse-of-the-man-in-the-arena?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true" target="_new" rel="noopener">The Man in the Arena Problem (Substack)</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Enjoying the episode? Keep up with Repertoire:</strong>💌 <a href="https://www.joinrepertoire.com/newsletter">Subscribe to the Repertoire Newsletter</a> – Get industry insights, links, and podcast extras delivered weekly.🎙 <a href="https://geni.us/repertoirepodcast">Share the Podcast</a> – Pass it on to your team, group chat, or fellow chefs.📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joinrepertoire__">Follow us on Instagram</a> – Behind the scenes, quotes, and quick takes.</p><p><strong>Affiliate Disclosure:</strong>We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through Amazon or other affiliate links provided in this episode.</p><p><strong>Thanks for listening to Repertoire.</strong> 👨🍳🎧</p></li></ul>
