The Restaurant at JUSTIN Reaffirms MICHELIN Star and MICHELIN Green Star Status
06 Agosto 2024 - 12:54AM
JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery is proud to announce that for the
third consecutive year, The Restaurant at JUSTIN has been
awarded a MICHELIN Star and MICHELIN Green Star as a part of the
2024 MICHELIN Guide California. The Restaurant at JUSTIN
remains the only winery restaurant to earn both a
MICHELIN Star and a MICHELIN Green Star.
The Restaurant at JUSTIN is led by Executive Chef Rachel
Haggstrom and features a multicourse prix fixe menu exuding
farm-to-table excellence and the finest in California cuisine, with
dishes created from the freshest local ingredients. Complemented
with pairings from JUSTIN’s award-winning wines and sweeping views
of the vineyards, the restaurant brings an elevated culinary
experience to the wine country of Paso Robles. Following the
continued success of The Restaurant at JUSTIN, Chef Haggstrom
introduced an extended Chef’s Tasting Menu dining experience,
showcasing the best of the Central Coast alongside international
delicacies.
“As a pioneer of Paso Robles, JUSTIN has long been set apart by
our winemaking and hospitality offerings and we are proud to
continue providing culinary excellence at The Restaurant at
JUSTIN,” said Clarence Chia, senior vice president of marketing,
eCommerce, and direct-to-consumer for JUSTIN Vineyards &
Winery. “As underscored by this seal of approval from the MICHELIN
Guide, the team at The Restaurant at JUSTIN continues to deliver an
exceptional dining and hospitality experience on the Central Coast,
and we look forward to celebrating this incredible achievement
together.”
A MICHELIN Star is awarded to restaurants offering outstanding
cooking with five universal criteria: quality of ingredients,
harmony of flavors, mastery of techniques, the personality of the
chef as expressed through their cuisine, and consistency both
across the entire menu and over time. The MICHELIN Green Star
highlights restaurants at the forefront of the industry when it
comes to their sustainability practices. First revealed in 2020,
the MICHELIN Green Star was introduced into several of the 2021
editions of the MICHELIN Guide and has been awarded to The
Restaurant at JUSTIN since 2022.
“Being recognized by Michelin is an extraordinary honor for me,
both personally and professionally, and it reflects the exceptional
dedication of our team at The Restaurant at JUSTIN. Working
alongside such a talented and passionate team is a true privilege,
as they continually inspire me and enable my creativity to shine
through on every plate,” said Chef Haggstrom. “I am grateful to
Michelin for showcasing our region’s culinary excellence. Receiving
this prestigious recognition continues to inspire me to delve
further into innovative techniques and embrace the richness of
local ingredients.”
The Restaurant at JUSTIN has earned many honors this year,
including a Five-Star rating by Forbes Travel Guide and Five
Diamonds by AAA. These extraordinary achievements celebrate not
only exceptional food, but also hospitality, service, and décor.
The Restaurant at JUSTIN was also a featured restaurant at the 75th
Emmy Awards Governors Gala where Chef Haggstrom prepared a Citrus
Coast Medley of Dungeness Crab Delight on Tapioca Crisp.
A California native, Chef Haggstrom joined JUSTIN in 2019 and is
best known for her upscale farm-to-table cooking style that draws
influence from the state’s bounty of fresh, seasonal produce.
Currently, 95% of the ingredients on the seasonally rotating menu
are sourced locally from either the garden at JUSTIN Vineyards
& Winery or local purveyors and farmers throughout the Central
Coast, with The Restaurant at JUSTIN being one of the largest
purchasers at the local farmers market. The garden is home to a
robust orchard and edible flower fields and features exotic fruits,
vegetables, herbs, and an apiary, all of which supply ample
ingredients for service.
Established in 1991, when Paso Robles was just in its early days
and there were no other restaurants for several miles, The
Restaurant at JUSTIN became a beacon to the community followed by a
long legacy of excellence. Accolades include Wine Spectator’s 2017
Restaurant Award, an honor that recognizes top restaurants with a
great wine program, as well as 18 consecutive years of receiving
Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence, which highlights restaurants
featuring a well-chosen wine list of quality producers, along with
a thematic match to the menu in both price and style.
Nestled in the rolling hills of Paso Robles, The Restaurant at
JUSTIN is open for dinner Thursday through Sunday with seatings
available from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Reservations are required and can
be made at JUSTINWine.com/dine.
About JUSTIN Vineyards & WineryThe pioneer
of Paso Robles, Calif., JUSTIN® Vineyards & Winery was founded
in 1981 and is known for crafting world-class wines using Bordeaux
grape varieties, including the iconic ISOSCELES® blend of Cabernet
Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. The Vineyard Estate features
a tasting room, luxury five-star accommodations at the JUST INN®,
and a restaurant – making it one of the only wineries on the
Central Coast to offer all three amenities. The JUSTIN tasting room
offers lunch, while The Restaurant at JUSTIN offers a
MICHELIN-Starred multicourse fine dining experience Thursday
through Sunday. JUSTIN also has a second tasting room conveniently
located in the heart of Downtown Paso Robles. In addition to its
stellar hospitality, JUSTIN consistently receives top honors around
the world, establishing itself as a leader in new-world
Bordeaux-style winemaking. JUSTIN wines are available through fine
wine retailers and restaurants throughout the United States, or
directly from the winery via JUSTIN’s tasting rooms, online store,
or membership in the exclusive JUSTIN Wine Society wine club. To
discover more about JUSTIN, visit www.justinwine.com. To learn more
about our Corporate Social Responsibility work, visit
https://csr.wonderful.com/.
Media Contact
Meg Magee
Meg.Magee@Wonderful.com
310-210-1097
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