Meanwhile, three Alabama restaurants maintained their “Bib Gourmand” status from the previous year: Bayonet (Birmingham) Ovenbird (Birmingham) The Noble South (Mobile) Left off this year’s list were Birmingham restaurants La Fete and Pizza Grace, who were named “Bib Gourmand” restaurants with Bayonet, Ovenbird and The Noble South.

Three restaurants that have been open in the Birmingham area for just a couple of years have been honored with recommendations by one of the most prestigious culinary groups in the world.

On Wednesday night, the Michelin Guide held its annual American South ceremony was in Nashville, recognizing some of the best restaurants across the South, including several in Alabama.