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This concurrent resolution requests the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT) to sponsor a Michelin Guide for restaurants across Hawaii, recognizing the state's evolving culinary scene and the potential benefits of such a guide. The resolution highlights that while the Michelin Guide has expanded to several U.S. states and cities, it has not yet included Hawaii, despite the state attracting Michelin-starred chefs and becoming a culinary destination. The resolution notes that a Michelin star can provide significant advantages for restaurants, including increased diners, better recruitment of culinary staff, and enhanced publicity. Additionally, the resolution asks counties to assist in financing the guide and calls for official copies of the resolution to be sent to the DBEDT Director and county mayors. The underlying motivation appears to be both promoting Hawaii's culinary reputation and supporting the local restaurant industry, particularly in light of a 2022 workforce assessment that identified culinary staffing as a challenging area.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=118&year=2025