Tampa restaurants receive Michelin stars
May 15, 2023 - Three Tampa eateries received the city’s first Michelin stars Thursday. South Tampa’s Koya, Tampa Heights’ Rocca and Water Street’s Lilac received the prominent designation, which denotes a standard of excellence in the restaurant industry. Anonymous Michelin inspectors did not visit any Pinellas County establishments, as Visit St. Pete-Clearwater was not part of the agencies that facilitated bringing the guide to Florida.