The Michelin Guide is considered by some the gold standard of dining, a signal to the world that a city's restaurant scene has arrived. Driving the news: The Philly region will be included in the Michelin Guide Northeast Cities edition alongside Boston,

The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced a partnership with the Michelin guide, ensuring our city will be considered for inclusion in its global dining guidebook.

The Michelin Guide was first published for French motorists by brothers and tire manufacturers Andre and Edouard Michelin in 1900, although it was updated in 1926 to include the ratings of one, two or three stars. Today, the full guide rates over 40,000 restaurants in 24 countries and territories.