How the Michelin Guide’s Stars Affect a City’s Dining Scene | Eater
"A popular regional Japanese neighborhood restaurant included on the recommended list that saw a sharp increase in bookings and last-minute cancellations, prompting a shift to a more formal reservation policy with a modest cancellation fee and guaranteed contact for regulars. Management is weighing modest dining-room updates to meet heightened expectations now that some diners treat a visit as a 'once in a lifetime' event, while staff morale and confidence have improved with the added recognition." - Nikki Bayley
