BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- While it might not be a coveted star, two Baton Rouge area restaurants were listed as Michelin-recommended restaurants.

Elsie's Plate & Pie and St. Francisville Inn & Restaurant were named as recommended restaurants in the Micheline Guide's new American South guide.

Three Louisiana restaurants, all in New Orleans, earned Michelin stars. Emeril's received two Michelin stars while Saint-Germain and Zasu each received one Michelin star.

“Food is at the heart of who we are in Louisiana,” said Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser. “From our Cajun and Creole flavors to our Gulf-fresh seafood and farm-to-table traditions, Louisiana’s cuisine is world-famous and one of the biggest reasons people travel here. The MICHELIN Guide’s recognition confirms what our visitors h

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