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AUBURN-OPELIKA — In a landmark moment for the Auburn-Opelika area, 1856 – Culinary Residence, located in Auburn University’s Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center, has been recommended by The MICHELIN Guide 2025. This recognition makes 1856 the first restaurant in Auburn ever to receive this distinction and the first teaching restaurant in the United States to be acknowledged by the prestigious international guide.

The honor places Auburn-Opelika firmly on the map as a rising culinary destination and underscores the region’s growing reputation for innovation and excellence in hospitality.

At 1856 – Culinary Residence, fine dining doubles as a living classroom. Under the direction of Chef Joël Antunes, students from the Horst Schulze School of Ho

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