Boston’s inaugural Michelin moment has been the talk of the town, inviting congratulatory messages, discussions of disappointment, and already future outlooks. The teams at restaurants that made the guide, like Pagu , had to juggle the shock of winning, as well as respond to an uptick in emails and other communication about reservations.

To be clear, it’s a good problem to have, but chef-owner Tracy Chang noted it was pretty immediate after the Michelin gala in Philadelphia last Tuesday evening.

“We saw the boost happen within 24 to 48 hours,” after the ceremony, Chang said. “Percentage wise, we’ve seen a 20% jump in reservations, and that’s great. But of course, we still have to deliver, right? People are coming in with heightened expectations, and the pressure is on.”

It just got

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