what is michelin bib gourmand

The Michelin Bib Gourmand is an award given by the Michelin Guide to restaurants that offer great food at reasonable prices. It was created in 1997 and distinguishes restaurants that offer a refined cuisine at an affordable price. The price limit for Bib Gourmand consideration varies from country to country, depending on the cost of living, but the inspectors are searching for the same high quality, wherever they happen to be in the world. The Bib Gourmand is awarded to restaurants that offer a complete menu, with starter, main course, and dessert, with an outstanding price/quality ratio. The total cost for three courses should come to under a certain amount, depending on the local cost of living. The Bib Gourmand is less prestigious than the Michelin star, but it does reward quality restaurants. It is awarded to nearly 600 establishments in France and is being emulated in other countries.