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[2] Multiple anonymous Michelin inspectors visit the restaurants several times.
They rate the restaurants on five criteria: "quality of products", "mastery of flavor and cooking techniques", "the personality of the chef represented in the dining experience", "value for money", and "consistency between inspectors' visits".
[2][3] Inspectors have at least ten years of expertise and create a list of popular restaurants supported by media reports, reviews, and diner popularity.
[2] The Michelin Guide for Slovenia was first published in 2020 and revealed in March of the same year.