The Michelin Guide had first appeared in 1900, the brainchild of tire magnates André and Édouard Michelin, based in the modest French town of Clermont-Ferrand. Today, the Michelin Guide spans 28 editions across more than 25 countries and remains the global barometer of high-end gastronomy. Debate also continues about the value of Michelin stars, especially when the majority of new regional and global guides are launched following paid partnerships with tourism boards. What remains uncontested is that the Michelin Guide has turned some chefs and dishes over the years into culinary icons. All three of his restaurants — Zén in Singapore, Frantzén in Stockholm and FZN in Dubai — hold three Michelin stars.