The Michelin guide awards stars to restaurants for excellence in food, drinks and service. A restaurant can earn up to three stars, widely considered the highest honour any restaurant can achieve. Inspectors conduct multiple visits before a rating is issued.

On Wednesday the company behind the global dining compendium added 13 restaurants to its California guide, with three in the L.A. area.

California's capital city is getting more recognition from the Michelin Guide. On Wednesday, the Michelin Guide revealed that three Sacramento restaurants were added to the prestigious California list.