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In what year did the word 'foodie' first appear in print, coined by critic Gael Greene?
Greene used the word in New York Magazine to describe devoted diners, and it caught on fast.
Source: Wikipedia - Foodie (2024) en.wikipedia.org
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In what year was the Michelin Guide, the world's most famous restaurant rating system, first published?
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nearly 35,000 copies
About how many free copies of the first Michelin Guide were distributed?
It's remarkable that a tire company's giveaway grew into the world's most prestigious dining award.
Source: Wikipedia - Michelin Guide (2024) en.wikipedia.org
23 restaurants (2023)
How many restaurants in Japan currently hold three Michelin stars?
Japan consistently ranks among the top countries for Michelin-starred dining.
Source: Wikipedia - Michelin Guide (2023) en.wikipedia.org
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