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One Star: Denotes a very good restaurant in its category.
Two Stars: Signifies excellent cooking worth making a detour for.
Three Stars: Represents exceptional cuisine that is worth a special trip.
This star rating system effectively helped diners determine which restaurants were worth the journey—even if it meant wearing out tires more quickly in the process. The relationship was symbiotic; as restaurants gained stars, more patrons sought these culinary experiences, leading to increased road travel and subsequently greater tire usage.