A long time coming – that's what officials are saying about the prestigious Michelin Guide arriving in Philadelphia.

Each year, 7,000 to 8,000 people apply to become inspectors for the Michelin Guide, widely considered to be the world’s authority on restaurants. On Tuesday, Gwendal Poullennec, Michelin’s Paris-based international director,

The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced a partnership with the Michelin guide, ensuring our city will be considered for inclusion in its global dining guidebook.