Julia Binswanger

Michelin's undercover inspectors finally hit Philly and Boston.

It's not that the two historic towns lacked star-worthy spots before.

This is just the first time their tourism boards have paid for Michelin to come in.

Chad and Hannah Williams, the team behind Philadelphia's Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and its newly minted Michelin star, were grateful that the guide is expanding.

Here's Chad.

In total, one Boston restaurant and three Philly restaurants received one Michelin star each.

Sushi Show in New York was the only restaurant awarded three Michelin stars last night.

For NPR News, I'm Julia Binswanger in Philadelphia.