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Dining at a Michelin-starred restaurant is an exhilarating experience, and though it is one that usually comes at a very high price, there are ways to do it without busting your wallet. Here are 7 of them / By Inbal Cabiri Touch the stars: 7 ways to eat at Michelin-starred restaurants without spending a fortune

has a fixed menu. In many cases, it is cheaper. 05 Strategic wine pairing. Ordering a single glass of wine or sharing a bottle among diners allows you to enjoy the wine without nearly doubling the bill. 06 Follow the chef, not just the star. Chefs at starred restaurants often also have their own bistro, wine bar, or other casual, less expensive restaurant, offering a great way to get to know a respected chef’s food without paying the price of a flagship restaurant. 07 Check out smaller cities. Michelin-starred restaurants aren’t only to be found in the center of Paris, London or New York. There are Michelin-starred establishments in the smallest towns and most remote rural areas offering extremely high quality at more affordable prices. Sometimes it’s worth taking a trip out of town for a specific restaurant. Inbal Cabiri is a photographer, a food and travel writer, and creates personalized travel plans for vacations in Spain. She is certified in sustainable tourism. inbalcabiri.com, @inbalcabiri

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01 Go at lunchtime. Lots of restaurants offer more budget-friendly menus at lunchtime. The kitchen and chef stay the same, but the price tag does not. 02 Look for the Bib Gourmand label. Not all Michelin recommendations are starred. There are those that are designated by a “Bib Gourmand” label, with high-quality food at more affordable prices, and there are many others that may not have any official label but are highly recommended by

Michelin critics. To find them, go to the Michelin website and use “Bib Gourmand” or “Featured Restaurants” as search engine filters. 03 Start with one star. Three stars are the very top of the Michelin rating mountain, but even one star indicates a very high level of excellence and offers a more accessible way to experience Michelin-starred establishments. 04 Go for the fixed menu. Always check if a restaurant

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