Since the 2006 edition of Michelin’s famous Red Guide was published, there has been a lot of talk of the relevance of the powerful restaurant guide. Restaurants are starting to tell Michelin “no thank you” and are starting the new trend of offering good food at a lower price and a more relaxed atmosphere. Of course, the grand tradition of Parisian fine dining is not going to die anytime soon, but with the changing tides many wonder if the Red Guide is as relevant as it once was for choosing a restaurant. The alternative? The Lebey Guide, put out by the newspaper Le Figaro. Here’s a good article talking about the downfall of the Red Guide, with some suggestions from Lebey.