The first regional Michelin guide for North America is heading for the Southeast, and its anonymous inspectors are already in the field. This new Michelin Guide American South, announced Wednesday, will cover the top restaurants in six states: Alabama,

The cuisine of the American South is a unique product of diverse influences creating an iconic array of specialties prepared by proud and impressive culinary talent," the guide's international director said.

If we were in charge of a Michelin guide that includes Charlotte and Raleigh, here are the restaurants we’d include.