A spokeswoman for the company said it will temporarily discontinue guides for Las Vegas and Los Angeles next year because of the economy, though it has plans to resume publishing for both cities in 2011.

"Everybody knows we're in a difficult economic climate right now," she said. "It's based on the economy.

"Michelin is a very conservative company, and we've taken a very conservative approach to spending during this economic environment."

Andre Rochat, owner of Andre's at Monte Carlo, said he received a notice from Michelin about the guide's cancellation. His restaurant received one Michelin star this year.

Rochat said the lack of a guide for Las Vegas would not hurt business "because there is no business pretty much in general.