The "Guide Michelin" is probably the most respected & trusted restaurant guide in the world, and certainly in Europe. Their people eat at restaurants without revealing who they are, and write a review. Together they decide which restaurants should get one or more stars. It is a BIG deal in restaurant land to get a Michelin star. If you are really utterly amazing you might even get 2 or 3 (which is the maximum). It's mainly but not just about the food though, atmosphere, service, decoration and even cutlery and flowers etc count towards the total picture of a restaurant.
Recently the San Pellegrino list has been up and coming as well, they publish an annual top-100 of best restaurants in the world, currently topped by Noma in Denmark.
His parents took him to a Michelin-starred restaurant and he was impressed!
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Yes, there is a list of Michelin-starred restaurants, which is published annually by the Michelin Guide. This prestigious guide evaluates restaurants based on factors like quality of ingredients, mastery of flavor, and consistency. The list varies by region and can be found on the official Michelin website or in printed guides. Michelin stars can be awarded at different levels: one star for a "very good restaurant," two stars for "excellent cooking," and three stars for "exceptional cuisine."
The restaurant with a star on it is often referred to as a "Michelin-starred" restaurant. These establishments receive stars from the Michelin Guide, which rates the quality of food, service, and overall dining experience. A restaurant can earn one, two, or three stars, with three being the highest accolade, indicating exceptional cuisine worth a special journey. The star system is a prestigious recognition in the culinary world.
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Hugh Fernley-Whittingstall does not currently hold any Michelin stars. He is known for his work in promoting seasonal and sustainable cooking through his television shows and cookbooks, rather than for operating a Michelin-starred restaurant. His focus has been more on food advocacy and education than on fine dining.
Tokyo! Then Paris then London
Emeril Lagasse has received a total of one Michelin star for his restaurant Emeril's New Orleans, which was awarded in the 2008 Michelin Guide for New Orleans. However, he is not currently associated with any Michelin-starred restaurants, as the star was lost in subsequent years. Despite this, Emeril is a highly influential figure in the culinary world, known for his television shows and contributions to Creole and Cajun cuisine.
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Michelin Guide begin awarding in the year of 1969 to the restaurant. In the year 1765 there were food and products been sold.
As of 2023, France has a total of around 600 Michelin-starred restaurants. The Michelin Guide awards stars based on the quality of the food, with one star indicating a "very good restaurant," two stars signifying "excellent cooking that is worth a detour," and three stars representing "exceptional cuisine that is worth a special journey." The number of starred establishments can vary each year due to new ratings and openings or closures of restaurants.