Originally Posted by
GUWonder
In response to your question my answer is a no. The reason I noted what I did is because I do find that such an assignment of Michelin stars along a per capita basis in Europe is largely indicative of the comparative accessibility and consistency of good food at good restaurants in those countries; and I'd even say its largely indicative of how easy it is to avoid not-so-special dining in one country compared to another country.
Nothing wrong with a little passion and then some about what goes into our stomachs.
I'd say that your method has a major system error built into it:
You are comparing countries that has their own Michelin Guides with countries that are listed in the Main Cities of Europe, which for the 2011 edition means that 44 cities are squeezed into a guide consisting of 20 countries.
For Sweden, that means that only restaurants in Stockholm and Gothenburg will be considered. This is why the restaurant
Oaxen
has never received any stars. The same goes for
Fäviken Magasinet, located some 660 km from Stockholm, which won the "Food Experience of the Year 2011" at the Swedish White Guide.
And the restaurant
Daniel Berlin in Tranås, and I promise you that the list goes on...
The Guide Michelin is a fine tool for finding good restaurants in the cities it is covering, but it says very little about the overall culinary level of a country.
My 2 cents,
:: h ::
PS. And to not stray completely OT with this post: Gothenburg has no luxury hotels. The Avalon is an OK alternative as long as you don't eat there (
my review and images here) and for the Elite Plaza... well,
just read this...