Consolidated "Michelin Restaurants" thread
Sep 18, 2019, 5:01 pm
#1861
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There have been single diners at the bar for both of our experiences there. Sometimes a few single diners. So not out of place at all. When I have been there, we've had the entire group of diners always talking with each other anyway! (If you're remotely sociable, I'm sure you can do the same.)
I do agree that any omakase restaurant is not the best place to take a non-sushi diner. Especially for these prices!
I do agree that any omakase restaurant is not the best place to take a non-sushi diner. Especially for these prices!
Sep 18, 2019, 5:07 pm
#1862
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Sep 24, 2019, 2:36 pm
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Not sure if relevant to this thread, but quite possibly: https://www.france24.com/en/20190924...cheese-souffle
"Marc Veyrat, who runs the prestigious “La Maison des Bois” restaurant in Haute-Savoie in the French Alps, only discovered he had lost one of his three stars – the maximum number of stars that can be awarded, and which Veyrat had earned a year earlier – when the 110th edition of the respected guide was published at the start of this year. Veyrat claims the downgrade came after a Michelin inspector mistakenly thought he had adulterated a cheese soufflé with English Cheddar instead of using France's Reblochon, Beaufort and Tomme varieties.
"I put saffron in it, and the gentleman who came thought it was cheddar because it was yellow. That's what you call knowledge of a place? It's just crazy," Veyrat told France Inter radio. The chef learned of the downgrade “without any notification or advance warning”, according to his legal counsel, Emmanuel Ravanas, who issued a press release to French media on Monday. "
Cheddar-gate: French chef sues Michelin Guide, claiming he lost a star for using cheddar
"Marc Veyrat, who runs the prestigious “La Maison des Bois” restaurant in Haute-Savoie in the French Alps, only discovered he had lost one of his three stars – the maximum number of stars that can be awarded, and which Veyrat had earned a year earlier – when the 110th edition of the respected guide was published at the start of this year. Veyrat claims the downgrade came after a Michelin inspector mistakenly thought he had adulterated a cheese soufflé with English Cheddar instead of using France's Reblochon, Beaufort and Tomme varieties.
"I put saffron in it, and the gentleman who came thought it was cheddar because it was yellow. That's what you call knowledge of a place? It's just crazy," Veyrat told France Inter radio. The chef learned of the downgrade “without any notification or advance warning”, according to his legal counsel, Emmanuel Ravanas, who issued a press release to French media on Monday. "
Sep 25, 2019, 6:28 pm
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Not sure if relevant to this thread, but quite possibly: https://www.france24.com/en/20190924...cheese-souffle
"Marc Veyrat, who runs the prestigious La Maison des Bois restaurant in Haute-Savoie in the French Alps, only discovered he had lost one of his three stars the maximum number of stars that can be awarded, and which Veyrat had earned a year earlier when the 110th edition of the respected guide was published at the start of this year. Veyrat claims the downgrade came after a Michelin inspector mistakenly thought he had adulterated a cheese soufflé with English Cheddar instead of using France's Reblochon, Beaufort and Tomme varieties.
"I put saffron in it, and the gentleman who came thought it was cheddar because it was yellow. That's what you call knowledge of a place? It's just crazy," Veyrat told France Inter radio. The chef learned of the downgrade without any notification or advance warning, according to his legal counsel, Emmanuel Ravanas, who issued a press release to French media on Monday. "
Cheddar-gate: French chef sues Michelin Guide, claiming he lost a star for using cheddar
"Marc Veyrat, who runs the prestigious La Maison des Bois restaurant in Haute-Savoie in the French Alps, only discovered he had lost one of his three stars the maximum number of stars that can be awarded, and which Veyrat had earned a year earlier when the 110th edition of the respected guide was published at the start of this year. Veyrat claims the downgrade came after a Michelin inspector mistakenly thought he had adulterated a cheese soufflé with English Cheddar instead of using France's Reblochon, Beaufort and Tomme varieties.
"I put saffron in it, and the gentleman who came thought it was cheddar because it was yellow. That's what you call knowledge of a place? It's just crazy," Veyrat told France Inter radio. The chef learned of the downgrade without any notification or advance warning, according to his legal counsel, Emmanuel Ravanas, who issued a press release to French media on Monday. "
Sep 28, 2019, 7:11 am
#1868
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Cinc Sentis * Barcelona
On a recent trip to Barcelona, we decided to visit the 1 Michelin-star restaurant Cinc Sentits (translated to "Five Senses"). It advertises as a "Modern Catalan" cuisine with a strong focus on local ingredients.
They offer 2 menus: short menu priced 99 euros, long menu 119 euros.
We went for the short menu, about 2 hour-long:
-tapas in the 'lounge area' with a glass of Vermouth
-bread basket (so good!)
-4 small dishes
-1 pre-dessert
-1 dessert
Beautiful presentation, each dish comes with a small display.
The dessert was spectacular, with liquid nitrogen used in front of the table to "bake" an almond meringue.
Some pics below:
Squab, corn purée, grilled lettuce, baby cucumber
Little gift to take home "hot chocolate sauce" in a tub
They offer 2 menus: short menu priced 99 euros, long menu 119 euros.
We went for the short menu, about 2 hour-long:
-tapas in the 'lounge area' with a glass of Vermouth
-bread basket (so good!)
-4 small dishes
-1 pre-dessert
-1 dessert
Beautiful presentation, each dish comes with a small display.
The dessert was spectacular, with liquid nitrogen used in front of the table to "bake" an almond meringue.
Some pics below:
Squab, corn purée, grilled lettuce, baby cucumber
Little gift to take home "hot chocolate sauce" in a tub
Sep 30, 2019, 3:04 pm
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Quilon London - 1 star
I did a little food-rally through London. For the first stop I decided to try Quilon, an Indian Restaurant with 1 Michelin star. It´s located at Taj51 hotel.
Our dinner started with some nibbles.
We took the seafood tasting menu which was priced with 85 GBP including service which was reasonable in my eyes.
I can´t remember all dishes so I leave you alone with the pictures.
The dinner was very good, I really enjoyed it. Highly recommended.
Our dinner started with some nibbles.
We took the seafood tasting menu which was priced with 85 GBP including service which was reasonable in my eyes.
I can´t remember all dishes so I leave you alone with the pictures.
The dinner was very good, I really enjoyed it. Highly recommended.
Oct 2, 2019, 12:11 pm
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Oct 2, 2019, 3:01 pm
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While on the subject of Chicago, I've really been impressed by Temporis.
Oct 3, 2019, 5:55 pm
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Figured you guys would get a kick out of this one.
https://www.reddit.com/r/WeWantPlate...ver_been_chef/
DiverXO - 3*** in Madrid.
https://www.reddit.com/r/WeWantPlate...ver_been_chef/
DiverXO - 3*** in Madrid.
Oct 22, 2019, 3:37 pm
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London: Ledbury **
After some time since my last visit I tried Ledbury again. The restaurant is awarded with 2 Michelin stars which I didn´t understand in the past especially compared to the London 3 star options.
The restaurant is located in Notting Hill what means a relative long drive from the center.
We choosed a pescetarian tasting menu. Food was outstanding, I really loved it. For me nearer to 3 stars than 2 stars.
After the meal we visited the kitchen which is located at the Basement, got some ice cream bites and had a chat with chef Brett Graham.
I again enjoyed my visit a lot and can only recommend the Ledbury.
The restaurant is located in Notting Hill what means a relative long drive from the center.
We choosed a pescetarian tasting menu. Food was outstanding, I really loved it. For me nearer to 3 stars than 2 stars.
After the meal we visited the kitchen which is located at the Basement, got some ice cream bites and had a chat with chef Brett Graham.
I again enjoyed my visit a lot and can only recommend the Ledbury.