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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK village with Michelin-starred dining and famous sticky toffee pudding

The article discusses Cartmel, a small village in Cumbria known for its Michelin-starred restaurants and classic British dessert, sticky toffee pudding, highlighting its appeal as a culinary destination for tourists.

Feb 26 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Olivia Attwood's new ITV show branded 'a disaster' after 'serving lukewarm dishes'

Olivia Attwood's new cooking show, The Heat, faces backlash after its premiere episode featured poor service and lukewarm dishes.

Feb 25 • 22:38 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Violence 'Paralyzes' Jalisco: Walmart and Honda Adjust Operations; Megacable and AT&T Handle Call Center

Escalating violence in Jalisco, following the death of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, has led companies like Honda and Michelin to alter their operations for safety, while service providers have closed customer service centers in the region.

Feb 25 • 09:32 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Nunziata at the helm of Kings, Saints, and Lions

Francesco Nunziata returns to Nola to become the resident chef of the Michelin-star restaurant Re Santi e Leoni after gaining experience in Tuscany and maintaining Michelin status at his previous post.

Feb 25 • 06:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Pablo Rivero, owner of the most awarded grill: "The sweetbreads don't need to be whitened, they are put on the fire for a long cooking and another shorter one"

Pablo Rivero, owner of the Michelin-starred Don Julio restaurant, shares his unique approach to grilling sweetbreads, emphasizing technique for achieving the perfect texture.

Feb 24 • 14:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Rural town dubbed 'the new Notting Hill' is brimming with independent shops and Michelin-star restaurants

Bruton, a rural town in Somerset, has gained recognition for its vibrant independent shops, art galleries, and Michelin-starred restaurants, making it a trendy destination akin to Notting Hill.

Feb 24 • 11:45 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Wants to be the first pizzeria with a Michelin star

Papa John's aims to become the first pizzeria ever to receive a Michelin star, launching a new Pan Pizza it believes meets Michelin's stringent criteria.

Feb 22 • 15:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Fine and author casquería, this is the slaughterhouse menu of a Michelin-star restaurant that surprises in Madrid

A Michelin-star restaurant in Madrid introduces a unique menu celebrating the traditional practice of slaughtering, highlighting various pork dishes created by chef Javi Estévez.

Feb 21 • 23:34 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The selection of the Michelin guide is absurd. Why is this wine bar highlighted?

A review critiques the selection of Frances as a 'Bib Gourmand' restaurant in Oslo, arguing it does not serve exceptional food despite its recognition.

Feb 19 • 07:57 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

This place shows why the Michelin guide's choices are absurd

A review criticizes the Michelin guide's designation of the Oslo restaurant Frances as a Bib Gourmand for exceptional food at moderate prices, arguing it does not meet the criteria despite being a good wine bar.

Feb 19 • 07:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Romain Fornell, chef and businessman: “When things are going well, there is the temptation to believe that you are above good and evil”

Romain Fornell, a renowned chef, discusses the temptations of success and his culinary ventures across Spain and France.

Feb 19 • 04:25 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Swanky Michelin-starred restaurant owner questions blue state's affordable housing project

Chef Thomas Keller expresses caution regarding an affordable housing project in Yountville, California, emphasizing the need for responsible planning.

Feb 19 • 01:15 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Are the ruins of Bauska Castle no longer surprising? Does the state need to spend millions on 'Michelin'?

Latvia's participation in the 'Michelin' guide is a topic of debate, with supporters touting its benefits for tourism marketing and opponents questioning the necessity of such expenditure.

Feb 18 • 22:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Gourmet Cuisine: "Water as an Accompaniment – Terribly Boring"

Michelin-starred chef Jan Hartwig discusses the importance of wine pairing in gourmet cuisine and shares his thoughts on trendy beverage choices.

Feb 18 • 13:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I tried £14 viral chips from Michelin star chef to see if they're worth the hype'

A foodie visits a new London restaurant famous for its £14 loaded fries created by a Michelin-star chef to evaluate their worth.

Feb 17 • 15:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Hyundai – Michelin: Innovations in Tire Technology

Hyundai Motor Group has signed a third memorandum of understanding with Michelin aimed at accelerating innovations in tire technology for future mobility.

Feb 16 • 09:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"Fried Chicken is a Royal Discipline." At Bistro Centraal, They Treat It Like at a Michelin Star Restaurant, Serving Sparkling Wine with It

Bistro Centraal in Prague elevates fried chicken to an art form, where the preparation process is compared to scientific experimentation, highlighting the complexity and challenges of making this beloved dish.

Feb 16 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Miguel Sánchez Romera: “I had a Michelin star and hid that I was a chef for fear that my patients would not take me seriously as a doctor”

Miguel Sánchez Romera, a neurologist and former chef with a Michelin star, discusses his dual identity in his latest essay 'Neurogastronomy' and his fears about being perceived as less credible in medicine due to his culinary background.

Feb 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Bad Bunny at one of Argentina's top restaurants: he drank luxury wines, ordered a premium meat dish twice, and even applauded and asked the chef for an autograph

Bad Bunny dined at the Michelin-starred restaurant Aramburu in Buenos Aires, where he enjoyed luxury wines and premium dishes while fans gathered outside.

Feb 13 • 16:04 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

My, oh Maisan: A magical journey to Jeolla’s otherworldly twin peaks

The article discusses Jeolla’s Maisan, highlighting its recognition in the Michelin Green Guide and its appeal as a natural travel destination in South Korea.

Feb 13 • 09:28 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

An Unexpected Star from Zlín. Michelin Chef from the Villa Where Havel Spent His Childhood

The article discusses a Michelin-starred chef from Zlín who has connections to a villa associated with the Czech Republic's former president, Václav Havel.

Feb 13 • 08:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Iván Cerdeño, from achieving the first star with a 35-euro menu to nearing the third with high Manchego cuisine looking at the surroundings... and Toledo

Iván Cerdeño, a chef who initially shunned the culinary world, has achieved two Michelin stars for his exceptional high Manchego cuisine in Toledo.

Feb 12 • 23:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ecuadorian Sous Chef in New York: The Journey of Juan Andrés Pazmiño

Juan Andrés Pazmiño, a sous chef at the Michelin-starred restaurant Aska in Brooklyn, New York, began his culinary journey in Quito, Ecuador.

Feb 12 • 14:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Victoriano Porto, Michelin inspector for 35 years: "To make a report, you have to attach an invoice always. If you accept an invitation, it's grounds for dismissal"

Victoriano Porto, a Michelin inspector for 35 years, discusses his career and the strict ethical guidelines that govern it.

Feb 11 • 21:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Michelin two-star chef in hygiene row hits out at ‘prehistoric’ inspectors

A Welsh Michelin two-star chef criticizes hygiene inspectors for giving his restaurant a one-star rating based on concerns he believes were misunderstood and poorly assessed.

Feb 11 • 18:18 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Top Chef Reveals: This Ingredient Makes Every Sauce Better

Jesper Renström, a 26-year-old chef, shares kitchen tips and reveals a secret ingredient that enhances sauces.

Feb 11 • 17:27 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Tasting Sample in the Staff Kitchen: What Top Chefs and Their Employees Eat

A journalist explores the meals served to staff in top restaurants, featuring experiences from the kitchen of the Michelin-starred restaurant "Kai 3" on Sylt.

Feb 10 • 10:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Modernist Michelin Museum Under Renovation: Renowned Architect Prepares Transformation

The Michelin Museum, located in Clermont-Ferrand, France, is set to undergo renovation and expansion under the design of the renowned Japanese architectural firm Kengo Kuma & Associates.

Feb 10 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Spanish chef Nieves Barragán Mohacho achieves a new Michelin star in London

Spanish chef Nieves Barragán Mohacho has been awarded a new Michelin star for her restaurant Legado in London.

Feb 9 • 21:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

With Grandma's Recipes: The Story of Villa's Tacos, a Taqueria Featured in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Show

Villa's Tacos, featured in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime show, is celebrated for its Mexican cuisine inspired by grandma's recipes and recognized by Michelin Guide.

Feb 9 • 20:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants presented from the United Arab Emirates

The 2026 edition of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants will be presented from Abu Dhabi, marking a significant culinary event for the UAE.

Feb 9 • 12:36 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Michelin Guide 2026: Discover the 75 New 'Bib Gourmand' Selections in France

The Michelin Guide has revealed 75 new Bib Gourmand restaurants, highlighting quality dining at reasonable prices in France for its 2026 edition.

Feb 9 • 10:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Peaks Resembling the Horse’s Two Ears, the Spirit of the Red Horse Rises

The article highlights the scenic and spiritual significance of Mai Mountain Provincial Park in South Korea, which has been recognized in the Michelin Green Guide as a top travel destination.

Feb 7 • 23:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Michelin-star restaurant owner spiked woman's cocktail with date-rape drug

Vikas Nath, the owner of a Michelin-star restaurant, was found guilty of spiking a woman's drink with a date-rape drug in an attempt to overpower her for sex at a Mayfair club.

Feb 6 • 15:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Manuel Domínguez, chef: "We live in a time of 'gastrogilipollez'. Cuisine has become bourgeois"

Chef Manuel Domínguez expresses his disillusionment with modern gastronomy as he announces the closure of his Michelin-starred restaurant Lúa in Madrid after 21 years of operation.

Feb 5 • 04:25 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

The Michelin chef has lost his leg, his job, and his identity. A message from a stranger on Instagram awakened something in him

Michelin-starred chef Paul Cunningham reflects on the challenges he faced after losing his leg and identity, sparked by an unexpected message on Instagram.

Feb 3 • 19:38 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

Michelin chef Paul Cunningham has lost his leg, his job, and his identity. But he has found something else

Top chef Paul Cunningham reflects on his experiences over the past seven to eight years, which have led to a personal transformation after losing his left leg due to a severe infection.

Feb 3 • 19:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

5 wine trends in 2026

The taste preferences of wine lovers are constantly evolving, leading to new ideas each year to satisfy their cravings, with insights into the wine trends for 2026.

Feb 3 • 12:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

The Tudor Hall prepares for a Michelin multi-night event

The Tudor Hall restaurant in Athens is set to host a special culinary night featuring Chef Konstantin Filippou as part of the Athens Gastronomic Forum, promising a unique gastronomic experience.

Feb 3 • 06:30 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Chef Dani García offers a solution to the pricing problem in Spain's hospitality industry

Chef Dani García, a two-Michelin-starred cook, shares insights on how to address pricing issues in Spain's hospitality sector, highlighting the industry's challenges.

Feb 3 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Sadler, Prest and Lovato: an Olympic trio at "Casa Baglioni"

This week, the MI-CO-Cocktail, celebrating the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, is being featured at the event "La Dolce Altitude" held at Casa Baglioni, which offers stunning views and houses a Michelin-starred restaurant.

Feb 2 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Eel Rebellion: The Government Joins Chefs to End Its Consumption in Spain

The Spanish government, along with Michelin-star chefs, is taking measures to ban the consumption of European eels due to their threatened status.

Jan 30 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I walked into restaurant's kitchen and saw floor moving - truth was like a horror show

A professional chef reacts to the one-star review of Gareth Ward's Michelin-star restaurant, Ynyshir, in Wales, highlighting concerns about the establishment's kitchen conditions.

Jan 16 • 15:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Bolognese will be 'soft and tender' when 1 ingredient loved by Michelin chefs is added

Chefs from London's Fallow restaurant reveal that adding a specific ingredient praised by Michelin chefs can make bolognese or ragu notably softer and more tender.

Jan 16 • 14:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Cheapest Michelin-star restaurant in UK where three-course lunch costs £25

The Coach in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, offers a three-course lunch for £25, making it the cheapest Michelin-star restaurant in the UK.

Jan 16 • 11:52 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Viviana Varese: "Cooking is sharing, I want to teach that to people"

Chef Viviana Varese, one of the few Italian women with a Michelin star, aims to convey the importance of sharing and traditional regional cooking to the public, inspired by the teachings of maestro Gualtiero Marchesi.

Jan 15 • 13:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

Two-star Michelin restaurant in Wales handed one-star hygiene rating

A Welsh two-star Michelin restaurant, Ynyshir, faces scrutiny over its one-star hygiene rating despite the chef's claims of maintaining the highest standards.

Jan 14 • 22:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Top chef hits back as Michelin star restaurant handed 1-star food safety rating

Gareth Ward, the patron of Ynyshir Restaurant and Rooms, defends his establishment against a low food safety rating from the Food Standards Agency, asserting that his standards are always top-notch.

Jan 14 • 14:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Charming' village with incredible landmark and Michelin restaurant

Whalley is a historic village by the River Calder known for its heritage, stunning countryside, and Michelin-starred dining options.

Jan 12 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Pays 80 euros to eat at El Bohío, Pepe Rodríguez's restaurant, and gives unfiltered opinions about the menu

A food blogger visits El Bohío, a Michelin-starred restaurant by chef Pepe Rodríguez, to evaluate whether the 80-euro menu is worth the cost.

Jan 11 • 10:00 UTC

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