Michelin
Our coverage brings together our coverage of Michelin-related developments across the UK and Ireland, including new star announcements, Bib Gourmand recipients, Green Star sustainability accolades, and chef and restaurant profiles. We report on what Michelin recognition means for business performance, staffing, kitchen standards, and brand value within the foodservice sector. Whether you’re a chef aspiring to earn a star, an operator leveraging accolades to drive bookings, or a group F&B leader analysing premium positioning.
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Oct- 2018 -9 OctoberFeatures
What’s the big deal with gin?
I love gin. Not to the extent that I have a drink problem, just that it’s my drink of choice when I do fancy a tipple. The virtues of gin are frequently the topic of conversation between myself and a good friend who can’t stand the stuff (we have a…
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8 OctoberRestaurants
Taiwan dumpling chain Din Tai Fung to open London restaurant
Taiwanese dumpling chain Din Tai Fung has announced it is to open a London restaurant based on Covent Garden’s Henrietta Street. The 250-cover restaurant will become the chan’s first outside of Asia, with plans for a second London restaurant on Tottenham Court Road already in motion. The chain, which described…
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3 OctoberAwards & Events
Michelin guide 2019: Welsh restaurant retains star despite plans to return it
The Welsh restaurant that announced it wanted to return its Michelin star rating has retained the accolade according to the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland 2019 Selection. The owners of The Checkers in Montgomery, Wales said they wanted to give back the Michelin star after featuring in the guide…
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1 OctoberRestaurants
Kuti’s Brasserie opens in Southampton’s Royal Pier
Kuti’s Brasserie, a fine dining Indian restaurant has launched in the former gate house of the historic Royal Pier in Southampton. Set in a two-story property, Kuti’s Brasserie has four dining areas with 110 covers on the ground floor; 60 on the first floor; 30 upstairs in the Chandelier Cocktail…
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Sep- 2018 -25 SeptemberAwards & Events
Welsh restaurant requests to ‘hand back’ Michelin star
The Checkers restaurant in Montgomery, Wales is attempting to give back its Michelin star after holding the accolade since 2011. According to the Shropshire Star, the restaurant owners no longer want to feature in the Michelin Guide, which is set to be released on 1 October, as the company is…
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25 SeptemberPeople
Michelin-starred restaurant hit with backlash from villagers over expansion plans
A Michelin-starred restaurant in County Durham has been hit by a backlash from locals who claim the restaurant’s traffic makes them “prisoners” in their own homes in an objection letter to Darlington council. The Raby Hunt restaurant, the only Michelin-starred restaurant in England’s north east, plans to combine the restaurant…
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25 SeptemberRestaurants
Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant group to open in London
The Imperial Treasure Restaurant Group has announced it is to open a London site in November, after previous success at Michelin-starred restaurants in Hong Kong, China and Singapore. Imperial Treasure will open its new restaurant in the city’s St James’s area and is expected to focus on Chinese-inspired fine dining.…
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25 SeptemberAwards & Events
Bibendum’s Claude Bosi recognised at AA Hospitality Awards
Bibendum chef patron Claude Bosi was among some of the people and establishments acknowledged at AA Hospitality Awards which celebrated its 21st year. The ceremony was held at Grosvenor House in London and hosted by TV presenter Claudia Winkleman. Bosi was given the Chef’s Chef award, chosen by his peers…
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24 SeptemberRestaurants
Michelin-listed 14 Upgate restaurant suddenly announces closure
Michelin-listed Louth restaurant 14 Upgate has announced it will close its doors at the end of the year in a message posted to its Facebook page late last night. 14 Upgate will serve customers for the final time on new year’s eve with owner Andrew Leonard recently looking to begin…
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17 SeptemberPeople
Helena Puolakka named executive chef at Skylon
D&D London has appointed Helena Puolakka as executive chef of modern European restaurant, Skylon on Southbank. She is currently the chef patron at Aster restaurant located in Nova Victoria, London and her new appointment will see Puolakka expand her role and take the helm at two restaurants in the capital…
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