“ONCE you reach this point, you have to carefully think, what else is there? What is life without a dream ahead? Now we will chase another dream.” These were the words of Marbella chef Dani Garcia, just 22 days after achieving almost every chef’s fantasy of winning his third Michelin Star on November 21 in Lisbon. The news that the 42-year-old will close his restaurant in December 2019 to focus on new projects – but keep his three stars – was something that shocked and even disappointed customers and admirers. Although Garcia is possibly the quickest to throw in the towel at the peak of his culinary career, he is not the first. Before him famous Spanish chefs such as Sergi Arola, Carme Ruscalleda and Ferran Adria closed their eateries citing the immense pressure of maintaining the accolade, economical factors and new ambitions as their motives. Michelin starred-restaurants may be prestigious but it is well-known that they are not financially sustainable. … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: As Dani Garcia’s Michelin-starred restaurant shuts, top chef spills beans on what Michelin Guide really look for
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EXCLUSIVE: As Dani Garcia’s Michelin-starred restaurant shuts, top chef spills beans on what Guide really look for
“ONCE you reach this point, you have to carefully think, what else is there? What is life without a dream ahead? Now we will chase another dream.” These were the words of Marbella chef Dani Garcia, just 22 days after achieving almost every chef’s fantasy of winning his third Michelin Star on November 21 in Lisbon. The news that the 42-year-old will close his restaurant in December 2019 to focus on new projects – but keep his three stars – was something that shocked and even disappointed customers and admirers. Although Garcia is possibly the quickest to throw in the towel at the peak of his culinary career, he is not the first. Before him famous Spanish chefs such as Sergi Arola, Carme Ruscalleda and Ferran Adria closed their eateries citing the immense pressure of maintaining the accolade, economical factors and new ambitions as their motives. Michelin starred-restaurants may be prestigious but it is well-known that they are not financially sustainable. … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: As Dani Garcia’s Michelin-starred restaurant shuts, top chef spills beans on what Guide really look for
7 Surrey restaurants have made it into The Good Food Guide 2019
The Good Food Guide by Waitrose and Partners has announced its top eateries and award winners for 2019. Published on Thursday September 5, the guide celebrates quality eateries and new discoveries across the UK and this year features seven restaurants in Surrey including Sorrel in Dorking which opened less than a year ago. Within the guide sits the UK’s Top 50 and it was Bagshot's Matt Worswick at the Latymer who secured 39th position. The Good Food Guide’s annual Top 50 restaurant ranking is highly regarded by chefs and restaurant-goers alike, with particular attention paid to those chefs and restaurants who make it into the Top 10. The list recognises the very best talent in the country and a place on it represents a huge achievement. Each position is decided by a combination of cooking score, editor appraisal and the strength of reader feedback. Read More Reviews of fine dining restaurants in and around Surrey Surrey restaurants that made it into The Good Food … [Read more...] about 7 Surrey restaurants have made it into The Good Food Guide 2019
Revealed: the 50 cheapest Michelin starred restaurants in the world
The Michelin Guide has long been associated with the most expensive and exclusive dinning experiences; restaurants that offer out-of-this-world food at out-of-this-world prices. But what if you could enjoy that same, interstellar-level grub without having to take out a payday loan to cover the cost? That's the question behind a new bit of research by the people at travel booking platform Traveloka, who have scoured the globe to find the 50 cheapest Michelin-starred meals out there. And the very cheapest can be enjoyed for less than you might spend in Pret every lunchtime. According to the research, the cheapest Michelin-starred meal in the world can be found for just £1.70 at the Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle restaurant. Admittedly, you might need to buy a plane ticket to Singapore to enjoy it. Indeed, the top of the list is dominated by Asian restaurants – in Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, and China. The first instance … [Read more...] about Revealed: the 50 cheapest Michelin starred restaurants in the world
The 7 best restaurants in Leatherhead according to TripAdvisor
The top restaurants in Leatherhead's according to TripAdvisor might not be the ones you expect. It seems in Leatherhead that having quality vegetarian and vegan options are important but there are also a few entries that will please the carnivores as well. Opening late, offering a great takeaway or a quality drinks menu can also stand you in good favour with the Leatherhead public. If you want Asian cuisine, a late night greasy takeaway or classic pub grub, Leatherhead has it on offer. If you need help deciding where to eat or if you just want to know if people share your opinion on the town’s best restaurant, check out our break down of the top seven rated on TripAdvisor. 7. Prezzo The Italian chain located on Church Street is a favourite of people in Leatherhead due to its service, no nonsense Italian food and sweet treats. A number of reviewers mentioned employee 'Mustafa' and how his smile and friendliness really added to their experience. The chain is known for selling … [Read more...] about The 7 best restaurants in Leatherhead according to TripAdvisor