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Michelin’s methodology in deciding its selections has remained the same since 1900 when the first was published in France. Michael Ellis, international director of the guides, explains the process. Tried and tested methods Ellis says the tyre company has an army of full-time food inspectors eating ten meals a week. They pay their bills, are... View Article

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When Elite Traveler recently interviewed Simon Rogan, he hinted that a return to London was on the cards. Now it has been revealed that the highly accomplished chef, whose flagship restaurant L’Enclume in Cumbria, north-west England has two Michelin stars, will take the helm at Claridge’s new restaurant from spring 2014. The venue, which is... View Article

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The Saatchi Gallery opened its doors to the wine world last weekend, playing host to The London Wine Experience and The Grape Foundation’s inaugural children’s charity wine auction. Hitting the capital for the second year in a row, and continuing what we hope will become an annual occurrence, The London Wine Experience drew in wine-lovers... View Article

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Michelin Guides’ international director Michael Ellis discusses trends he has noticed while deciding the latest selections. Michael Ellis has seen the world’s fine dining scene evolve during his time so far. It has been a short spell – two years as the guides’ top man pale in comparison to the 113-year history of the books... View Article

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Housed in Ian Schrager’s highly anticipated central London hotel, Berners Tavern has one of the grandest dining rooms you’ll find in the capital. Elite Traveler spends the evening at Michelin starred chef Jason Atherton’s latest venue and discovers the food is every bit as refined as the beautiful surroundings. It’s hard not to utter ‘wow’... View Article

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Japan has further established itself as the leading country for Michelin stars following release of the 2014 guide for the Kansai region. The addition of two new three-star restaurants in the 2014 Michelin Guide Kansai has taken Japan’s total number of top-tier establishments to 30. Traditional Japanese restaurant Kichisen went from two to three stars... View Article

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San Francisco now has more two-star restaurants than anywhere else in the US following the release of its 2014 Michelin Guide. Italian and French-inspired restaurant Quince gained an extra star to help bring the number of two-star restaurants to seven. Husband and wife Michael and Lindsay Tusk run the restaurant, which sits in the North... View Article

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He’s the UK’s chef of the moment whose award-winning restaurants in northern England are tempting foodies to venture out of London and sample some of the north’s finest. Simon Rogan fills us in on being a restaurateur, growing turnips and the vibrant dining scene outside of the British capital. By the time I’ve finished chatting... View Article

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In celebration of the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE, New York’s iconic Plaza Hotel is offering four one-of-a-kind hotel package experiences. This includes tickets to the inaugural Global Night Market event at The Plaza Food Hall, hosted by Todd English on Saturday, October 19 – a... View Article

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Award-winning chef and restaurateur Michael Mina and Fontainebleau have announced his latest restaurant concept, Michael Mina 74, opening this fall in the lobby of Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Michael Mina 74 will be the first concept of its kind created uniquely for the hotel by the celebrated chef, delivering a dynamic culinary and social destination that... View Article

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The Langham Place hotel in Hong Kong has appointed a new chef de cuisine for its restaurant Tokoro – Robatayaki & Whisky Bar. Internationally-trained Manabu Oikawa joins the the Michelin Bib Gourmand-recommended restaurant at the hotel in Mongkok, Hong Kong. Having worked in both traditional Japanese and contemporary western kitchens for over twenty years in... View Article

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New York maintained its standing as one of the premier fine dining destinations with a record 67 restaurants being awarded Michelin stars. Michelin’s 2014 guide to the Big Apple’s culinary scene saw star ratings given to Korean, New Zealand and Scandinavian restaurants – an indication the city still embraces diversity in the fine dining restaurants... View Article

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