22 Articles found for “Restaurant Story”

Why I Love Restaurants by a UK MICHELIN Guide Inspector

The Magnolia State’s inaugural MICHELIN selection reveals a dining landscape shaped by heritage and ingenuity. Stretching from the hills of Oxford to the salt-swept air of the Gulf Coast, the state’s restaurants tell a story rooted in place yet unafraid of reinvention.

Thanks to its Green Stars and partnership with illycaffè, the MICHELIN Guide shines the spotlight on stories of restaurants that have a strong impact on the environment. Restaurant ONE in Roermond, the Netherlands, is a fine example of this. We would like to tell you how the kitchen garden made Edwin Soumang choose the path of sustainability.

The Michelin Guide’s green stars and the guide’s partnership with illycaffè provide food-loving travellers with information on sustainability by highlighting and recounting the stories of restaurants with a strong eco footprint such as the Lanterna Verde in Villa di Chiavenna.

Jennifer Kim's Korean-American story in restaurant form.

Texas has so much to offer, and it's now one of the most exciting food destinations in the country.

As the Cannes Film Festival rolls out its red carpet, we’re serving a cinematic tasting menu of unforgettable food moments — from 'Parasite' to 'Babette’s Feast'. We've paired these beloved Cannes movies with some of our MICHELIN Guide restaurants that echo each story’s flavor and feeling.

They overcame poverty, cancer and self-doubt to pursue their passion for the food business. We celebrate their stories.

Today we celebrate the success stories of Malaysians working abroad and flying the Jalur Gemilang flag high from London to Singapore.

A meaty story for carnivores...

IPPUDO Ramen founder Shigemi Kawahara may have 175 restaurants around the world, but to him, each steaming bowl of noodles represents a story.

Tucked away in Hungary’s tranquil Bükk Mountains, Iszkor is more than just a restaurant – it’s a slow-built, heartfelt project. With a passion for seasonal ingredients, deep ties to local farmers and an unwavering respect for the land, Iszkor offers an authentic taste of rural life, where every dish tells a story of place, patience and purpose.

Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, internationally acclaimed for his boundary-crossing cuisine and flagship restaurants such as Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen in Kyoto, shares his insider favorites — from udon to tempura to cocktails — alongside stories that shaped his love for the city.

Kyoto has no shortage of izakaya, casual eateries where you can enjoy ryotei and kappo fare in a relaxed environment. Step into any one of them and be greeted by the same inviting atmosphere: gentle clinks of sake cups over the chitter chatter of guests either catching up with the chef by the counter or conversing among themselves set against warm lights that enhance the nostalgia of a Kyoto machiya (traditional two-story townhouse).

Karime López, the first Mexican woman to earn a MICHELIN Star, now helms Gucci Osteria in Florence alongside partner Takahiko Kondo, blending global flavors with Italian flair. They have a story that’s hard not to love.

The pair behind Smyth and The Loyalist share their story of teamwork in and out of the restaurant business.

'Notes From a Young Black Chef' chronicles the young chef's story from growing up in the Bronx and Nigeria to opening and closing his first restaurant.

The love story behind one of Bangkok's most highly-rated restaurants.