Michelin Releases Latest UK Guide
Gastronomes take note – Friday January 25 is the launch date for the Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2008. Priced at £15.99 (€23.20 in the Republic of Ireland), this year’s guide includes 15 new one-star restaurants, and making the list of ‘Rising Stars’ for 2008 are five establishments tipped for one star and three that are serious contenders for two. There are also 33 new Bib Gourmand establishments, offering ‘good food at moderate prices’ – three courses for less than £28 (€40 in Ireland).
The Guide’s editor, Derek Bulmer, says: “Informal dining, greater use of locally grown produce and seasonality are the trends evident in this year’s guide. Customers are demanding more information about food provenance and sustainability, and chefs are responding by rediscovering local ingredients.”