Michelin Guide

Michelin Guide to unveil Istanbul restaurant selection in fall

The Michelin Guide has said it will unveil its first restaurant selection for Istanbul in October this year.

"Istanbul, which is a first-rate gastronomy destination, impressed our team. Michelin Guide will now introduce this city to gourmets from all around the world," Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guide, told a press conference in Istanbul on April 21.

Notos owner named Greece's best culinary ambassador in Belgium

Despite the fact that all the tables were occupied, silence prevailed. Next to us, a well-dressed gentleman who looked to be in his 80s was enjoying dinner alone - the entire ritual: first course, second course, not too much dessert, just a couple of bites, then a little cheese and a final sip of red wine, Greek wine. When done, he had finished off the best part of the whole bottle.

5 Greek restaurants keep quality flag high with Michelin Stars

The Michelin Stars rating guide is considered the bible for the all gourmet lovers and bon viviers, with a history of food critique spanning over a century. It is something like the Nobel Prize for food. Suffice it to say that many chefs have lost their sleep, and even their minds (literally) over either getting that coveted Michelin Star or retaining it. It is a serious business.