][1]Details of the new Michelin Guide have been released today and, for Scotland at least, it’s a bit of a snore. There are no new Michelin stars north of the border and no-one has lost one.
The notable exception to the zzzzz fest is Galvin Brasserie de Luxe, part of The Caledonian in Edinburgh, which has been awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand. The award recognises good food at a moderate price.
The award crowns a good week for the Galvin brothers and their two Edinburgh restaurants. Earlier this week, we reported how The Pompadour by Galvin, also in The Caley, had been awarded three AA Rosettes.
Otherwise Scotland remains static with fifteen restaurants at one Michelin star and Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles with two.
Blumenthal takes two stars
In England, Heston Blumenthal’s Dinner restaurant has been given its second star as has Greenhouse in Mayfair.
There is a full run down of all the stars and Bib Gourmands here.
Unsurprisingly, the Guide underlines that while there are pockets of excellence elsewhere, for example in Scotland’s capital, London remains the power house of the UK’s culinary scene.
Most exciting cities in the world
This is what the Guide’s Editor, Rebecca Burr had to say:
‘The Michelin guide has always reflected what’s out there and London in particular has never offered so much choice – there really is something for everyone and for every occasion and there appears to be no end to the number of exciting new restaurant openings. With cuisines and culinary influences from all parts of the globe, it’s no surprise that the capital is one of the most exciting cities in the world for food.
‘We’ve seen internationally acclaimed chefs open restaurants over here but we’re also delighted to witness the rise of the next generation of talented British chefs and the continued evolution of British cooking.’
The guide will be available from 4 October priced at £15.99 (€16.99 in Ireland). It will also be available via an Apple App priced at £5.99.