When Eleven Madison Park, New York reopens on 10 June, it will be the world’s first three Michelin star plant-based restaurant. Will it retain three stars when Michelin inspectors visit again? Will they make an exception? Will they see this as the sign of the times? And more importantly, can Daniel Humm reinvent himself as the world’s leading vegetable and plant-based chef … [Read more...]
‘Casse-Croute’ by Karen Torosyan to slowly come to an end with final service on 29 May
BRUSSELS: Casse Croute, the 'takeaway' service of Bozar chef Karen Torosyan which regaled Brussels and Belgians with his renowned 'pies' throughout the pandemic will slowly come to an end. The chef who decided not to open the Bozar Restaurant's terrace and wait until he is allowed to serve guests indoors in June said that the last Casse-Croute service will end on Saturday 28 … [Read more...]
Dreaming big: Nothing is impossible for Kristian Brask Thomsen
As a master storyteller, Kristian Brask Thomsen leaves the best for the end. He is walking the streets of Barcelona clad in a mask when we speak. I’d love to do the same but have to take notes and record the conversation. I haven’t yet found a way to do it on foot. They say that creativity flows on long walks and soon after we end, he sends me a snapshot of the number of steps … [Read more...]
Alchemist reloaded: “It is almost like opening a new restaurant”
An introspective live music performance, a surreal pink disco experience and edible impressions that include ant-cheese, pig’s blood and raw jellyfish. These are some of the new items on the menu as Copenhagen restaurant Alchemist once again opened its doors on May 4. ”It almost feels like opening a brand-new restaurant”, says Head Chef and co-owner Rasmus Munk about the … [Read more...]
A six-star food truck as Mauro Colagreco visits Alexandre Mazzia in Marseille
On Sunday 9 May, in Marseille, Alexandre Mazzia, chef of restaurant AM in Marseille, the latest three Michelin star restaurant in France welcomes Mauro Colagreco for a one-off four hands dinner on the food-truck he has created during the pandemic to sell his ‘jewels’ at lunch. It is a special brunch that will start at the food truck with a glass of champagne and a few finger … [Read more...]
