VALLETTA: Jonathan Brincat had everything going for him. Three weeks ago, riding the crest of the wave as chef-owner of Noni, he was chef of one of the first three restaurants in Malta to clinch a Michelin star. Three weeks later, he has taken the decision to close the Valletta restaurant Noni, despite the fact that the Maltese government had not (at the time of writing) … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2020
(2) Noma to close at least until 14 April. “The hardest decision I’ve ever had to take”- René Redzepi
COPENHAGEN: Noma restaurant chef and owner René Redzepi has announced the temporary closure of noma Restaurant till at least 14 April. "Despite the fact that being together is everything that we do, the reality is that at this time, being together is not in the best interest of our community," said the award-winning chef and one of the leaders of the world of … [Read more...]
(1) David Martin launches YouTube channel
BRUSSELS: David Martin, chef of 2 Michelin star Brussels restaurant La Paix and an entrepreneur has launched a new Youtube channel called Martin Bonheur. The channel shows him preparing easy recipes that can be replicated at home. The French born chef who has made a name for himself at the Anderlecht restaurant but who is also an entrepreneur who previously owned renowned … [Read more...]
Tock and the record restaurant cancellations of the past week
Nick Kokonas, the founder and CEO of Tock, a restaurant experience booking engine and co-owner of the Alinea Restaurant Group that includes Alinea, Next, The Aviary, Roister and St. Clair Supper Club has reported a considerable increase in the number of restaurant cancellations over the past few days. As the spike in coronavirus (COVID 19) cases rises around the world, … [Read more...]
If you cannot go to Hisa Franko, Hisa Franko comes to you
KOBARID: Ana Ros and Valter Kramer have decided to close Hisa Franko from Monday 16 March to Tuesday 31 March. Ana Roš, the award winning chef of the Slovenian restaurant in Kobarid said "After every rain, the sun comes out. And when the sun comes out, everything is so beautiful." This had to be a special month for Ana Ros and Walter Kramer. They were set to welcome … [Read more...]
