It’s that time of the year again..
Posted: 15 January '10 by Niall
Michelin Guide to Great Britain and Ireland 2010
The Michelin Guide to Great Britain and Ireland 2010 was released today.
What’s it all about? The Michelin Guide is a series of guide books published by Michelin for over a dozen countries and is the oldest and best-known European hotel and restaurant guide. The venerated Red Book is researched and published on a yearly basis and is waited for with bated breath by top restauranteurs – a single star is a notable achievement in itself, while 3 stars can turn the talented chef into a household name overnight.
Topping the order are some of the restaurants that Kelly and I had already singled out as being our next targets from our eating-out-wishlist, among them newly awarded 3-star restaurant “Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester” in London and “The Fat Duck”, Heston Blumenthal’s restaurant in Bray-on-Thames.
Northern Ireland receives little attention, with Deanes of Belfast being the only our only entry. Thankfully, Michael Deane has retained his single Michelin star, a sure sign of continued high standards in his restaurant – and some welcome news after the restaurant had to close this week to repair a burst water pipe caused by the recent cold weather.
Other restaurants have not been so lucky, with chef Dylan McGrath’s restaurant “Mint” in Ranelagh, Dublin losing a star, along with “Gordon Ramsay at Claridge’s” – I’m sure there will be a few F-words in the Ramsay household tonight!
For the rest of the winners and losers you should see the Michelin Guide to Great Britain and Ireland 2010 – you can also visit the Michelin website.
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Sounds a bit strange to me.. Claridges loses a star but Deanes keeps theirs!?!
Yes, was most surprised to learn that Deanes in Belfast has a star. For the first time at a Michelin starred place I had to wait minutes at the entrance before someone came upto me. The serviette had a stain and when it was opened there was a hair inside (a hare would have been excusable). The food I had was worthy of round 2 of Master Chef. Definitely the most disappointing Michelin experience ever.
I have to agree, Robert. I was a little surprised with the Michelin star myself – compared to some of the other starred eateries in the UK I wouldn’t have said that the food in Deanes was comparable. Good, certainly, but not outstanding.
Now that Deanes has been refurbished we’re due for another visit – and to write a review!
Hopefully we’ll see some renewed energy from the kitchen..