The Awards One (2022).
Opinions on G&M and Michelin.
Michelin
Let’s do this.
From the official press release:
69 restaurants, covering 21 cuisine types; 14 restaurants get a Bib Gourmand, 9 receive a Michelin Star, and 2 Two Michelin Stars. Michelin has unveiled the 2022 selection of the Michelin Guide Dubai — the first-ever edition in the United Arab Emirates — celebrating Dubai’s spectacular culinary map, that is as vibrant and diverse as it is energetic.
Disclaimer: my below opinions do not take away from the hard work in any of the kitchens listed. This is a conversation about the specific recognitions in the current list. Opinions are subjective, and so is taste.
Two Michelin stars awarded to Il Ristorante Niko Romito and STAY by Yannick Alléno.
It’s been a long minute since I visited STAY. As impressive a chef as Yannick is (I was very surprised to see him in Dubai, especially after the tragic loss of his son this year), the model of ‘celebrity chef comes to Dubai twice a year’ is one I’d love to see retired fo…
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