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Calgary Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Chorney-Booth: Seeing stars! Canada's Michelin options expand with new guide for Quebec
Article content Two weeks ago, I found myself sitting in the back room of a restaurant in Quebec City as chefs Daniel and Raphael Vézina popped a bottle of champagne for a jubilant toast. Just the day before, their restaurant, Laurie Raphael, founded in 1991 by Daniel and named after his two children who took over the business several years ago, was awarded a Michelin star in the famed restaurant guide's inaugural assessment of the province of Quebec. After putting decades of work into their food and hospitality, the father-son team were feeling justifiably validated. Article content Article content Article content Article content Of course, not every restaurateur in the province was as chuffed. Quebec – the third region in Canada to receive a Michelin Guide after the Greater Toronto Area and the city of Vancouver – saw nine of its restaurants receive Michelin stars. Five restaurants in Quebec City, including Laurie Raphael, made the cut alongside only three in Montreal, and a lone spot in Rimouski. Three restaurants in the province also earned the prestigious green star, awarded for sustainability practices. Article content The May 15 announcement created a wave of shock amongst Montreal restaurant insiders. The city is widely regarded as one of the best food destinations in North America, and many were expecting it to match or even outshine the 16 starred restaurants in Toronto or the 10 in Vancouver. Article content Article content 'Today was a tough day,' chef Antonin Mousseau-Rivard admitted the evening of the announcement after dinner service at his excellent but star-free Le Mousso. 'But I'm feeling better now,' he added, surveying a sold-out room of satisfied customers having just feasted on his deeply imaginative, multi-course tasting menu. Article content The general chatter online and on the street seems to be that while the Michelin inspectors – a small army of anonymous critics – appreciated the fine dining-style restaurants in Quebec City, they just didn't 'get' the more casual bon vivant energy of Montreal's best restaurants. Which is not to say Montreal came out of its first Michelin experience empty-handed: most of its best restaurants were recognized on Michelin's 'recommended' list (just one step below a star), and the city also received a good share of Bib Gourmand awards, Michelin's cheap and cheerful designation.
Straits Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Singapore chef Akmal Anuar's Harummanis Dubai enters Bib Gourmand list there
Chef Akmal Anuar (foreground, right) and his parents at the Michelin Guide ceremony in Dubai. PHOTO: AKMALANUAROFFICIAL/INSTAGRAM SINGAPORE – Dubai-based Singaporean chef Akmal Anuar's five-month-old Harummanis Dubai has earned a spot on the Bib Gourmand list. Dubai's Michelin Guide 2025 was announced on May 22. This accolade comes shortly after the restaurant opened in the glitzy city in December 2024. It carries the legacy of chef Akmal's parents, who have been running their family's nasi padang hawker stall – also called Harummanis – in Teck Whye since 1992. Harumanis means sweet-smelling and refers to a popular Indonesian mango variety. Akmal opened modern Malay restaurant Harummanis in Kampong Glam in Singapore in November 2023. In Dubai, the menu at Harummanis offers traditional dishes with a modern twist. They include beef cheek rendang; ketoprak, an Indonesian salad reimagined with Japanese sesame sauce and kombu in place of the traditional peanut dressing; and smoky udang galah, featuring Australian jumbo prawns grilled with curry leaves and peppercorns. Chef Akmal, together with his parents, attended the Michelin Guide's ceremony in Dubai and went on stage to receive their plaques. In a post on Instagram, chef Akmal, 42, says: 'Today marks the day that I've fulfilled myself as a chef, son and a dad. To see my parents attend and be up on stage with them and receive their first Michelin award is a beautiful thing. This is so special. 'I feel so blessed and thankful to my team and family. I cannot ask for more.' A post on Harummanis Dubai's Instagram account says: 'This journey took over three decades of feeding the community, storytelling, overcoming tribulations and many celebrations. We continue our mission to introduce Malay cuisine to the world and Dubai is truly home and a platform to do this.' Harummanis Dubai adds to chef Akmal's stable of eateries in the United Arab Emirates city. Japanese restaurants Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori and Otoro are already on the Bib Gourmand list. His Italian restaurant Osteria Funkcoolio also makes its debut on the guide , under the Michelin-selected list. Before chef Akmal left for Dubai in 2014, he was best known as the head chef at one-Michelin-starred Iggy's for seven years. During his time there, Iggy's ranked No. 26 on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list and No. 1 on the Asian list. Over the years, he has created several restaurants, including 53 in New York; Mavia and Chie in Sharjah, the UAE; and a boutique hospitality company, which oversees his restaurant empire. More recently, he was awarded Berita Harian's 26th Achiever of the Year Award in October 2024, for making an indelible mark on the international fine-dining scene. The award by the Malay-language daily honours exemplary individuals from the Malay/Muslim community who have made a significant impact in their field. On expanding Harummanis to Dubai, chef Akmal had said: 'Singaporean Malay cuisine has layers of depth that haven't been fully explored globally. 'Harummanis is about bringing those flavours to the forefront while staying true to my hawker roots. This is the food that shaped who I am.' Check out ST's Food Guide for the latest foodie recommendations in Singapore.
What's On
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
Michelin Guide 2025: Here are all the Michelin Star restaurants in Dubai
JUST IN: Dubai is now home to TWO three-Michelin-star restaurants… The Michelin inspectors have spoken for a fourth year and have just announced the updated list of restaurant winners in Dubai for 2025 as part of a prestigious awards ceremony in Address Sky Views on Thursday, May 22, 2025. On the big night, Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of Michelin Guide, stated, 'I am very confident that Dubai will remain at the forefront of the global culinary stage, setting a new standard and delighting food lovers across the world.' On the night, two restaurants joined the One Michelin-starred restaurant list in Dubai, bringing the total list now to 14. Three restaurants retained their Two Michelin stars… And… for the first time ever… TWO Dubai restaurants were awarded with a three-Michelin star. Here is the list of Michelin Star restaurants in Dubai for 2025: THREE MICHELIN STARS PS. Tresind Studio is also the first Indian restaurant in the world to receive a three-Michelin-star rating. Huge congratulations to Chef Himanshu and the team. TWO MICHELIN STARS ONE MICHELIN STAR NEW: Jamavar NEW: Manāo MICHELIN GREEN STAR BIB GOURMAND Bib Gourmand recognises places offering great cooking at reasonable prices. In total, there are now 22 Bib Gourmand restaurants in Dubai. Here are the five new Bib Gourmand recipients for 2025: Duo Gastrobar (Creek Harbour); Harummanis; Hawkerboi; Khadak; and Sufret Maryam. Here are all the restaurants that remained on the list: 21 Grams; 3Fils; Aamara; Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant; Bait Maryam; Berenjak; Duo Gastrobar (Dubai Hills); Goldfish; Hoe Lee Kow; Indya by Vineet; Kinoya; Konjiki Hototogisu; REIF Japanese Kushiyaki (Dar Wasl); Reif Japanese Kushiyaki (Dubai Hills); Revelry; Shabestan; and Teible. MICHELIN SPECIAL AWARDS Service Award 2024: Mohamed Galal from Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant Sommelier Award 2024: Shiv Menon from Boca Young Chef Award: Abhiraj Khatwani from Manāo Opening of the Year: Ronin MICHELIN SELECTED RESTAURANTS Alongside the Michelin Starred restaurants, Bib Gourmands, Green Star and Michelin Special Awards, The 16 new selected restaurants joining the Michelin selected list are Boca, BordoMavi Seafood; Dragonfly; Gerbou; Indikaya; Late Eatery, LEÑA Dubai; Mimi Fairway; Osteria Funkcoolio; Ronin; Sexy Fish; Studio Frantzén; Tang Tang; The Spaniel and XU Dubai. The restaurants that have retained their place in the Michelin selected list are: 99 Sushi; Akira Back; Al Fanar; Amazonico; Ariana's Persian Kitchen; Armani Hashi; Armani Ristorante; Atrangi by Ritu Dalmia; Avli by tashas; Boca; Bombay Bungalow; Brasserie Boulud; Carnival by Tresind; CÉ LA VI; Chic Nonna; Cinque; City Social; Clap; Coya; Demon Duck by Alvin Leung; estiatorio Milos; Fi'lia; Fouquet's; French Riviera; Hutong; Ibn Albahr; Il Borro Tuscan Bistro Dubai; Indego by Vineet; Jara by Martin Berasategui; Josette; Jun's; L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon; La Mar by Gaston Acurio; LPM; Little Miss India; LOWE; L'Olivo at Al Mahara; Masti; Mayabay; Mina Brasserie; Mott 32; Netsu by Ross Shohan; Ninive; Nobu; Pierchic; Pierre's TT; Rhodes W1; Riviera by Jean Imbert; Rockfish; RSVP; Ruya; Sea Fu; Shang Palace; Siraj; StreetXO; Sucre; Takahisa; TERO The Experience by Reif Othman; The Artisan; The Guild; Tresind and Zuma. About the Michelin ratings One Michelin Star – high-quality cooking, worth a stop Two Michelin Stars – excellent cooking, worth a detour Three Michelin Stars – exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey Bib Gourmand – places offering great cooking at reasonable prices For more information, visit > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
The National
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Tresind Studio makes Michelin Star history in Dubai: All the awards and accolades for 2025
The Michelin Guide announced its 2025 list for Dubai on May 22, awarding two restaurants three stars for the first time. Tresind Studio was finally given three stars in what head chef Himanshu Saini called a "marathon", having previously been awarded two stars since 2022. The restaurant became the first Indian restaurant in the world to be awarded three stars. Saini called his team "champions" and said, "Tresind Studio can only be Tresind Studio in this country, in this city, in Dubai." Moments before, FZN by Bjorn Frantzen became the first restaurant in the emirate to awarded three stars during this year's ceremony. 'What a moment, what an achievement… I came to Dubai for the first time 16 years ago, to imagine being here now on stage feels unreal," said head chef Torsten Vildgaard. As the ceremony unfolded at Address Sky View in Downtown Dubai, five establishments were also added to Michelin's Bib Gourmand category – which represents worthy value-for-money restaurants – making for a total of 22 in Dubai. Four special awards were also handed out. Two restaurants were newly awarded one star this year; Manao and Jamavar. Retaining one star in 2025 were 11 Woodfire, Al Muntaha, Avatara, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Hakkasan, Hoseki, La Dame de Pic Dubai, Moonrise, Orfali Bros, Ossiano, Smoked Room and Tasca by Jose Avillez. No new establishments received two stars, but the following were retained for 2025; Jason Atherton's Row on 45, Il Ristorante – Niko Romito and Stay by Yannick Alleno. Last year, Smoked Room, La Dame de Pic and Orfali Bros made it into the Guide for the first time with one star. The joint winners from previous years include: 11 Woodfire, Al Muntaha, Armani/Ristorante, Avatara, Dinner by Heston, Hakkasan, Hoseki, Moonrise, Ossiano and Tasca by Jose Avillez. Massimo Bottura's Torno Subito and Sagetsu by Tetsuya, which held one star each in past years, shut down in November and April, respectively. The category recognises "just-as-esteemed" and friendly establishments that serve good food at reasonable prices. For 2025, Dou Gastro Bar Creek Harbour, Harummanis, Hawkerbio, Khadak and Sufret Naryam were recgonised in the category, The restaurants that already hold the accolade are: 3 Fils, 21grams, Aamara, Al Khayma, Bait Maryam, Berenjak, Duo Gastrobar, Goldfish, Hoe Lee Kow, Indya by Vineet, Kinoya, Konjiki Hototogisu, Reif Japanese Kushiyaki (Dar Wasl and Dubai Hills outposts), Revelry, Shabestan and Teible. The category gets its moniker from Bibendum, the Michelin Man himself. The guide explains the Bib Gourmand category is 'not quite a star, but most definitely not a consolation prize". Three Green Stars recognising culinary excellence and mindful practice were also announced this year, going to Boca, Lowe and Teible. Four special awards were also handed out throughout the evening. Sin Keun Choi at Ronin won Opening of the Year, while Shiv Menon from Boca received the Sommelier Award. Special Service went to Mohama Gala from Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant. Young Chef of the Year went to Abhiraj Khatwani from Manao, a Dubai-born, 30-year-old chef who only opened his restaurant several months ago. This year, a total of 119 establishments were recognised in Dubai.
Montreal Gazette
16-05-2025
- Business
- Montreal Gazette
Michelin Guide: Montreal's affordable Bib Gourmands may be the real winners
Much fuss has been made about who did and didn't get a Michelin star since the world-famous restaurant guide announced the selections for its Quebec edition on Thursday, but the real winners may be the Bib Gourmands: 17 restaurants around the province, and seven in Montreal, celebrated for offering 'good quality, good value cooking.' In Canada, Bib Gourmands must be able to offer a two-course meal with either dessert or a glass of wine for under $60. West-enders will have to travel cross-town to dine in a Bib Gourmand eatery, as all the Montreal selections are located east of St-Urbain St. 'For us, it means quality that is accessible,' said Mila Rishkova, co-owner with her life partner, chef Marc-Antoine Jetté, of Annette bar à vin, opened in 2023 on Molson St. in the Angus Yards development. 'I hope people will come and discover and enjoy. We have a beautiful wine list — it's a wine bar, so it's more casual.' In giving Annette a Bib Gourmand, Michelin commended Jetté's 'generous and precise' seasonal dishes, 'designed for sharing, tapas style: mussels in escabèche sauce, bavette steak with maitake mushrooms, pork ribs on the bone, and crispy-soft pudding croquettes.' The guide also singled out sommelier Hugo Duchesne's 'brilliant wine list.' Rushkova and Jetté were doubly honoured by Michelin as their fancier restaurant Hoogan et Beaufort, across the street (which recently closed for renovations), received a Recommended rating from Michelin. 'It feels great,' Rushkova said of the accolades. 'It's a door-opener. It's great for the city, good for tourism and opening us up to a clientele that is more worldwide.' Tania Frangié was driving to New York City with her daughters on Thursday when she discovered Le Petit Alep, the Syrian-Armenian restaurant on Jean-Talon St. she runs with her sister Chahla, had received a Bib Gourmand. Michelin highlighted the menu's 'authentic and opulent flavours,' featuring 'mezze for sharing,' as well as the extensive wine list. 'We are so very happy,' Frangié said, reached Friday while walking around Times Square. 'It was very surprising. We have received love and warmth and congratulations from so many customers and friends. It's really heartwarming and nice.' The recognition is especially meaningful to the sisters as their mother, Jacqueline, who ran the kitchen at the more traditional Alep, next door, for nearly 45 years, died in March at the age of 81. Their father, Georges (who died in 2005), opened Alep in 1976, a year after the family arrived from Syria by way of Lebanon. The sisters grew up in the restaurant. In 1995, Chahla and her partner, architect Jean-François Potvin, opened Le Petit Alep next door; Tania joined them soon after. 'We wanted to create a second-generation restaurant that represents the integration of Syrians and Armenians in Montreal, adapted to the North American way of life,' Frangié said. 'And we wanted to have something that was accessible to families and artists ... to give people a chance to eat and drink well at a good price.' Perhaps the highest-profile dining option on the Bib Gourmand list is Rôtisserie La Lune. It's the new venture from the team behind Vin Mon Lapin, which received a Recommended rating from Michelin. Co-owner Vanya Filipovic has three reasons to celebrate as she also received the Michelin Sommelier Award. Just down the street from Mon Lapin, La Lune is described by Michelin as 'a lively brasserie' offering 'traditional rôtisserie cooking,' including 'free-range poultry, slowly spit-roasted and served with crispy fries or chicken soup with raviolini, on par with the best Italian brodi.' Montreal's other Bib Gourmands are famed French bistro L'Express (closed for renovations until June 2), Parapluie, Casavant and Cadet. This story was originally published
