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Michelin Guide for the Main Cities of Europe 2012

Michelin Snubs Noma as Other Nordic Restaurants Get Stars

Michelin Guide for the Main Cities of Europe 2012

Noma failed to win a third Michelin star today as the French dining guide snubbed the Copenhagen establishment of chef Rene Redzepi that has for two years held the title of the World’s Best Restaurant.

Two venues went straight to two stars: Silvio Nickol Gourmet Restaurant, in Vienna; and Maaemo, in Oslo.

In Copenhagen, Den Roede Cottage, Geranium, Groenbech & Churchill and Relae won their first stars, as did Funky Gourmet and Galazia Hytra in Athens, Prague has two new one-stars:

Alcron and Degustation Boheme Bourgeoise. Bagatelle, Oslo, regained its first star.

Adding the flavor to food science

A study by Northeastern University network scientists

Adding the flavor to food science

North American and Western European cuisines tend to use ingredients that share flavor compounds, while East Asian and Southern European cuisines tend to avoid ingredients that share flavor compounds, according to a study by Northeastern University network scientists.

The findings - which were reported in the December edition of the online journal Scientific Reports - appear to debunk the food-pairing hypothesis, which is based on the principle that foods that share flavor compounds taste better together.

Gastronomy Essentials Training

Under the Auspices of Cyprus Tourism Organization (CTO)

Gastronomy Essentials Training

Next November, Gastronomy Essentials Ltd., supported by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation, is organising three new High Gastronomy seminars in Limassol, Cyprus.

This decision by the CTO to place the "Gastronomy Essentials Training" under its auspices underscores the importance of this event and its contribution to Food Tourism in Cyprus. Chefs from all Mediterranean countries will be taking part in the seminars and, most importantly, Food and Tourism editors from European and Mediterranean wide circulation magazines will be visiting Cyprus.

Gastronomy Essentials Training

Under the Auspices of Cyprus Hotel Association

Gastronomy Essentials Training

The CHA (Cyprus Hotel Association) will be supporting a series of High Gastronomy training seminars organised by Gastronomy Essentials Ltd.

The CHA, following the example set by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation, has taken under its wing the "Gastronomy Essentials Training" event which will be held next November in Limassol.

'Everyone to the Restaurant' Project

French Cuisine sheds snooty image

'Everyone to the Restaurant' Project

Michelin-starred and other gourmet eateries across France will slash prices for a week in September in a campaign to bring in a less well-heeled clientele and rid "haute cuisine" of its stuffy, pretentious image.

"Tous au Restaurant" or "Everyone to the Restaurant" is the brainchild of Alain Ducasse, the French-born celebrity chef who boasts 19 Michelin stars and exclusive restaurants in New York, Tokyo and Paris.