Category Archives: Culinary Arts

Culinary Profile: Kyoto Chef Hisao Nakahigashi

MICHELIN Guide (January 26, 2024) – Every morning, Chef Hisao Nakahigashi ventures into Kyoto’s countryside, exploring the forest and mountains where he has spent his entire life. He gathers fresh vegetables, herbs and flowers for his restaurant’s daily menu.

With the credo of “eat all of what is edible”, this restaurant embraces the concept of fully-use all the parts of ingredients. True advocate of the local producers he works with, chef Nakahigashi’s philosophy transpire in the hassun he plates every day, expressing the rustic beauty of the country through all five senses.

In this Green Star in action episode, we dive into the world of chef Hisao NAKAHIGASHI whose restaurant Sojiki Nakahigashi (草喰なかひがし) – literally ‘herbivorous cuisine’ – is awarded a Green Star and Two Stars in the MICHELIN Guide Kyoto & Osaka 2023. Dining here means reconnecting with the environment, fostering a commitment to an eco-conscious life. It offers not only flavorful dishes but also culinary creations that embody mindfulness and a profound respect for nature.

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Culinary Arts: Michelin-Starred ‘Yuu’ In Brooklyn

Eater Videos (December 27, 2023) – At Michelin-starred Restaurant Yuu in Brooklyn’s Greenpoint neighborhood, chef Yuu Shimano uses Japanese cooking techniques in French cuisine.

Shimano and his team use theatricality and precision to serve a tasting menu that includes amuse-bouche, wagyu, salade de homarde, and more.

Food & Travel Tour: Milka Restaurant In Slovenia

MICHELIN Guide (December 13, 2023) – Situated near the Austrian and Italian borders, Milka boasts a superb location overlooking a crystal-clear lake surrounded by mountains in Slovenia.

The restaurant offers a fine gastronomic synthesis of its region and neighbours, all skillfully interpreted and prepared by chef David Žefran, who makes full use of local ingredients. The cuisine served at Milka is revolutionary: David Žefran has had a major influence here, creating tempting dishes in a delightful “boutique experience hotel” which occupies a restored building transformed into a charming and welcoming space where everything has been carefully designed down to the tiniest detail.

Guests eat well (very well!) at Milka, where seasonal produce is of the utmost importance and where much of the focus is on vegetables and freshwater fish. One of the restaurant’s key philosophies states that “engaging responsibly with society and the environment is much more than simply choosing our suppliers carefully – this philosophy underpins every aspect of our gastronomic experience”.

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Culinary Istanbul: A Tour Of The Culture In Beyoğlu

MICHELIN Guide (November 8, 2023) – The Beyoğlu Culture Route is a wonderful tribute to İstanbul’s identity through architecture, art, and culture.

An unmissable experience awaits starting from the newly developed Galataport, taking you through the depths of the narrow streets of Karaköy and beyond, through the charm and simplicity and sophistication of İstiklal Caddesi and gradually winding up to the innovative and newly transformed Taksim Square.

Take a walk in this diverse and authentic neighbourhood and feel the vibe of Beyoğlu through discovering 3 restaurants from the MICHELIN Guide selection İstanbul 2022. Let the Mikla’s view, Mürver’s fire and Nicole’s finesse be your guides on the Route and shape your unique perception of this City.

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Culinary: Japanese Chef Prepares Kampachi Dishes

Bon Appétit (September 12, 2023) – Japanese chef Yuji Haraguchi, owner of OKONOMI // YUJI Ramen in New York, demonstrates how he butchers an entire kampachi and transforms it into six varied dishes.

Culinary Travels: Two Days In Athens, Greece

MICHELIN Guide (September 6, 2023) – Two days well spent in Athens where history beckons from the grand Acropolis, while the city’s vibrant districts – from the chic streets of Kolonaki to the alleyways of Plaka – invite you to visit each attractive spot with stunning views of this captivating city.

Indulge in delectable local food in restaurants celebrating the excellence of the country’s produce and stay at stylish boutique hotels infused with the enthusiasm oy Greek hospitality. Enjoy the city with this itinerary that takes in the best of the restaurants and hotels selected by the MICHELIN Guide.

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Culinary Travels: Chef Luigi Stinga In Abu Dhabi

A chef’s tour around Abu Dhabi with Italian chef of one-MICHELIN star restaurant Talea by Antonio Guida, Luigi Stinga, taking food content creator, Harry Heal, around the city he now calls home.

We follow the pair as they explore the UAE capital; from the Malaysian eatery he regularly visits, the vegetable farm and bee farm near his restaurant, to the secluded sand bar he considers his little piece of paradise. Together, they spend their day adventuring around the chef’s favorite hidden gems in Abu Dhabi.

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Reviews: ‘Green Cuisine’ At Knystaforsen In Sweden

MICHELIN Guide Films (June 26, 2023) – The MICHELIN Guide’s video series Green Star in Action is dedicated to the Green MICHELIN Star restaurants run by chefs who are committed to sustainable gastronomy.

In this episode, we meet Nicolai Tram and Eva H. Tram who take us to their restaurant, which is actually their home. Here the restaurant Knystaforsen, awarded a MICHELIN Green Star and 1 Star in the Guide of Nordic countries 2023, is a sawmill located near the river and woodland, offering something quite unique.

Chef Tram cooks over an open fire using ingredients he can get our hands on from the wild nature around him: rivers, lakes, woods, and local producers. At Knystaforsen, nature is at every turn.

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French Culinary Travels: Rich Flavors In Marseille

FRANCE 24 (June 23, 2023) – Bordering the French Riviera, Marseille is a one-of-a-kind place in France with a soul of its own. The colourful metropolis is famous for being the sunniest city in the country and a fascinating destination with a rich history.

The southern port city has been at the crossroads of trade and immigration since it was first founded in 600 BC. All this has made Marseille into a Mediterranean melting pot with a diverse cultural and gastronomic heritage.

French Culture: A Family Run Restaurant’s ‘Bistro To Michelin Star’ Journey

FRANCE 24 (May 25, 2023) – In a small village deep in central France, the same family has run the “La Promenade” restaurant for four generations. The story began in 1960, when Lucienne created a small bistro. Then Jacky, the son, took over and won the first Michelin star in 1989.

Today, the grandson Fabrice watches over this mecca of French gastronomy, and now his son Clément is studying for his chef’s diploma. “La Promenade” is a moving family story, whose finest pages are perhaps yet to be written.