Why Do People Still Care About Michelin?The guide’s annual star rankings are as controversial and confusing as ever — and people still can’t stop talking about it.
Trouble on East 65th Street: Why Does Daniel Keep Losing Stars?The chef needs to figure out how to please critics, inspectors, and list-voters whose tastes practically demand forward-thinking cuisine while simultaneously pleasing his regular clientele.
Acme’s Unionized Workers Reject Buyout Bid; Everything That’sPlus Michelin stars lose prestige in the UK, and despite roast beef supposedly being the “next big thing,” Wendy’s/Arby’s group looks to unload Arby’s all in our morning news roundup.
Quote of the Day
Fightin’ WordsJay Rayner has some choice words for Michelin.
Economic Slump Puts a Pinch on Pre-Thanksgiving Partying in Manayunk;Plus the number of restaurants in Japan with Michelin stars could soon surpass those in France, and processed food companies plan to scale back sodium levels in their products, all in our morning news roundup.