China News Agency, Cognac, France, March 22 (Reporter Li Yang) The French version of the 2022 "Michelin Guide" was launched on the 22nd local time in Cognac, the hometown of famous wines in southwestern France, and received extensive attention from the industry. .
This is the first time that the French edition of the Michelin Guide has released a new edition in a city other than Paris and held a starred restaurant unveiling ceremony. This event has also become a grand cultural event in Cognac.
The reporter saw that many people gathered outside the ceremony site, hoping to see the style of famous chefs.
Pleineck, the international director of the Michelin Guide, announced the results of the starred restaurants at the ceremony.
He pointed out that the new crown epidemic in the past two years has seriously affected the catering industry, and the medium and long-term impact of the epidemic is still difficult to measure; but the tireless efforts of French restaurant operators are impressive.
They are focused on welcoming customers, protecting employees, and continuing to strive for excellence.
Two restaurants have been added to the 2022 French edition of the Michelin Guide with three Michelin stars: Plénitude in Paris and La Villa Madie in the southern French town of Casey.
Both restaurants are highly rated by the Michelin Guide.
The 2022 French edition of the guide also adds six two-star restaurants and 41 one-star restaurants.
According to the new guide, there are 627 Michelin-starred restaurants in France, including 31 three-star restaurants, 4 two-star restaurants and 522 one-star restaurants.
There are also 449 French restaurants listed as "Bib Gourmand Recommended Restaurants".
The 2022 French edition of the Guide continues to award Michelin Green Stars to restaurants that have made outstanding contributions to sustainable dining, with a total of 87 French restaurants receiving Green Stars.
Pleineck said that France will continue to promote the sustainable development of the catering industry and make French cuisine more innovative and influential.
The Michelin Guide is considered to be the authoritative guide for the global catering industry. The rating of restaurants is based on star ratings. The star rating is divided into three levels. One star means "you may try it", and two stars mean "it is worth visiting from afar." ", three stars means "worth a special visit".
The Michelin Guide has launched a number of European and American versions, and has also launched a guide directory for many Chinese cities.
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