The Prestige Edit

Food Industry

3 articles

A glowing Michelin star hovers over a gourmet dish in a high-pressure, fine-dining restaurant kitchen, symbolizing culinary achievement and scrutiny.
Fine Dining

What Are Michelin Star Ratings and How Do They Impact Restaurants?

In 2019, acclaimed Chef Marc Veyrat banned Michelin inspectors from his restaurant, a defiant act following the removal of one of his three coveted stars.

Lucia Ferraro·July 9, 2026
Chefs in a fine dining restaurant carefully plating foraged and locally sourced ingredients, emphasizing a connection to nature and sustainable practices.
Fine Dining

What is sustainable sourcing in fine dining and why does it matter?

At Noma, one of the world's most acclaimed restaurants, chefs now forage for local ingredients and ferment their own produce.

Lucia Ferraro·June 17, 2026
An elegant, dimly lit fine dining restaurant interior with a spotlight on a single, perfectly set table, symbolizing the prestige and pressure of Michelin stars.
Fine Dining

What are Michelin Star Ratings and Why Do They Matter?

An Italian restaurant, Giglio, made an unprecedented request: its Michelin star be removed.

Lucia Ferraro·June 16, 2026