The Michelin Guide, the famous French gastronomic guide, will add Istanbul to its catalog this fall, its 38th destination, announced Thursday on the spot its international director Gwendal Poullennec.
“Istanbul is a leading culinary destination (…) which we want to promote to all gourmets”, declared Mr. Poullennec during a press conference. The teams of inspectors of the emblematic red guide are already in town, he announced, without specifying the number, nor that of the establishments visited and which will possibly be awarded. the Bib Gourmand awarded to good little tables. The first selection of Istanbul restaurants will be presented on October 11th.
Michelin Guide and Istanbul restaurants : Promote Turkish gastronomy
The interest of Michelin for the megalopolis on the Bosphorus “will accompany (the) efforts intended to install the city on the world scene of gastronomy”, welcomed the Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy. Turkish gastronomy, known worldwide for its doner kebabs, is far from being limited to its grilled meats and offers a great diversity, from appetizers (mezzes) to desserts.
Created in 1900 by the brothers André and Edouard Michelin for motorists, the eponymous guide is a reference for food lovers around the world. Outside France, the Michelin guide covers a series of cities and countries, from New York to Dubai.
Guide Michelin’s criteria (Istanbul restaurants)
The selection of restaurants in Istanbul (Turkey) will be made according to the Michelin Guide method, which has been applied by its professional inspectors for almost a century. Teams of inspectors will work completely independently and, while maintaining their confidentiality, evaluate the quality of food served by restaurants against 5 criteria in order to identify and recommend the best restaurants in the city. These criteria are listed as the quality of the products, the mastery of cooking techniques, the harmony of flavors, the character of the chef’s kitchen and the consistency between the menu and the visits of the inspectors.
Michelin Guide Istanbul’s first restaurant selection will be online as of October 11, 2022, on the official website (guide.michelin.com), an application that can be downloaded free of charge to iOS and Android devices and where users can filter their searches by location, cuisine type and special services offered. will be presented as
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