"James Silverton" > wrote in message
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> Theron wrote on Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:56:54 -0700:
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>
>> "blake murphy" > wrote in message
>> .. .
>>> Why Don't the French Cook Like They Used To?
>>>
>>> How the Michelin guide crippled France's restaurants.
>>>
>>> By Mike Steinberger
>>>
>>> "We have to cut it. We have to kill it. We have to burn it." It was nine
>>> o'clock on a warm, hazy morning in May 2007.
>>> Paris was still half-asleep, the café was a picture of
>>> tranquility, and Luc Dubanchet was issuing a battle cry. The bellicose
>>> talk was directed not at another nation, nor
>>> at international terrorists, but at an enemy that he seemed
>>> to believe was nearly as dangerous: the Michelin Guide.
>>> (more at:
>>> <http://www.slate.com/id/2221245/> )
>>>
>>> also from *slate*: how mcdonald's conquered france:
>>>
>>> <http://www.slate.com/id/2221246>
>>>
>>> your pal,
>>> blake
>>>
>> Wow! In California if the Michelin Guide had been dominant
>> Chez Panisse, Alice Waters' restaurant probably would not have
>> its well deserved fame - and California Cuisine.
>
> Even so, a great restaurant can live on its reputation and memories of the
> past. La Tour d'Argent in Paris was once one of the greatest restaurants
> in the world but now only has one star, I believe. By the way, what they
> have kept is their prices! I don't have any personal opinions on Chez
> Panisse of today tho' I think Michelin was wrong about the Slanted Door in
> San Francisco.
> --
>
> James Silverton
> Potomac, Maryland
>
Laperousse, another former three star near La Tour D'Argent
http://www.laperouse.fr/ we have been to has no stars, and I don't think
has since 1990. Michelin does keep tabs by going back to eat. It must be
great to be on an expense account. If you're going to Paris and have lots
of money, search out the rising two star restaurants. We ate at Taillevent
just before it received its third star.
http://www.taillevent.com/taillevent.php I wonder how it is now?

Ed