LuxeBook September 2022

O ne of the best ways to dive into the culture of a city is through the lens of its food heritage. Understanding traditional flavours and trying local cuisine always ties you closer to local culture. But every food enthusiast knows that nothing satisfies us quite like delicious food, be it on the streets or in an upmarket Michelin Star restaurant. People today crave culinary experiences that offer a deep immersion into a country’s culture. With the passage of time, more people are traversing the globe in the hope of finding authentic, creative, traditional, unusual, or palette-challenging food. While the streets give us a flavour of local cuisine, what sets the tone for a vacation is a fine dining experience. And when it comes to fine dining, you can’t surpass the best Michelin Star restaurants. Michelin Star restaurants have been setting global standards in the culinary world for decades now, and every gourmet restaurant around the world one day aspires to earn their rightful place inMichelin’s influential guidebook. In culinary terms, it is an honour beyond all others. While this recognition was initially limited to European high-class restaurants (mainly within France and London), in recent years, the Michelin Star standard has branched out across the globe. Today, the Michelin Guide and its associated star rating system is the ultimate culinary accolade. A Michelin star speaks of carefully sourced produce, innovative cooking techniques, impeccable service and Eating your way through culinary favourites across the world BY ARUSHI SAKHUJA An exhaustive guide to the best Michelin star restaurants in the world Alain Ducasse, The Dorchester Hotel, London elegant surroundings.These restaurants serve delectable cuisines carefully curated by globally acclaimed and Michelin-starred chefs not only to please the palate but also the eyes. Promising gastronomic excellence, the restaurants offer world-class dining and unparalleled interiors to go with it. In short, the experience of eating in a Michelin Star restaurant is often unmatched. Whether you’re curious about luxury dining delights or want to indulge in dishes that open your eyes, let us take you through the top Michelin-starred restaurants around the world. Alain Ducasse,The Dorchester Hotel, London An icon of fine dining, Alain Ducasse has about 20 Michelin stars under his belt, and three of them adorn his namesake restaurant at The Dorchester hotel in London.His French roots arevisibleon themenu that features French classics such as beef fillet with charred leek and mustard, lobster medallion with chicken quenelles, truffle and pasta. But executive chef Jean- Philippe Blondet is responsible for maintaining standards. His vegetarian and a la carte menus highlight fine seasonal produce and the kitchen’s technical prowess. Per Se Restaurant, New York Serving up some seriously delicious French cuisine, three-star Michelin Star restaurant Per Se is located in the heart of New York City. Situated on the fourth floor of the Time Warner Building, it offers picturesque views of the entire city. Helmed by Chef Thomas Keller, this is one of the highest Michelin star restaurants that offers a special tasting menu daily. But what makes it truly unique is that not a single ingredient is repeated in these meals. The Fat Duck, Bray, United Kingdom Immerse yourself in the world of Heston Blumenthal who has turned food into a journey, making the Fat Duck a renowned temple for innovative Modern British cuisine. This restaurant earned its popularity due to the unique culinary techniques employed by Chef Heston Blumenthal, like multi-sensory cooking, food pairing, and flavour encapsulation, and is best known for the 14-course tasting menu. The must-try food item here is 8| L U X E B O O K | S E P T E MB E R 2 0 2 2 S E P T E MB E R 2 0 2 2 | L U X E B O O K | 9 FOOD AND T RAVEL