Thinking about Stars
I never consciously hunted stars. Continuing my with train of thought above, getting a star isn’t so much about quality but about both quality and a very rigid set of things Michelin cares about. Michelin has been accused of being francocentric and to skip over other cultures’ cooking and ambiance. This is partially true. Fact of the matter is that Michelin has to review with a narrow set of rules in mind. Luckily, we’re not all the same and don’t all look for the same food and experiences, so making everyone happy is hard. A guide like Michelin therefore has to select its audience and cater to them, Michelin’s audience is by its history and mothership French fine dining fans.