Wow: two of the world’s best chefs lose their Michelin stars
If you’re a culinary enthusiast, the name Guy Savoy will probably mean something to you; he is often described as the best chef in the world, a title he received as recently as November 2022, for example. This 69-year-old chef has been ruling the kitchen at the Monnaie de Paris restaurant in Paris for years. That restaurant managed to retain its three Michelin stars for a very long time, since 2002, but that has now changed; it has lost one.
But he is not the only French chef to see a star disappear; Christopher Coutanceau also went from three to two.
The French guide will not be released until Monday
But we already know that quite a few stars have been taken away; twenty restaurants went from two stars to one. This decision is always shrouded in the utmost secrecy, and cannot be discussed. However, they are aware that removing a star can have major consequences for a restaurant, the chef and their reputation.
In 2003, French chef Bernard Loiseau even took his own life because he could not cope with the rumors that his restaurant would lose a star. Another French chef, Marc Veyrat, sued the guide in 2019. He lost a star that year and wanted to use a lawsuit to ensure that his restaurant would never again be included in the guide. Without success; he lost the case.
Do you still want to eat at the restaurants, despite the fact that they no longer have three stars? Of course you can. You’ll just have to dig deep into your pockets: Monnaie de Paris costs €630 per person. For the food alone. But you do get thirteen courses (which is only fair for that price). At Christopher Coutanceau, you’ll pay slightly less (and you can order à la carte).
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