Netherlands Overtakes Belgium for Michelin Two-Star Restaurants
Three restaurants in the Netherlands gained a second Michelin star today, meaning that for the first time the Dutch have more two-star establishments than Belgium.
“Inspectors have noted a constant improvement in day-to- day quality and a commitment to excellence that points to a very promising future for the country’s gourmet dining scene,” Michelin said in an e-mailed release for its 2012 Dutch guide.
The gains for De Kromme Watergang in Breskens, Chapeau in Bloemendaal and Librije’s Zusje in Zwolle make a total of 16 two-star restaurants, compared with 15 in Belgium. The Dutch have two three-star restaurants (there are three in Belgium) and 84 with one star, of which seven are newly promoted.
Three stars mean exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey; two are for excellent cooking, worth a detour; one denotes a very good restaurant in its category.
Michelin & Cie. (ML) is the world’s second-biggest tiremaker, after Bridgestone Corp. It produced its first guide in August 1900, distributed free of charge (until 1920) and intended for chauffeurs. The guide contained practical information, including street maps and tips on using and repairing tires.
The Dutch guide goes on sale on Dec. 1 in the Netherlands, priced at 19.95 euros ($26.71).
Three stars: Sluis, Oud Sluis Zwolle, De Librije Two stars (N for New): Amsterdam Zuid en West, Ciel Bleu Amsterdam in Ouderkerk a/d Amstel, Ron Blaauw Breskens in Hoofdplaat, De Kromme Watergang N Giethoorn, De Lindenhof Haarlem in Bloemendaal, Chapeau! N Haarlem in Overveen, De Bokkedoorns Haarlem in Overveen, ’t Brouwerskolkje Heeze, Boreas Kruiningen, Inter Scaldes Maasbracht, Da Vinci Maastricht, Rechteroever Beluga Rotterdam Centrum, Parkheuvel Rotterdam in Schipluiden, De Zwethheul Ubachsberg De Leuf Vaassen, De Leest Zwolle, Librije’s Zusje N New one-stars: Amsterdam Centrum, Lastage Apeldoorn in Hoog Soeren, De Echoput Cadzand in Cadzand-bad, Pure C ’s-Hertogenbosch, Sense Koewacht, ’t Vlasbloemeken De Lutte, De Bloemenbeek Rotterdam in Capelle aan den Ijssel, Perceel
(Richard Vines is the chief food critic for Muse, the arts and leisure section of Bloomberg News. He is U.K. and Ireland chairman of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards. Opinions expressed are his own.)
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Michelin Netherlands guide
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The cover of the Michelin Netherlands guide for 2012. Three restaurants in the Netherlands gained a second Michelin star, meaning that for the first time the country has more two-star establishments than Belgium.
The cover of the Michelin Netherlands guide for 2012. Three restaurants in the Netherlands gained a second Michelin star, meaning that for the first time the country has more two-star establishments than Belgium. Source: Michelin via Bloomberg.
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