Chapter One’s wait for a third star continues as Dublin and Northern Ireland are ignored
Three new Michelin stars for Galway, Laois and Kildare restaurants show trend for great food outside Dublin
The €110, eight-course menu has been consistently strong, with dishes that balance indulgence with precision. Barbecued lobster tail, aged duck and prime Irish seafood feature prominently, with his signature turbot and vin jaune sauce a standout. “We are absolutely thrilled with today’s news,” says Picard-Edwards. “This is a wonderful accolade to receive and I’m very proud of our hard work at Ballyfin and the team’s dedication. We are inspired each day by the extraordinary 19th century eight-acre walled garden that is any chef’s dream to pick produce from.”
It makes the conversation about Ireland’s first three-star restaurant even more complicated. If the decision were based purely on food, Chapter One would already be there. But if Michelin is looking for something else – something intangible, something that makes a restaurant feel as though it belongs at that level – it is unclear what exactly they are waiting for.
The step from one to two stars is always a difficult one to predict, but there was no movement this year. Adare Manor and Mount Juliet were both seen as possible contenders, but Michelin ultimately decided against awarding any new two-star distinctions. For now, there are three new Michelin stars to celebrate and that is very good news indeed. And there is much to look forward to in the year ahead.
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