Michelin Guide adds Turkish metropolis of Istanbul to culinary destination list
"To date, the Michelin Guide is present in 37 international destinations, and today I am delighted to announce that Istanbul will become the 38th destination to join the Michelin Guide collection," Gwendal Poullennec, Michelin Guide's international director, told a press conference in Istanbul.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 04:41 | 21 April 2022
- Modified Date: 04:46 | 21 April 2022
The famed Michelin rating system is adding the Turkish metropolis of Istanbul to its distinguished list of covered cities.
The Michelin Guide will announce Istanbul's Michelin restaurants-and the number of stars they received-on Oct. 11, a senior official from the company said Thursday.
"To date, the Michelin Guide is present in 37 international destinations, and today I am delighted to announce that Istanbul will become the 38th destination to join the Michelin Guide collection," Gwendal Poullennec, Michelin Guide's international director, told a press conference in Istanbul.
Touting the Turkish metropolis, he said: "According to my team of inspectors, Istanbul is a first-rate gastronomy destination."
He explained: "Here in Istanbul, the incredible mix of cultures rooted in various culinary traditions and know-how combines with the talent of chefs to shape a remarkable culinary landscape."
"We will have the pleasure to present it on the 11th of October here in Istanbul," he added.
Also speaking at the event, Turkey's culture and tourism minister called the move an "important development for Istanbul's rich gastronomic and culture."
"Restaurant inspectors do not look at the interior decor, table setting, or service quality when awarding stars-these are instead indicated by the number of 'covers' it receives, represented by the fork and spoon symbol," it added.