Fleming, Executive chef at Angler said: “This is undeniably one of the best days of my career. It’s also my daughter Louisa’s 10th birthday today and I can’t wait to celebrate with my talented team and loving family.”
Gabriel Gonzalez, co-owner of Lima also shared his thoughts with The Staff Canteen. He said: “A Michelin star is an incredible accomplishment. I am so proud of Robert Ortiz and the team who work to exceptional standards at every service, and feel this really is a testament to all of our hard work this year.”
Sergio Sanchez Blanco, head chef at Ametsa with Arzak Instruction, said: “Being awarded the Michelin star was completely unexpected but a very welcome surprise. It is an outstanding accolade that confirms we are on the right path with what we are trying to achieve in Ametsa. We are a very solid team and are all striving to constantly improve and grow every day to give the very best service and dining experience”
Of the 13 establishments that lost a star, most were due to closures, except for the Burlington Arms in North Yorkshire, the Dining Room at Mallory in Warwickshire, Hamborough on the Isle of Wight, Locks Brasserie in Dublin and Petersham Nurseries Café in Richmond-upon-Thames, all of which lost their star. But the biggest shock of the day was perhaps that legendary French chef Joël Robuchon’s L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon in Westminster lost its second star, dropping to a one-star establishment.
A spokesperson for the restaurant was unwilling to comment but said that Mr Robuchon will be releasing a statement later today. Another surprise, perhaps, was the lack of any new three-stars.
Editor, Rebecca Burr said: “It would be fantastic to have another three-star in this country but we never lose sight of the four restaurants that have got three stars and the hard work it takes to maintain those, because that’s a world-class accolade to maintain; they are four of only 105 three-stars across the whole world so a restaurant has got to be absolutely ready to get to that level.” It seems we’ll all have to wait another year then. Anyone heard of any leaks from the 2015 guide?
Below is the list of all the new one-star restaurants in Great Britain and Ireland:
England: The Samling, Ambleside, Cumbria Adam's, Birmingham Wilks, Bristol Ormer by Shaun Rankin, Jersey/St Helier London HKK, Shoreditch, Hackney Angler, Islington, London Outlaw's at the Capital (Capital Hotel), Chelsea Story, Bermondsey, London Ametsa with Arzak Instruction, Belgravia, London Brasserie Chavot, Mayfair, London Bo London, Mayfair, London Lima, Regent's Park and Marylebone, London Social Eating House, Soho, London
Republic of Ireland: Campagne, Kilkenny Lady Helen, Thomastown, Kilkenny
See our guide to what it means to gain or lose a Michelin star here
