Local chefs who feel that Israel is too provincial for their abilities dream of relocating to a country surveyed by the Michelin Red Guides, and finally receiving a star or two of recognition − maybe even three. This secret fantasy is usually revealed in an interview they give after their restaurant shuts down. Their indictment is against the Israeli customer.
Reaching for the (Michelin) stars
The Michelin guides, seen as a bible by many in the food industry, have yet to honor Israel with a visit from its anonymous inspectors. Why the famine?
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Dafna Arad


