The inspectors of the Michelin Guide must have had a trouble visiting all the restaurants they wanted to this year. Due to Covid-19, restaurants here in France have been closed for some time. I even heard that a local three star Michelin has resorted to offering take-out. Well, why not?
Despite these difficulties, restaurants were open during the summer months here in France, and as a result, the 2021 updated Michelin Guide was published yesterday. This is always the source of a little gossip here in food-obsessed France. Which local restaurants received a star? Which had one taken away?
A Memorable Experience
Robin and I have only eaten in about a handful of Michelin star restaurants. They’re a special occasion. A memory to make. Clients often ask me about the Michelin restaurant options here in Provence, and there are many. If you’ve never eaten in one of these restaurants, unless you’re Gérard Depardieu, don’t book two in a day! Believe it or not, I had a client, with a heavily pregnant wife, do just that. I think they went to two of the seven that they had booked.
Eating in these restaurants, depending especially on the number of stars, are longer even than the usual French dining affair. Eating in a Michelin star restaurant is an experience, not just a meal. The food is often rich. It isn’t, at least for me, for the every day.
I personally love good quality bistro food, with a little creativity thrown in. Bistronomie. You can experience something like this in Michelin star restaurants through their lunch menus which are often surprisingly affordable. A little luxury doesn’t always have to break the bank.
In case you’re a little confused about the different classification of restaurants, here’s a guide to The Guide. Scroll to the bottom for a list of Michelin Restaurants in Provence (2021).
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