In the past this question would probably have elicted a quite confident response of Paris, France. Although for a century and a half the word ‘fine dining’ would have conjured up an image of french cuisine, it appears the country that invented the haute culinary profession no longer wears the crown for dining excellence.
Spain has also been lauded over recent years for its incredible efforts with world famous chef Ferran Adria’s legendary restaurant El Bulli topping the best restaurant in the world list year after year, and San Sebastian becoming a foody destination in its own right.
New York and and London have also been swelling in number of restaurant awards. An international clientele and spate of super-talented chef’s rising through the ranks on both sides of the Atlantic has redressed the balance with its European partners and stopped them looking down their cultured noses at the previous homes…
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Thanks for the re-blog!