Michelin Guide Knocks Classic Paris Eatery

Foodie bible looks beyond Paris

(NEWSER) - The prestigious French Michelin restaurant guide today named a German woman editor-in-chief, the Telegraph reports. German cuisine has a stereotype somewhere along the lines of overcooked sausage and sauerkraut, so the news that Juliane Caspar will become the world’s most powerful restaurant reviewer has been greeted with some shock in foodie circles. More»

Feisty writer's meal was 'barely adequate,' complain diners

(NEWSER) - Even by the standards of food-obsessed Paris, the exacting tastes of François Simon stand apart: The acerbic critic for the newspaper Le Figaro called one superstar chef "a clown" and "a fake peasant," and once described a meal as "a three-star crucifixion." But last month, Simon took a risk: he cooked for five nights at a busy bistro downtown. After bashing other chefs for 20 years, how did Simon measure up? "Barely adequate," reports the New York Times. More»

French chefs make over the American standby

(NEWSER) - Parisian gourmands might still revile McDonald's, but the lowly hamburger has become a mainstay on some of the best menus in the City of Light. From cafés on the Left Bank to top tables showered with Michelin stars, the quintessential American dish has undergone a French transformation. "The burger has become gastronomic," one chef told the New York Times. More»

Wagamama tops pricey competitors in new Zagat survey

(NEWSER) - Wagamama, a chain of inexpensive Japanese-inspired noodle bars, is London’s most popular restaurant in the latest Zagat survey, the Telegraph reports. The low-key chain topped fine-dining establishments such as the Ivy and Gordon Ramsay for the top honor, which also takes price, atmosphere, and overall value into account. Ramsay’s eponymous establishment was named the best in the food category. More»

These restaurants pair great food with excellent wines for the full dining experience.

(NEWSER) - Food & Wine magazine names its favorite new restaurant wine lists from around the country.

1. Catalan, Houston, TX
2. Addison, San Diego, CA
3. Perbacco, San Francisco, CA
4. Craftsteak, New York, NY
5. Osteria di Tramonto, Wheeling, IL