WORLD-WISE : NEWS AND TIPS MICHELIN STARS.Byline: - Daily News Staff and Wire Services The traditionally conservative Michelin guide, celebrating its 100th year, has been generous with stars in France and Switzerland this year. Recently, three French restaurants were elevated to the highest level in the ratings, three stars. Alain Ducasse's Louis XV Louis XV, king of France Louis XV, 1710–74, king of France (1715–74), great-grandson and successor of King Louis XIV, son of Louis, titular duke of Burgundy, and Marie Adelaide of Savoy. in Monte Carlo Monte Carlo (môNtā` kärlō`), town (1982 pop. 13,150), principality of Monaco, on the Mediterranean Sea and the French Riviera. regained the third star it lost last year, giving Ducasse a total of six stars; his second three-star restaurant, in Paris, bears his name. Pierre Gagnaire Pierre Gagnaire is a well known French chef, and is the Head Chef and owner of the eponymous Pierre Gagnaire restaurant at 6 rue Balzac in Paris. Gagnaire is an iconoclastic chef who was at the forefront of the fusion movement. Beginning his career in St. , whose restaurant bears his name, regained the third star he lost in moving from St.-Etienne to Paris two years ago. And Jacques and Laurent Pourcel, proprietors of Jardin des Sens in Montpellier, were upgraded to three stars for their modern Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. The guide now lists 21 three-star restaurants, six in Paris and 15 in the provinces. It demoted four two-star restaurants and added four new ones, and demoted 47 one-star restaurants, while adding 31. Earlier this year, Michelin awarded three stars to two chefs in Switzerland - Philippe Rochat at Girardet in Crissier and Gerard Rabaey at Le Pont de Brent in Montreux-Brent - who had two stars. In Germany, Restaurant Dieter Muller in Bergisch Gladbach, outside Cologne, received its third star. And in Italy, Al Sorriso in Sorriso, in the Piedmont, was upgraded to three stars. The top lineups in Spain and the Benelux countries remain unchanged, each with a trio of three stars. Britain's quartet of three-star establishments also remained stable. New Britain New Britain, city, United States New Britain, industrial city (1990 pop. 75,491), Hartford co., central Conn.; settled c.1686, inc. 1871. The tin shops and brassworks in the city were established in the 18th cent. guide If you're planning a trip to Britain, you might find the new, second edition of the ``Jewels of Britain'' directory from the British Tourist Authority helpful. It includes 250 hotels and restaurants in several cities, among them London, Glasgow, York and Bath, as well as in the countryside of Wales Wales, Welsh Cymru, western peninsula and political division (principality) of Great Britain (1991 pop. 2,798,200), 8,016 sq mi (20,761 sq km), west of England; politically united with England since 1536. The capital is Cardiff. and in the Scottish Highlands
The Scottish Highlands (A' Ghàidhealtachd . Most of the properties included are privately owned and operated, giving guests an opportunity to meet their hosts and receive service with a personal touch. For a free copy of the colorful 98-page ``Jewels of Britain'' call the BTA's toll-free information line, (800) 462-2748, Mondays through Fridays between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. PST PST Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, see there . Reservations for hotels in the directory can be made through Europe Express of Seattle at (800) 253-8649. Car rental offer Auto Europe offers free guaranteed one-class upgrades on select European car rentals (through Aug. 31) or 10 percent off any rental if booked before March 31. Sample: Book a Renault Clio The Renault Clio is a supermini/subcompact produced by the French automaker Renault. Originally launched in 1990, it is currently in its third generation. The Clio has seen substantial critical and commercial success, being consistently one of Europe's top-selling cars since its or similar in France for $162/week, get upgrade of Renault Megane (or similar) worth $202. 1-800-223-5555. New travel magazine Arthur Frommer Arthur Frommer (born 1931) is a travel writer, publisher and consumer advocate, and the founder of the Frommer's series of travel guides and Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel[1] magazine. , the granddaddy of budget travel, has launched a magazine devoted to seeing the world without spending a fortune. Budget Travel, a quarterly magazine, vows to provide practical advice for people who aren't able - or willing - to spend $450 a night for a hotel room. The first issue of his magazine offers 40 bargain vacation ideas, 10 Caribbean resort deals, inexpensive weight-reducing spas and how to see Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. on almost nothing a day. The magazine does come at a price, $3.95 an issue or $14.95 for a year's subscription. It's available on newsstands. Subscriptions: (800) 829-9121. Money savers Paris-bound travelers can rent an apartment for as low as $75 a night in neighborhoods such as Opera, Saint-Germain or Champs-Elysees. More than 600 fully equipped apartments are available through Paris Sejour Reservation Service's Chicago office. For information, call (800) 582-7274. CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: (Color) no caption (Jewels of Britain directory) |
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