The MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2019 was launched yesterday, 11 December and in attendance was International Director of The MICHELIN Guides, Gwendal Poullennec to announce the results. We caught up with him to share his thoughts on the selection.
The 38-year-old has 15 years’ experience in the F&B industry and was appointed earlier in September as the International Director of the MICHELIN Guides, replacing his predecessor, Michael Ellis. Poullennec joined Michelin in 2003 to lead the international deployment of the MICHELIN Guides in both the United States and Asia, initiating the guide launches in New York City, San Francisco, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Kyoto as well as the recent launches of Bangkok and Taipei. In 2014, he was appointed to Secretary General of the MICHELIN Guide, and headed up new digital interfaces for the group.
In this interview, he shares his thoughts on the latest MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2019 selection and his observations on these two dynamic food cities. He gives insights into the future of Michelin and a heartfelt message to all chefs and restauranteurs: “Cook for the guests, not the MICHELIN Guides.”
Watch this video for the full interview:
Paris With Ines De La Fressange: French Style and Culinary Joys Unpacked
A figure of Parisian style, model and designer Ines de la Fressange shares her love for lunching al fresco in the Luxembourg Gardens, classic bistros and her top shopping spots in the city.
Chef Guillaume Galliot of Three-MICHELIN-Starred Restaurant Caprice Shares What He Values Most in Talent Development
Guillaume Galliot has distilled a unique set of values and philosophies for leading a team at Caprice, focusing on mentorship, hands-on teaching, as well as emphasis on both theoretical knowledge and practice experiences.
Paul Feig’s London is Dapper, Distinctive and Delicious
The "Jackpot!" director divulges his stylish secrets in the English capital
Carine Roitfeld's Paris is Edited Excellence
The esteemed fashion editor, stylist and former model opens her address book to the City of Lights