Gill Harris

Swindon

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

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Articles

Michelin food on Air France this summer

6 days ago | tasteoffrancemag.com | Gill Harris

Everybody knows your vacation starts the minute you clear security and emerge into the perfumed aisles of Duty Free. Whether it’s a spot of last-minute shopping or a G&T after take-off, the journey is all part of the holiday experience. And for those travelling to France this summer, that experience just got even better.
Vendée: Land & Sea on a Plate

1 week ago | tasteoffrancemag.com | Gill Harris

The Vendée unites land and sea in a rich culinary tapestry, offering gourmet visitors everything from prized seafood to the freshest vegetables to delectable pastries – and a chance to meet the producers and artisans behind them…The Vendée, on France’s western coast, offers much more than stunning landscapes and rich history-it’s a culinary haven where the bounty of the land and sea converge.
The world’s biggest fondue

1 week ago | tasteoffrancemag.com | Gill Harris

It’s a cheese lover’s dream come true: 40 wheels of Comté mixed with gargantuan supplies of white wine and garlic and all melted down into a delicious gloop. The world’s biggest fondue has been made by Comté cheese specialist JuraFlore at Fort des Rousses in Les Rousses, France. The cheeses, aged for nine, 15, and 21 months, were mixed with Chardonnay and Savagnin white wines, 4.4 lbs of garlic, 3.3 lbs of white pepper, and 121 lbs of cornstarch to achieve the desired creamy texture.
Michelin Guide 2025: Honouring the artisans of fine dining

3 weeks ago | tasteoffrancemag.com | Gill Harris

Behind every unforgettable dining experience lies the expertise of dedicated professionals, from sommeliers and service staff to rising culinary talents and seasoned mentors. The Michelin Guide’s annual Sommellerie, Service, Young Chef and Mentor Chef awards shine a light on these often-unsung heroes.
Michelin Guide 2025: 10 new restaurants for great desserts

3 weeks ago | tasteoffrancemag.com | Gill Harris

For those who believe a meal isn’t complete without pudding, the Michelin Guide’s Passion Dessert selection is the one to watch. Supported by legendary chocolatier Valrhona since its inception in 2019, this prestigious list now highlights 67 establishments that elevate dessert to an art form. Each restaurant featured in the selection is home to a particularly talented pastry chef, and this year’s newcomers are sure to make you mouth water.
Michelin Guide 2025: 10 new green stars awarded

3 weeks ago | tasteoffrancemag.com | Gill Harris

In high-end dining, where creativity and eco-friendly practices are more connected than ever, the Michelin Green Star is the top award for restaurants dedicated to reducing their environmental footprint. This year, ten new establishments have joined the prestigious ranks, each demonstrating a remarkable dedication to sustainable gastronomy. Among the standout recipients, Palégrié Chez l’Henri in Autrans-Méaudre-en-Vercors has redefined rustic refinement.
Michelin Guide 2025: 57 new one-star restaurants across France

3 weeks ago | tasteoffrancemag.com | Gill Harris

From Brittany to Provence, France is dotted with Michelin-starred restaurants –– and following the 2025 selection, every region now boasts at least one newly awarded one-star restaurant, with Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Île-de-France leading the pack. In the Loire Valley, Pomme d’Or in Sancerre has secured its first star just two years after chef Yann Tournier and maître d’hôtel Justine Heuze took over.
Michelin Guide 2025: A Celebration of French Gastronomy

3 weeks ago | tasteoffrancemag.com | Gill Harris

The prestigious Michelin Guide France has unveiled its eagerly awaited 2025 restaurant selection at a glittering ceremony in Metz (Moselle). In its 125th year, the much revered, and sometimes feared, guide has awarded 78 new stars, including two at the coveted three-star level, at Le Coquillage in Brittany and Christopher Coutanceau in Charente-Maritime.
World’s oldest Michelin-starred restaurant loses its third star

3 weeks ago | tasteoffrancemag.com | Gill Harris

For nearly a century, the Blanc family’s name has been synonymous with Michelin-starred excellence: the Georges Blanc restaurant in Vonnas, an hour north of Lyon in the Ain department, is the longest-standing Michelin-starred establishment in the world, with an unbroken run since 1929. But now, after 44 years at the summit with three stars, the legendary restaurant has been demoted to two. Not surprisingly, the Michelin Guide’s latest judgment has shaken the culinary world.
Discover a little-known gem: the Vendée vineyards

3 weeks ago | tasteoffrancemag.com | Gill Harris

The Vendée Wine Route offers wine enthusiasts a chance to delve into one of France’s lesser-known yet captivating wine regions. Comprised of five distinct AOC Fiefs Vendéens terroirs – Brem, Mareuil, Vix, Pissotte and Chantonnay – each with its own unique character and heritage. Whether discovering the coastal elegance of Brem, the historic charm of Pissotte, or the inland intrigue of Chantonnay, the Vendée Wine Route offers something for everyone.

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