Other restaurants will appear in the MICHELIN guide. On June 13, in Vilnius, representatives of the Michelin guide officially announced that four Lithuanian restaurants received one Michelin star each. The list, compiled by anonymous inspectors, points to 26 locations that have been awarded by the MICHELIN guide for their excellent culinary experience and quality of service.
Michelin stars were awarded to restaurants: Džiaugsmas, Demoloftas, Mousse belt and Nineteen18. All of them are located in Vilnius.
Four restaurants were recognized for excellent quality compared to price, receiving the title of Bib Gourmand: Gaspar's, 14Horses, Le Travi and Nüman.
In addition, the restaurant Red Brick she received a green Michelin star for her participation in the creation of sustainable gastronomy.
Special MICHELIN awards for talented creators were also presented. Tadas Eidukevicius of Demoloftas was awarded the title of Michelin Young Chef. In turn, the jury recognized Camila Bartuseviciute for her sommelier skills and professionalism, as well as the Michelin Sommelier Award. Pacai. The award for hospitality and service was presented to the team of Gaspar's restaurant.
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We are pleased to present the first Michelin guide to Lithuania. This is the perfect conclusion to the Baltic Trilogy, thanks to which we fully represent this region. The guide points out outstanding restaurants, nine of which have received special awards-four were awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand title for good quality and price, another four received a Michelin star in recognition of the highest level of culinary art, and one green Michelin star was awarded to a place committed to developing sustainable gastronomy. Michelin inspectors have explored the different styles and offerings of individual locations during their travels. They tasted both traditional and modern dishes, local and inspired from far-flung corners of the world, as well as shared dining ideas in a relaxed atmosphere, as well as refined tasting menu offerings. – says Gwendal Pullenneck, international director of the Michelin Guide.
Our country is famous not only for its rich historical heritage and beautiful landscapes, but also for its outstanding and original tastes, which are now officially marked by the prestigious Michelin guide. This is a recognition of the skill of our world-class chefs and an invitation to travelers from all over the world to experience culinary compositions, an important component of which is Lithuanian culture and respect for the country's gastronomic traditions. – he highlights Ausrin Armonaite, Minister of Economy and Innovation of Lithuania.
The experience of many countries and cities proves that the Michelin guide has a strong impact on tourism, and Lithuania is a new point on this most famous map of the world. Therefore, we want to take advantage of this important moment and provide visitors to our country with even more opportunities and impressions. The results of research and experience gained at international fairs and exhibitions clearly indicate the dynamic development of gastronomic tourism in Lithuania. It's time to prove it in practice – deklaruje Olga Goncharova, Dyrektorka LITHUANIA TRAVEL.
MICHELIN inspectors toured Lithuania anonymously in search of the best restaurants. In regions and cities across the country, they sampled classic and modern cuisine-from ideas for combining local traditions with French, Italian or Indian flavours, to appetizers at farmers ' markets and a tasting menu featuring the best local and seasonal produce.