Out Of The Frying Pan: Michelin Guide 2014

The Michelin Guide has been released again. And London has sxty-four Michelin-Starred restaurants to report. A staggering number and one which further proves our fine city's status as a true gastronomic world capital. There are movers and shakers, losers and winners, and in keeping with tradition, they're all here.

Perhaps the biggest news is in the two-star section. Dinner By Heston continues its elevation as one of the world's most top-end eateries, whilst a stalwart of the London scene (and somewhere I'm still yet to go) The Greenhouse also gains a second star. In more surprising news, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon loses one of its stars to drop down to the 'one' bracket for the first time in many years. The food there is exquisitely, opulently high-end French but it can be over-expensive and it's possible they have become a little complacent.

There are new first stars aplenty across the capital, with an Asian representation in Bo London and HKK. Both places look to use European themes within their authentically oriental outlook and it appears to be working. Jason Atherton continues his rise with Social Eating House of Soho adding another star to his belt. Two star chef ventures in the capial, Ametsa and Outlaw's, also obtain unsurprising first stars.

Several stars have been lost throughout the capital but most of these are down to closures rather than losses of form. The theme of this year is ambitious, impressive chefs bringing more and more recognition to the capital for excellent food. Whilst some of the stars are debatable, it's no bad thing that London continues to fly the flag for some of the most internationally-renowned cuisine in the UK.

Three Stars

Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, Mayfair
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Chelsea

Two Stars