Don't have the fish

Seven Japanese poisoned by blowfish according to The Register, a site better known for biting into the tech industry, than food. Having heard a lot about how safe fugu is while doing some research recently I'm pleased to see that some people do still wind up on the wrong side of this legendarily tricky fish.

Joel gets 2*, Auberge du Lac 1

So the new Michelin for London is out and L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon goes up to 2 stars. Yay!
I've eaten there again since my review and I must say it's pretty firmly at the top of my London-list now.

There were no new three-Michelin-starred places in the new guide (and I've yet to eat at any!) but I was delighted to see Auberge du Lac in Welwyn pick up a star again. I had the pleasure of eating there for my birthday and not only was the food brilliant it was excellent value too, at just £30 for three courses with two glasses of wine per person.

I did eat in one more 1 star place recently: Restaurant Charlie in Las Vegas.

So the new total:
UK: L’Escargot (now lost it), Northcote Manor, Nobu, Adlard’s, The Elephant, Orestone Manor (now lost it), Juniper (now lost it), L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, Auberge du Lac

USA: Aqua, Michael Mina, Manresa, Fleur De Lys, La Folie, Boulevard, Mix, Mesa Grill, Restaurant Charlie