VOICED: Michelin showers stars on top French restaurants

The video discusses the Bristol Hotel restaurant in Paris, which recently joined the Michelin three-star club, becoming the only eatery to achieve this status in the year. Despite previous disappointments, the restaurant is now celebrated, with frequent visits from Nicolas Sarkozy, although his patronage did not influence Michelin's decision. Only 26 restaurants in France hold the prestigious third star. Chef VNS in Lyon received two stars unexpectedly, while Gordon Ramsay made history as the first British chef to earn two stars in France, suggesting a shift in French attitudes towards British cuisine.

What significant achievement did the Professionals restaurant at the Bristol Hotel in Paris recently accomplish?

• It became the first restaurant to serve the French president.

• It hosted a major international culinary event.

• It joined the Michelin three-star club.

• It was the first to introduce macaroni stuffed with artichokes.

What is President Nicolas Sarkozy's favorite dish at the Professionals restaurant?

• Coq au vin

• Ratatouille

• Bouillabaisse

• Macaroni stuffed with artichokes, truffles, and foie gras

How many restaurants in France have the coveted third Michelin star?

• 100

• 50

• 26

• 10

What unexpected achievement did Chef Mature VNS accomplish?

• He became the youngest chef to receive a Michelin star.

• He introduced a new French cuisine trend.

• He opened a new restaurant in Paris.

• He received two Michelin stars for reviving Landale Bosier.

What culinary milestone did Gordon Ramsay achieve in France?

• He hosted a French culinary TV show.

• He became the first British chef to earn two Michelin stars in France.

• He opened the first British restaurant in Paris.

• He introduced a new French dish.