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World Jewish News
Israel omitted in Michelin dining guides
04.05.2016, Israel and the World The prestigious Michelin travel and dining guides are not including Israel, an omission that is of concern for World Jewish Congress president Ronald Lauder.
In a letter to the French company, whose restaurant-ranking system influences foodies worldwide, Lauder wrote :’’Israel today is a venerable amalgam of cultures and traditions, which come together to produce a distinctive and exceptional culinary scene. ,” “Why, therefore, has your company refused to produce a guide to Israel’s restaurants?
“Though I am sure that it is not your intention, some have speculated that reasons other than merit color Michelin’s decision not to visit Israel,” he added.
Michelin’s website excludes Israel from its list of 79 countries, among them Jordan, Turkey, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and even Syria.
In recent years, Israeli food and wine has garnered international prestige. The country has a vibrant food scene, melding flavours from Jewish immigrants around the world with local Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisineichelin Guide spokeswoman Samuelle Dorol told Associated Press there are no current plans for an Israel guide, “but that doesn’t mean we will never have one.”
EJP
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