Found Objects - a history podcast

2: Pardon my french - history of the michelin star

03.13.2024 - By Katy BellottePlay

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What if I told you that a tire company was (allegedly) responsible for the death of a top-rated chef? In this episode, we'll cover the birth of the Michelin Star, discuss the reasons why restaurants are giving BACK their hard-earned Michelin stars, and finally, how lobsters went from being the lowly, 'cockroaches of the sea' of the past, to the lavish dish it is today.

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