InstantForum.NET v4.1.4Michael Parkinson - Forumhttp://www.michaelparkinson.tv/forum/info@michaelparkinson.tvTue, 07 Sep 2010 12:04:59 GMT20http://www.michaelparkinson.tv/forum/Topic3051-16-1.aspxI am more of a Footie Fan than a Food Fan, but I was intrigued by William Sitwells take on The Michellin Red Book, the guide and awards to Chefs and their establishments that work their socks off to gain these Oscars of the food Industry.</P><P>Marco Pierre White, and Raymond Blanc were critical of the secretive organisation, who started the trend by recomending places to change your tyres, until they changed the subject to food some 35 years ago. The Guide even persuaded one French Chef to commit suicide some years ago after he heard on the quiet he was about to loose one of his three stars.</P><P>In 2010, poor old Ramsey was docked one at Claridges, while the Royal Oak gained its first. I liken the Michelin star to winning the Priemship at Football. Its great winning one, but its retaining it thats probably even harderThu, 11 Mar 2010 22:24:21 GMThalifaxparky