Guide to Four Seasons Michelin-Starred Restaurants

Eight restaurants in Asia, Europe and North America have received special recognition from one of the most respected guides in the restaurant industry—the Michelin Red Guide.

Jan 3, 2012

By: Jennifer Sanchez

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Lung King Heen at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

Chef Vincent Thierry at Caprice, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

Cantonese-inspired cuisine served in Zi Yat Heen, at Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip®

Le Cinq at Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris

Il Palagio at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze

Seasons Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

Famed chef Joël Robuchon (left) with Executive Chef Xavier Boyer at the counter in L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, Four Seasons Hotel New York

CUT by Wolfgang Puck at the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills (A Four Seasons Hotel)

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At Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, you’ll find your palate piqued by a duo of Michelin-star restaurants. Lung King Heen, headed by Executive Chef Chan Yan Tak, who has the distinct honour of being the first Chinese chef to earn the prestigious three-star accolade, is focused on fresh Cantonese cuisine, particularly seafood, presented with outstanding service. Venture here in late October to early November to experience the annual Hairy Crab menus, a true local delicacy.

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Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong also serves impeccable French cuisine at Caprice, another three-star establishment. Led by Chef Vincent Thierry, Caprice serves contemporary French cuisine accompanied by the finest French wines.

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Zi Yat Heen, at Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip®, serves its two-star Cantonese-inspired cuisine under the auspices of Executive Sous-Chef and Head of Chinese Kitchen Chef Mak Kip-Fu. Traditional Cantonese offerings are complemented by a fine selection of Chinese speciality teas for an authentic culinary experience. Mak Kip-Fu’s creative dim sum dishes are a highlight here.

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Michelin guides began in France, and for more than 100 years they have been leading travellers to excellent lodging and dining. It’s fitting, then, that France’s own Le Cinq at Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris earned its first star just two months after opening, followed by a second star within the first year. Under the guidance of Executive Chef Eric Briffard, the menus here exemplify classic French cuisine such as Duck Foie Gras, while also embracing newer, lighter cooking styles. The elegant dining room provides the ideal setting with beautiful views of the legendary Hotel’s courtyard and garden.

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As the newest restaurant to receive a coveted star, Il Palagio at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze offers savoury seasonal menus featuring authentic Italian cuisine served with a refreshing, modern twist. For the full experience, try the multi-course tasting menus with wine and food pairings expertly crafted by Executive Chef Vito Mollica and his dedicated team.

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Seasons Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago earned its first star in 2011 for its contemporary American cuisine. Fuelled by the culinary bounty of America’s Midwestern heartland and fresh local produce, Executive Chef Kevin Hickey prepares seasonally inspired tasting menus, as well as seasonal lamb, beef and seafood menu options, not to mention a spectacular Sunday brunch that will make sleeping in feel like a sin against your taste buds.

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Famed chef Joël Robuchon is no stranger to culinary accolades—he is, after all, the worldwide record holder with 27 Michelin starred restaurants to his name—and his L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon at Four Seasons Hotel New York is no exception. Earning its second star in 2012, this New York City kitchen is helmed by Executive Chef Xavier Boyer, trained by Robuchon himself. Fans of Robuchon’s restaurants will happily discover some of their favourite dishes served here, such as the much-loved free-range quail stuffed with foie gras, but diners will also discover dishes created exclusively for Four Seasons. A seat at the pearwood counter is highly coveted (there are only 20), and if you can manage to reserve one, you’ll be rewarded with a view of the kitchen and its well-trained chefs at work.

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In California, Wolfgang Puck’s CUT at the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills (A Four Seasons Hotel) delivers the classic steakhouse with a twist, serving non-traditional entrées such as the signature “Indian Spiced” Kobe beef short ribs. This celebrated eatery was the recipient of a Michelin star in 2008 and 2009, but Michelin has not published a Los Angeles guide since then. And while technically there are no Michelin stars for architecture, the airy curves at the restaurant designed by Richard Meier & Partners enhance a great meal.

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Hong Kong

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In addition to yoga and pilates, Four Seasons offers an energising start to your day, complimentary weekend tai chi classes conducted by master William Ng.

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Macau

From Ancient to Modern

The Macau Museum has exhibitions detailing Macau’s mélange of architectural styles, its famous fireworks industry, the development of cricket fighting and the 1999 handover of sovereignty from Portugal to China.

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Los Angeles

Rejuvenate

Get glowing skin from the rejuvenating, cutting-edge treatments of celebrity facialist Kate Somerville. The Spa at Beverly Wilshire is a purveyor of her signature facials and skin therapies.

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Los Angeles

West Hollywood Restaurants

Try The Ivy for laid-back celeb watching on a leafy patio. Suzanne Goin’s A.O.C. has small plates of local fare and wine; BOA Steakhouse has excellent Kobe beef; Ago has skillfully crafted Italian fare; and Koi is the best place for sushi.

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Chefs at Four Seasons restaurants around the world craft unforgettable dining experiences, often using the freshest local ingredients blended with their worldly and innovative culinary expertise. Following these standards, eight Four Seasons restaurants have received special recognition from one of the most respected guides in the industry—the Michelin Red Guide. When a restaurant receives a Michelin star, the implications are resounding. Remarkable service and exceptional food are requirements, but the star—or multiple stars—denotes a certain quality of excellence that all restaurants strive to achieve. At Four Seasons, guests expect a similar sort of well-rounded excellence, and the chefs at these restaurants offer just that.

Guide to Four Seasons Michelin-Starred Restaurants