Gwendal Poullennec

Gwendal Poullennec

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Gwendal Poullennec is the International Director of the Michelin Guide, known for his insights into the culinary landscape and the recognition of outstanding restaurants worldwide. Recently, he highlighted Portugal's growth as a gastronomic destination during the unveiling of the Michelin Guide 2025, emphasizing the country's unique culinary offerings and commitment to authenticity.

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Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guide, said the event in Dublin highlights Ireland’s growing place on the culinary map.

Everything you need to know about tonight’s prestigious food awards – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-09
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Gwendal Poullennec is the international director of the Michelin Guides.

How do Michelin inspectors work? Does anybody really know? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-06
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Gwendal Poullennec is the international director of the Michelin Guide.

what does it take for a restaurant to add a star? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-01-31
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Gwendal Poullennec is the international director of the Michelin guide.

Depois das estrelas, Michelin é guia que vai dar uvas | Vinhos
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2025-12-08
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Gwendal Poullennec, the director of the Michelin Guide worldwide, commented on the diversity and continuous development of Thai cuisine.

สรุปผล “บิบ กูร์มองด์” ประจำปี 2569 รวม 137 ร้านเด็ด อร่อยคุ้มค่าในไทย
Thai Rath·ThailandThailand· 2025-11-21
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Gwendal Poullennec is the international director of the Michelin Guide.

The Michelin Guide gets an appetite beyond restaurants
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-12
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Gwendal Poullennec is the head of the Michelin Guide who discussed the significance of the Michelin Keys awards.

Taiwan hotels receive inaugural Michelin Keys
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-10
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Gwendal Poullennec is the international director of the Michelin Guides.

The Michelin Guide doesn’t get Toronto
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-09-23
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Gwendal Poullennec is the international director of the Michelin Guide.

La cérémonie du Guide Michelin se déroulera à Monaco en 2026
Monaco-Matin – newspaper covering the Principality of Monaco·MonacoMonaco· 2025-09-05
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Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guide, described the inclusion of the three new areas as a meaningful milestone.

Michelin Guide awards 144 Bib Gourmand honors
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-08-12
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Gwendal Poullennec is the Michelin Guide international director who announced the new Bib Gourmand selections.

2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand unveiled
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-08-12
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Gwendal Poullennec expressed delight with the transition at L’Arpege, describing it as a positive approach.

Iconic French chef stakes reputation on vegan menu
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-31
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Gwendal Poullennec expressed his delight with the transition of L’Arpège to a plant-based menu, describing it as a positive approach.

¿Puede prescindir de la carne la alta cocina? Este chef con tres estrellas Michelin cree que sí: Esta es su apuesta
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-07-29
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Gwendal Poullennec expressed his delight with the transition of L’Arpège, describing it as a positive approach.

Alain Passard sorprende con un menú vegano en L’Arpège - Gastronomía
ABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967·ParaguayParaguay· 2025-07-29
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Gwendal Poullennec is the head of the Michelin guide and is focused on promoting Mediterranean cuisine.

Le patron du guide Michelin en pince pour la cuisine de la Méditerranée
Monaco-Matin – newspaper covering the Principality of Monaco·MonacoMonaco· 2025-07-20
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Gwendal Poullennec is the Michelin Guide International director who expressed excitement about exploring the culinary diversity of New Taipei City, Hsinchu City, and Hsinchu County.

Michelin expands coverage to New Taipei City, Hsinchu
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-07-12
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Gwendal Poullennec is the International Director of the Michelin publication.

Rio de Janeiro e Sã Paulo têm 5 restaurantes duas estrelas e 20 com uma; veja quais
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2025-05-13
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Gwendal Poullennec said it is an honor to add New Taipei City, Hsinchu City and Hsinchu County to this year’s Guide.

2025 Michelin Guide to add New Taipei, Hsinchu
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-05-07
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Gwendal Poullennec is the head of the Michelin guide celebrating its 125th anniversary this year.

La gastronomie française dans l'attente des nouvelles étoiles du Michelin dévoilées ce lundi
Monaco-Matin – newspaper covering the Principality of Monaco·MonacoMonaco· 2025-03-31
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Gwendal Poullennec is the director of the Michelin guide who announced the loss of the star.

Le chef Georges Blanc perd sa troisième étoile au Guide Michelin
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-03-20
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Gwendal Poullennec is the International Director of the Michelin Guide, emphasizing Portugal's culinary potential.

Sem restaurantes três estrelas, Portugal conquista oito novas no guia Michelin, incluindo duas inéditas para chefs mulheres
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2025-02-26
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