Michelin Star for The Yeatman Restaurant, Oporto
The Restaurant at The Yeatman in Oporto, under the direction of Chef Ricardo Costa since its opening in summer 2010, has won its first Michelin star http://www.the-yeatman-hotel.com/EN/food-wine.htm
At the awards ceremony in Barcelona last night, The Restaurant at The Yeatman became one of only twelve Portuguese restaurants distinguished with stars in the 2012 edition of Michelin Spain and Portugal. It is the first in Porto, Portugal’s second city.
Chef Ricardo Costa previously worked in Casa do Calçada in Amarante, which had won a Michelin star – from there, he brought his distinctive talents to The Yeatman where he puts a contemporary twist on classical Portuguese flavours and dishes, working in harmony with the hotel’s Wine Director Beatriz Machado to create bold and exciting tasting menus.
“I am delighted to receive a Michelin star as recognition of the work that my team and I do. This is the ‘Oscars’ of the Restaurant world, said Chef Costa, and we are excited to be able to showcase the very best Portuguese cuisine using local ingredients. We look forward to welcoming everyone to our restaurant and special wine dinners.”
CEO of The Yeatman, Adrian Bridge, commented, “Everyone at The Yeatman is delighted to receive this award which is recognition of the work that our Chef Ricardo Costa and his team have done. The Yeatman has always been an ambitious project to create a new level of experience for people who wish to visit Porto and Northern Portugal. The quality of food, paired with the best wine list in Portugal provides our guests and visitors with the greatest possible culinary experience that our town has to offer.”
The Michelin star win comes just a month after The Yeatman was awarded Relais & Châteaux status, putting The Yeatman firmly on the must-visit list for discerning travellers to
Northern Portugal.
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Note to Editors:
The Yeatman opened in August 2010 and is located in the historic Port lodge area of Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, directly across the river from the UNESCO world heritage area of the city and just 1 ½ hours by car to the Douro valley. It has 12 suites and 70 rooms, each with a private terrace over-looking the river. The hotel has 3.5 acres of private gardens with croquet lawn, outdoor pool, Dick’s wine bar, extensive wine cellars, a restaurant and Kids Club.