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A French restaurant that has held a Michelin star for longer than any other establishment in the world has lost one of its stars.
Georges Blanc, in the eastern French commune of Vonnas, was first awarded a star almost a century ago and has boasted three stars continuously since 1981, a spokeswoman for the 153-year-old establishment told CNN.
The Michelin Guide confirmed the loss of Georges Blanc’s third star to CNN on Friday.
“Our evaluation criteria have been the same for 125 years. They are focused solely on the dish,” a Michelin spokeswoman said. “It’s about five key criteria: the quality of the ingredients, the cooking…
