14-03-2013
Balzi Rossi, Baia Beniamin, Giappun, Carletto, Lanterna Blu: these are the names of once famous establishments, now closed or deprived of their Michelin stars. The region now counts 11 stars altogether: in the province of Genoa at Baldin and The Cook in the town of Genoa itself; in the Imperia area, at La Conchiglia in Arma di Taggia, San Giorgio in Cervo, Agrodolce in Imperia and Paolo e Barbara in Sanremo; in the La Spezia province, at Locanda delle Tamerici in Ameglia and near Savona, at Palma in Alassio, Claudio in Bergeggi, Il Vescovado in Noli and L'Arco Antico in Savona (in the photo by Food Lover Odissey, focaccia, a symbol of the region)
The dull weather which in the last few days has raged over Liguria is a good metaphor of the conditions in which the regional restaurant scene is to be found. While on the Levante (Eastern) coast there is only one Michelin star and few other interesting establishments, the Ponente (Western) coast certainly can’t boast an extraordinary offer in the gastronomic scene.
Is it the recession’s fault? Surely, only a few months ago, according to Rete Impresa, Imperia came last in the Italian list of provinces with best quality of business survival. Nearby France, thanks to a protectionist economic policy manages to create a more attractive offer, inevitably eroding a portion of the clientele which could be vital for our region.
Andrea Sarri: chef del ristorante Agrodolce di Imperia e presidente di Jre Italia, è tra i più attivi in regione
Triglia, foie gras e topinambur, piatto di Enrico Panero de Il Marin di Eataly Genova, tra le promesse più luminose della regione
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