Latvian Restaurants Receiving MICHELIN Recognition to Be Named on 5 November

The Latvian restaurants that will receive MICHELIN recognition are to be announced on 5 November. MICHELIN is an internationally known restaurant guide that highlights outstanding places to eat. The award matters for Latvia's food service sector because it draws the attention of foreign travellers to the country's restaurants and chefs.

What the agency director says

Ieva Jāgere, director of the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA), says Latvia can also be discovered through taste. In her view, chefs act as ambassadors of the country: the local produce and traditions used in the meals they prepare reveal Latvian culture and each chef's individual style.

What the recognition means for travel

Jāgere explains that MICHELIN recognition directs towards Latvian restaurants the attention of travellers who are ready to go to another country for the sake of a special meal. According to her, a table reservation can become the start of a wider trip around Latvia, including overnight stays, visits to local producers and an introduction to the culture.

The head of LIAA also stresses that culinary success strengthens the country's image and generates income for a wider range of businesses, not only the restaurants themselves.

The source does not say how many restaurants may receive the recognition or where the announcement will take place.