Goring Hotel in London, which is a famous choice among royalty, has earned a Michelin award for its hotel restaurant. The hotel, which is steeped in 105 years of history, has reportedly won the award despite its refusal to serve "poncey" food. The management has dubbed the award as a "happy accident."
The Telegraph reports that Goring Hotel's restaurant called The Dining Room was designed by David Linley and serves the "best of British cuisine." It is reportedly where the Middletons had a party before the Royal Wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William. It has also catered to the Queen and the White House, according to the report.
Jeremy Goring, the hotel's chief executive, said that they are delighted with the Michelin star, although "it's only taken 105 years." He claims that while they are honored with the new prestige, their main focus is on delighting their guests, which is why he considers the award as a "happy accident."
According to Goring hotel's website, The Dining Restaurant serves traditional British food and is headed by executive chef Shay Cooper. Among the noteworthy and mouth-watering dishes the hotel restaurant offers is the "indulgent" lobster omelette, truffles, and "roast rib of beef that's impeccably carved from a silver trolley." The restaurant offers a wide selection of menu and is open from 7am to 10 pm.
In related news, a separate report by The Telegraph lists other restaurants in London that have won Michelin stars. These include the Japanese joints The Arakami and Umi, which both earned two stars from Michelin. Other restaurants included in the list are Lyle's in Shoreditch, Bonhams and the aforementioned The Dining Room in Goring Hotel.
The highest award Michelin has given is three stars, which was earned by famous chef Gordon Ramsay's restaurant, Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester in London, and The Waterside Inn by chef brothers Michael and Albert Roux.