Tears, hugs and kisses. Three chefs told they have a Michelin star

The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2012, launched on 6 October, sees the first British pub awarded two Michelin stars.

The second restaurant to be promoted to two star level in the 2012 edition of the guide is Restaurant Sat Bains in Nottingham. Sat's cooking has always been original and creative and now focus has been added to the flair. The restaurant gained its first star in 2003.

This year's guide, published for the first time before Christmas, sees a wide geographical spread of new stars, stretching from the Driftwood Hotel in Portscatho, Cornwall to Glenapp Castle in Ballantrae, Scotland. There are three new stars in Scotland, one in Wales and four in London, which include 'Dinner by Heston Blumenthal'. There are also three new pubs with one star.

The guide also highlights those restaurants that represent value for money. We are therefore delighted that this year a further 28 restaurants have been awarded a Bib Gourmand, the award given to those establishments offering good cooking but at moderate prices.

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