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Michelin

British  
/ miʃəlɛ̃ /

noun

  1. André (ɑ̃dre). 1853–1931, French industrialist; founder, with his brother Édouard Michelin (1859–1940), of the Michelin Tyre Company (1888): the first to use demountable pneumatic tyres on motor vehicles

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However, a sale at the mid-point would still leave the remaining Continental business trading at a valuation below key peers Michelin and Pirelli, offering compelling upside.

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Find the right back street just south of the French Quarter, ascend a set of stairs and you’ll find Habakuk Fine Coffee and Bistro, a Michelin Bib Gourmand winner.

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Michelin star chef Tom Kerridge gave his backing to the scheme, saying "these incentives will give our industry a great boost".

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There are now 19 restaurants with Michelin stars and more than 170 five-star hotels.

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Noma, which specialises in modern Nordic cuisine with fermented ingredients, has three Michelin stars.

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