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Helsinki set to host MICHELIN Guide Nordic Countries Ceremony next week
29.05.2024 - 13:03 / traveldailynews.com / Theodore Koumelis
Helsinki gears up to host the prestigious MICHELIN Guide Nordic Countries Ceremony, marking its rise as a top culinary destination with a summer full of food-centric events.
International media and restaurant industry professionals from all over the Nordics head to Helsinki in the coming days as the city prepares to host one the world’s most prestigious restaurant events, the MICHELIN Guide Nordic Countries Ceremony. The event, which takes place on May 27th at Helsinki’s Savoy Theatre, comes at a time when Helsinki continues to strengthen its profile as a culinary destination, preparing for a summer filled with food-themed events. Visitors will be able to sample the city’s rich culinary culture by enjoying food and drinks at the many restaurants participating in the Feast Helsinki food weeks and by watching the award ceremony live at a viewing grandstand.
Next Monday, May 27th, the city will host the MICHELIN Guide Nordic Countries Ceremony, during which the latest MICHELIN stars awarded to Nordic restaurants will be revealed. This is the first time the ceremony will be held in Helsinki, Finland’s capital city. During the weekend leading up to the ceremony, the Feast Helsinki food event, kicking off on May 24th, gives locals and visitors alike the opportunity to enjoy the city’s top restaurants, which will be extending their opening hours on Sunday and Monday. Feast Helsinki, a major joint effort by the restaurant, tourism and event sectors in the region, will then continue until June 16th, highlighting the vibrant food scene in Helsinki by putting on over 100 events.
Feast Helsinki is a highlight of a food-themed year, during which the city will see more than 450 events in total. “Gastronomy plays a vital role when people decide where to travel. It is important that Helsinki has culinary experiences to offer for the visitors year round” comments Anu Syrmä, Brand, Marketing and Communications Director, Helsinki Partners.
The MICHELIN Guide Nordic Countries Ceremony, hosted by the city in cooperation with Visit Finland, as well as the Finnish food and drink industry firms of Fazer, The Helsinki Distilling Company, Kespro and Valio Aimo, gathers the Nordic region’s top chefs and other industry professionals at the Savoy Theatre and the City Hall on Monday evening.
The MICHELIN Guide Nordic Countries publication highlights exceptional food in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway and Iceland, and the MICHELIN stars awarded at the ceremony are the most coveted and respected recognition of excellence in the restaurant industry. In addition to them, other awards, such as the MICHELIN Green Stars, awarded to restaurants that offer first-class environmentally friendly and sustainable dining experiences, will be
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