00:00The boat in Litchfield was awarded its first Michelin star during a ceremony in Dublin
00:05marking a major milestone for the restaurant nine years after it opened.
00:10Chef Liam Dillon, who previously worked in London, Sydney, Copenhagen and New York,
00:15said receiving the accolade feels incredible and praised the team for their role in the achievements.
00:20The restaurant operates a micro-farm on site with pigs, chickens and bees supporting its focus
00:26on sustainable and locally sourced produce.
00:28The wilderness in Birmingham's jewellery quarter also gained its first Michelin star,
00:34with owner Alex Claridge describing the recognition as a fever dream
00:37and reflecting on a decade of concentrating on the food he wanted to create.
00:41Other Birmingham restaurants maintaining stars include Adams in the city centre and Simpsons in Edgbaston.
00:47Indian restaurant Ophine kept its two-star status,
00:50while The Cross in Kenilworth and Grace and Saviour in Hampton in Arden were also recognised.
00:55Michelin stars are awarded annually to restaurants demonstrating outstanding cuisine,
01:00and this year's hundreds of establishments across the UK were included.
01:04The awards highlight both innovation and consistency, recognising chefs and teams who maintain high standards
01:11in food quality, service and dining experience.
01:14The boat and the wilderness join a growing number of Midlands restaurants, earning Michelin recognition.
01:20Chefs emphasise teamwork and sustainable practices,
01:24noting that consistent improvement and local sourcing remain key to earning stars.
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