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#13229586

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 12, 2025, Chef Xu Xiaohong prepares an iconic Sichuan dish, mapo tofu, in his Yin Ba 1986 restaurant. This classic dish, made with silky tofu, minced pork, and fermented bean paste, is elevated by Sichuan pepper, giving it the famous numbing effect, mala. Originating from a popular 19th-century recipe, the dish is named after a cook nicknamed ''Mapo,'' literally ''the old woman with a pockmarked face.'' The chef balances heat, fermentation, and finesse to preserve this cornerstone of Sichuan gastronomy with respect and precision.

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#13229587

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 12, 2025, Chef Xu Xiaohong prepares an iconic Sichuan dish, mapo tofu, in his Yin Ba 1986 restaurant. This classic dish, made with silky tofu, minced pork, and fermented bean paste, is elevated by Sichuan pepper, giving it the famous numbing effect, mala. Originating from a popular 19th-century recipe, the dish is named after a cook nicknamed ''Mapo,'' literally ''the old woman with a pockmarked face.'' The chef balances heat, fermentation, and finesse to preserve this cornerstone of Sichuan gastronomy with respect and precision.

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#13229588

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 12, 2025, Chef Xu Xiaohong at Yin Ba 1986 restaurant prepares Three Pepper Fish, an iconic Sichuan dish. Fresh fish fillets are stir-fried in a wok with Sichuan pepper, black pepper, and red pepper, creating a spicy, aromatic, and balanced flavor. A rich sauce enhances this traditional dish, reflecting the bold cuisine of the region.

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#13229589

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 12, 2025, Chef Xu Xiaohong at Yin Ba 1986 restaurant prepares Three Pepper Fish, an iconic Sichuan dish. Fresh fish fillets are stir-fried in a wok with Sichuan pepper, black pepper, and red pepper, creating a spicy, aromatic, and balanced flavor. A rich sauce enhances this traditional dish, reflecting the bold cuisine of the region.

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#13229590

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 12, 2025, Chef Xu Xiaohong at Yin Ba 1986 restaurant prepares Three Pepper Fish, an iconic Sichuan dish. Fresh fish fillets are stir-fried in a wok with Sichuan pepper, black pepper, and red pepper, creating a spicy, aromatic, and balanced flavor. A rich sauce enhances this traditional dish, reflecting the bold cuisine of the region.

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#13229591

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 12, 2025, Chef Xu Xiaohong, in his Yin Ba 1986 restaurant, discusses with his team the core values of traditional Sichuan cuisine: balancing spiciness and aroma, respecting local ingredients, and passing down ancestral culinary know-how.

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#13229593

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 12, 2025, Chef Xu Xiaohong is passionate about local traditions and draws inspiration from ancient recipes collected during his travels across the province. He respectfully reinvents forgotten dishes, preserving gestures and flavors passed down by families and rural markets. His living cuisine is rooted in Sichuan's history while embracing creativity.

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#13229594

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 12, 2025, Chef Xu Xiaohong is passionate about local traditions and draws inspiration from ancient recipes collected during his travels across the province. He respectfully reinvents forgotten dishes, preserving gestures and flavors passed down by families and rural markets. His living cuisine is rooted in Sichuan's history while embracing creativity.

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#13229595

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 12, 2025, Chef Xu Xiaohong is passionate about local traditions and draws inspiration from ancient recipes collected during his travels across the province. He respectfully reinvents forgotten dishes, preserving gestures and flavors passed down by families and rural markets. His living cuisine is rooted in Sichuan's history while embracing creativity.

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#13193016

14 January 2026

KRAKOW, POLAND – JANUARY 13: A Michelin sign on display outside a restaurant in Krakow's Old Town, Poland, on January 13, 2026.

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#13193019

14 January 2026

KRAKOW, POLAND – JANUARY 13: A Michelin sign on display outside a restaurant in Krakow's Old Town, Poland, on January 13, 2026.

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#13186854

12 January 2026

The main facade of the Hotel-Restaurant Echaurren houses four restaurants, one of which, ''El Portal de Echaurren,'' boasts two Michelin stars. It is located in the center of Ezcaray, in the autonomous community of La Rioja, Spain, a town of barely 200 inhabitants. This distinction makes it a benchmark for gastronomic tourism.

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#12747635

13 September 2025

KRAKOW, POLAND – SEPTEMBER 12: A two-star Michelin sign is displayed outside Bottiglieria 1881 restaurant in Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland, on September 12, 2025.

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#12686571

28 August 2025

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 28: A Michelin sign on display outside a restaurant in Krakow's Old Town, Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland, on August 28, 2025.

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#12686553

28 August 2025

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 28: A Michelin sign on display outside a restaurant in Krakow's Old Town, Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland, on August 28, 2025.

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#12219121

1 April 2025

Michelin plate is seen on a restaurant in Krakow, Poland on April 1, 2025.

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