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The Michelin Gala Portugal 2026 distinguished 39 alumni from the Turismo de Portugal school network. In total, three chefs with two Michelin stars, 13 chefs with one star, 14 chefs from recommended restaurants, four Bib Gourmand, two best sommelier awards, one Young Chef Award, one opening of the year, and one chef.
How was it possible for a brand with a solid reputation to associate itself with a fiasco like Conta Lá? We shall see if, after the astonishing results - the channel had an average of 300 viewers watching that day - Michelin will want to repeat the experience.
The Table has only been open for two months and no one on the fine dining team expected an award, but Michelin decided to distinguish it with the 'Opening of the Year' prize. Meanwhile, the Fish is one of the guide's Recommended restaurants.
Closing 'Alma' was the end of a chapter without bitterness. The chef is opening a signature restaurant, 'Henrique Sá Pessoa', conceived as an intimate experience with its sights set on Michelin stars.
