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Despite sanctions, Russia continues to import Michelin aviation tyres through intermediaries, including a UK-based firm, with ongoing shipments worth millions of dollars, raising concerns about compliance and diversion risks, although Michelin asserts it is committed to sanctions compliance and has strengthened controls.
Smyth, a three-Michelin-star restaurant in Chicago, has sued Smyth Tavern in New York for trademark infringement, claiming the use of the name causes confusion and unfairly trades on Smyth's reputation, though the NYC restaurant argues their markets are different and no confusion exists.
The Space Shuttle's tires, designed by Michelin, were built to withstand extreme conditions and were only used once due to the immense forces during landing, with the main tires being 34-ply rated and filled with nitrogen to handle the harsh environment. Despite its retirement, there have been attempts to reclaim the Shuttle Discovery, which is now owned by the Smithsonian.
Michelin has announced its 2024 star ratings for Washington D.C., with Omakase @ Barracks Row and Mita joining the list of one-starred restaurants. The announcement was part of a tri-city event also covering New York and Chicago. Mita's recognition is historic for its Venezuelan co-chefs, marking significant achievements for both. The D.C. area now hosts 26 Michelin-starred restaurants, with The Inn at Little Washington retaining its three-star status. Additionally, two new restaurants joined the Bib Gourmand list, while four lost their titles.
Jungsik New York has become the first Korean restaurant in the United States to earn Three MICHELIN Stars, joining an elite group of only 14 such establishments in the country. The restaurant, known for its contemporary Korean cuisine, has been praised for its elevated execution, excellent product quality, and refined flavors. Inspectors highlighted the sophisticated dining experience, attentive service, and creative dishes like langoustine with squid ink and octopus with gochujang aioli, marking a significant achievement for chef/owner Jungsik Yim.
Tatsu Dallas, an edomae sushi restaurant in Deep Ellum, is the only North Texas restaurant to earn a Michelin star for its high-quality cooking. Owned by Executive Chef Tatsuya Sekiguchi, who has a rich culinary background from Japan and New York, the restaurant offers an intimate omakase dining experience. Other North Texas establishments received Michelin recommendations and awards, but none achieved a two or three-star rating.
Michelin has added 10 restaurants to its California guide, with nine of them located in the Los Angeles area. The new additions include a variety of cuisines and dining experiences, from high-end omakase to Chinese and Taiwanese fare, reflecting the diverse culinary landscape of the region. The chefs and owners of these establishments express gratitude for the recognition, with one chef noting the significance of being acknowledged for his Korean American twist on Japanese cuisine. The full 2024 Michelin California guide is highly anticipated, with the release date and location yet to be announced.
Michelin has added three Korean-influenced restaurants in Los Angeles, Baroo, Hibi, and Olivia, to its California Guide. These new additions may be included as Bib Gourmand selections or starred restaurants in next year's guide. Baroo offers an upscale tasting menu with Buddhist influences, Hibi is a Japanese- and Korean-influenced a la carte restaurant, and Olivia serves vegetarian dishes with Korean and Mexican flavors. These LA discoveries join four other new restaurants across the state in the Michelin Guide.
Michelin announced the newest three-star restaurant in the US, Smyth in Chicago, while Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare in New York lost all of its stars. The Michelin Guide revealed the changes during a combined ceremony for New York, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. Other notable updates include two new two-star restaurants in New York and 12 new one-star restaurants across the three cities, featuring a range of cuisines including Peruvian, Indian, and Israeli.
Michelin has added two new Bib Gourmand restaurants in Washington, D.C., recognizing their quality and affordability. The Bib Gourmand distinction is awarded to restaurants that offer excellent food at a reasonable price.
Michelin has announced the gradual closure of its Ardmore tire manufacturing plant by the end of 2025 or sooner, impacting approximately 1,400 employees. Rubber-mixing operations will continue at the plant, but Michelin stated that the facility is not cost-competitive and further investments would negatively affect other US sites in their network. Staff reductions will begin in mid-2024, with a plan to continue reducing staff through 2025.
Michelin has released its 2023 list of the top restaurants in California, awarding stars to 87 establishments. Six restaurants, including Heritage in Long Beach, earned their first stars this year. Heritage, known for its California cuisine, also received a Michelin green star for its sustainability efforts. Other notable winners include Valle in Oceanside and Providence in Hollywood, which retained its two-star rating and received a green star. Addison in San Diego remains the only three-star restaurant in Southern California. Michelin's full California guide can be found online.
Porsche Penske Motorsport faced issues with their hybrid system and received penalties during practice sessions at Monza. Roger Penske expressed his support for raising the profile of WEC drivers. Ferrari continues to use its Le Mans-winning chassis at Monza. Michelin brought back the hard compound slick tire due to hot temperatures. Goodyear celebrates its 125th anniversary at Monza. Ben Keating aims to improve his record at Monza and secure the GTE-Am title. TF Sport hopes to have Keating back for their move to Corvette next year. Toyota's No. 8 car experienced engine issues at Le Mans, including ingesting a piece of Kevlar and hitting a squirrel. Aston Martin explores options for LMGT3 involvement next season. The Vanwall Vandervell 680 Gibson suffered an engine failure during practice.
OEM tires, also known as marked tires, offer car enthusiasts the opportunity to preserve the factory driving dynamics of their vehicles. These tires are developed through a cooperative process between automakers and tire manufacturers, with engineers and testers working together to optimize the tire design for specific car models. Many drivers of performance cars tend to stick with the marked OEM tires due to their convenience and the significant impact tires have on a car's driving experience. While aftermarket tires offer more options for customization, choosing OEM tires can help maintain the original feel of the vehicle.
A comparison of the best ultra-high-performance tires from Michelin, Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear, Hankook, and Yokohama was conducted to determine the best tire. The Michelin Pilot Sport 4S was ranked as the best overall tire, with the Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position coming in second. The Continental ExtremeContact Sport was ranked third, followed by the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 and the Yokohama Advan Sport V105.