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Michelin creates a cluster of 14 news stars - but deletes as many too. By Neil Gerrard, Janie Manzoori-Stamford James Stagg and Amanda Aliya
New stars share their delight
There were no new additions to the UK's twoor three-Michelin-starred restaurants this year, but a total of 14 restaurants (see box) achieved one-star status for the first time.
How the chefs reacted
"It has been a very long journey since we all started working together [with the Hart brothers]. It is incredible what we have achieved. Everyone has worked so hard. I am so proud."
Nieves Barragan Mohadto, executive head chef, Barrafina
"I am feeling really shocked and surprised. We have a longrunning history with Michelin, what with Simpsons, but we thought that with the Cross being a new venture that we weren't on the radar.
"When we opened, our first efforts were to stabilise things, especially as we were also competing in the Bocuse d'Or. I have great people behind me, especially my sous chef Kristian Curtis."
Adam Bennett, chef director, the Cross at Kenilworth
"We are delighted, especially in our 40th year, and I believe it is just reward for Ross Stovold and his team, both in the kitchen and front of house, and their pursuit of the best, freshest local produce, whether from the island, the surrounding waters or mountains."
Beppo BuchananSmith, owner, Isle of Eriska
"I'm over the moon, it's brilliant. We weren't very confident given the amount of time we had from opening to the publication of the guidebook - in fact, we were more confident about the French in Manchester, but that was not to be. Adam Reid is doing an amazing job there - it's more than worth it. At Fera we have a long way to go for where we want to be, but this award is testament to how hard the team has worked."
Dan Cox, executive head chef, Fera at Claridge's
"It's absolutely brilliant. I know I have only been here 11 months. I felt we were cooking at the right level and I felt the team were delivering, but you just don't know. When I was at Colette's we were pushing to get a star, but to finally be able to...