FG (restaurant)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founder | François Geurds |
| Headquarters | Rotterdam , Netherlands |
| Products | Upscale dining |
FG (previously known as Ivy) is a restaurant situated in Rotterdam, Netherlands. This upscale dining venue was awarded one Michelin star from 2010 through 2013 and has maintained two stars since 2014.[1][2][3][4]
GaultMillau assigned FG a score of 17.5 out of a possible 20 points.[5]
Established in 2009 by François Geurds, who continues to serve as the head chef,[6] the restaurant reflects Geurds’ background as former sous chef at The Fat Duck under Heston Blumenthal, incorporating techniques from Molecular gastronomy into its culinary approach.[7]
Name dispute
After losing a legal battle with Caprice Holding, the proprietor of the European trademark for The Ivy, Geurds was compelled to change the restaurant’s name. His argument that The Ivy and Ivy targeted separate local markets in London and Rotterdam was rejected by the court. Consequently, on 13 June 2013, the establishment adopted the name FG.
Gadgets
- The venue boasts a tailor-made espresso machine equipped with foot-operated controls, marking a first for the manufacturer in 2011.
- Within the kitchen, a "fragrance table" is installed at the chef’s table, designed to disperse up to thirty distinct aromas to elevate the tasting experience.
Location
Initially situated at Lloydstraat 294 in Rotterdam, FG moved in 2016 to Katshoek 37-b, occupying the former premises of FG Noodle Bar, located next to FG Food Labs.
See also
References
- ↑ Brandligt, Vivie (1 May 2012). "Historisch overzicht Michelinsterren 2006 t/m 2011" [Historical overview Michelin stars 2006-2011]. Misset Horeca (in Nederlands). Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ↑ Brandligt, Vivie (30 November 2012). "Historisch overzicht Michelinsterren 2012–2013" [Historic overview Michelin stars 2012-2013]. Misset Horeca (in Nederlands). Retrieved 15 June 2014.
- ↑ (in Dutch)Alle 2014 Michelin sterren in een overzicht
- ↑ Brandligt, Vivie (17 November 2014). "Michelin 2015: Totale sterrenoverzicht" [Michelin 2015: Total star overview]. Misset Horeca (in Nederlands). Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ↑ GaultMillau - FG
- ↑ Bluiminck, Nathalie (13 June 2013). "Sterrestaurant Ivy heet voortaan FG" [Star restaurant Ivy from now on named FG]. Misset Horeca (in Nederlands).
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