Solo (restaurant)

Solo is a defunct restaurant in Gorinchem, Netherlands. It was a fine dining restaurant that was awarded one Michelin star in 2007 and retained that rating until 2012.[1][2][3][4] On 2 September 2014 it was made known that the restaurant had closed down.[5]

Solo
Restaurant information
Established2007
Closed2014
Head chefGerrit van den Berg
Food typeFrench, Mediterranean
Rating Michelin Guide
Street addressZusterhuis 1 - 2
CityGorinchem
Postal/ZIP Code4201 EH
CountryNetherlands
Seating capacity40
WebsiteOfficial website

The head chef of Solo in the period of the Michelin star was Mohammed el Harouchi. After his accident, sous chef Gerrit van den Berg took over.[6]

The restaurant lost its star due to the severe accident of head chef El Harouchi, in which he suffered a contusion of the brain stem.[7] There was no shock or confusion among staff, as everybody expected to lose the star due to the long absence of the head chef.[8]

The Dutch-Moroccan background of El Harouchi reflected in his cooking, which was in the basic French style but with Moroccan influences, herbs and tastes.[9]

See also

References
  1. Brandligt, Vivie (1 May 2012). "Historisch overzicht Michelinsterren 2006 t/m 2011" [Historical overview Michelin stars 2006-2011]. Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Archived from the original on October 15, 2012. Retrieved 16 June 2014.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
  2. Nederland 2007. Clermont-Ferrand: Michelin et Cie. 2007. p. 187. ISBN 978-2-06-712249-9.
  3. Nederland 2009. Clermont-Ferrand: Michelin et Cie. 2009. p. 205. ISBN 978-2-06-713833-9.
  4. Brandligt, Vivie (30 November 2012). "Historisch overzicht Michelinsterren 2012 - 2013" [Historic overview Michelin stars 2012-2013]. Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 June 2014. (subscription required)
  5. Bluiminck, Nathalie (2 September 2014). "Voormalig sterrestaurant Solo gesloten" [former Michelin starred restaurant Solo closed]. Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 8 September 2014. (subscription required)
  6. Bluiminck, Nathalie (2 September 2014). "Voormalig sterrestaurant Solo gesloten" [former Michelin starred restaurant Solo closed]. Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 8 September 2014. (subscription required)
  7. Bluiminck, Nathalie (6 December 2011). "Mohamed el Harouchi: kneuzing in de hersenstam" [Mohamed el Harouchi: contusion of the brain stem]. Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 31 January 2013. (subscription required)
  8. Leonards, Rik (28 November 2012). "Sterverlies Solo: 'Kon gebeuren, grote chef is er niet'" [‘Could happen, big chef is not there’]. Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 31 January 2013. (subscription required)
  9. Hofland, Dick (4 September 2010). "Van afwasser tot sterkok". Leeuwarder Courant (in Dutch). Retrieved 31 January 2013.

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