Michelin-starred celebrity chef faces jail for sprinkling dessert with ANTS

The coverage of the Michelin-star chef facing jail for using ants in desserts shows broad agreement on the facts, but differing tones and emphasis. Left-leaning outlets like Mirror News and The Guardian focus on the potential consequences, while right-leaning outlets such as Daily Mail, GB News, and BBC World adopt a more scandalous tone, emphasizing the unconventional nature of the chef's actions.

Michelin-starred chef faces jail after serving 49,000 'illegal ants' on menu

The double-michelin star winning restaurant has been called 'excellent' and 'worthy of a detour' by the coveted fine-dining Michelin Guide - but its menu has attracted unwelcome attention by the authorities

Michelin-star chef faces jail for covering diners' desserts in ants

A Michelin-starred chef is facing jail after covering his diners' desserts in ants. Joseph Lidgerwood, an Australian chef based in South Korea, has been accused of using the bugs to garnish dishes in his restaurant Evett, which retained two Michelin stars in the most recent guide. The restauranteur is looking at a one-year jail term, with prosecutors also calling for the restaurant's parent company to be fined 20 million Korean won (£10,100). Mr Lidgerwood has admitted the ants were served, but said they were only in a "small part" of the seasonal restaurant's 15-course menu. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Diners were also told they could opt out of eating ants - substituting them with fermented vinegar and edible flowers. Some 10 species of bugs can legally be eaten in South Korea, including grasshoppers, locusts, and two-spotted crickets - but ants do not make the list. South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety first became aware of the issue when diners posted images of the dishes sprinkled with ants online. Investigators estimate around 49,000 ants, imported from the US and Thailand, were used in several dishes over four years. Authorities determined the ants contained up to 55 times more heavy metals than typical edible insects, local media reported. Mr Lidgerwood, who appeared on Netflix show Culinary Class Wars, claimed during the investigation he used "ant acidity in dishes while working in the US and Europe, and was unaware that it was illegal in Korea". The restaurant also said about 60 per cent of customers chose the ant topping. It also disputed the prosecutor's assertion the restaurant made 120million won (£61,000) from selling the dessert. LATEST DEVELOPMENTS Andy Burnham urged to introduce state-run restaurants serving free meals Princess Anne meets with K-pop stars in South Korea Prince Harry 'delighted at defining moment' for organisation close to his heart Sentencing for the case is now scheduled for September 2. Evett fir

Michelin-starred celebrity chef faces jail for sprinkling dessert with ANTS

Joseph Lidgerwood, an Australian chef who appeared on Netflix's Culinary Class Wars, is accused of using the insects as a garnish in his restaurant Evett.

Michelin-starred restaurant owner in South Korea faces jail for serving ants in dessert

Fine of 20m won (£10,108) could also be imposed for serving insect not approved for consumption under local law Prosecutors in South Korea have asked a court to sentence the owner of a Michelin-starred restaurant to one year in prison for serving a dessert topped with ants, an insect not approved for consumption under local food safety law. The request, made on Monday, also sought a 20m won (£10,108) fine for the company that runs the restaurant, Yonhap news agency reported. Continue reading...

Michelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants as dessert garnish

Officials say the restaurant in South Korea used some 49,000 ants in various dishes over four years.