At the end of August, when the news came out of the assignment of the first Michelin star to a gelato shop, Minimal in Taiwan, the media echo was vast. First of all, there was astonishment that the Guide had crossed the threshold into a gelato shop; then there was the unprecedented choice of having nominated a restaurant in Asia; added to this was regret of a missed opportunity in Italy, the historical cradle of gelato. Minimal, however, is a gelato shop that differs from the Italian model. Minimal Gelateria in Taiwan has obtained the prestigious recognition from the Michelin Guide. A decision that has caused discussion… A Star has risen 49
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