Top French chef asks to be stripped of Michelin stars

Sebastian Bras claims the coveted rating puts him under ‘huge pressure’

Sebastien Bras Michelin Star
Sebastien Bras (R) and his son
(Image credit: Pascal Pavani / Getty Images)

One of France’s most acclaimed chefs has asked the Michelin food guide to strip him of the coveted three-star rating awarded to his restaurant in Laguiole, Central France.

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