Two Cornwall restaurants were among just four establishments awarded Green Michelin stars in the new 2023 guide.

Culture in Falmouth and Crocadon in St Mellion received the accolade along with Apricity in London and Osip in Somerset.

The Packet was recently privileged to have the chance to review the food cooked by Hylton Espey, although we wouldn't go as far to say that it lead the green star! The restuarant was only opened 12 months ago by Hylton and his wife Petronella.

The Green star is a fairly new addition to the Michelin Guide, having only been introduced in 2021.

On its website, it says the accolade exists to commend restaurants "at the forefront of the industry when it comes to their sustainable practices".

"These restaurants offer dining experiences that combine culinary excellence with outstanding eco-friendly commitments, and are a source of inspiration both for keen foodies and the hospitality industry as a whole," it adds.

Cornwall restaurants also were commended in the general 2023 guide, with three being featured.

What did Michelin say about the Green star winning restaurants?

When describing Culture in Falmouth the guide said: "When setting up CULTURE, sustainability was certainly to the fore: the team refurbished the old tables from the previous restaurant; their granite pass-top was quarried at a site less than 3 miles away; and their plates were made just down the street and then delivered by foot.

"They run their kitchen using only electric and induction, as well as charcoal produced by a forest management team.

"They also buy directly from farmers who focus on regenerative farming practices with minimal intervention, and educate their guests to help pave the way for local food heroes."

When speaking about Crocadon, the guide said: "Crocadon is a 120 acre farm featuring a market garden, a shop, a restaurant and a micro-brewery.

"Its approach to growing, farming and cooking focuses on a full-circle system that puts soil health and biodiversity first; any soil or animal treatments they use are natural – as are the cleaning agents used in the restaurant.

"The fixtures and fittings are made using waste materials and they even make all their own tableware and ceramics, including creating their own ash glazes."