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ONA was a vegan restaurant in Arès, France [2] owned by chef Claire Vallée and was the first vegan restaurant to receive a Michelin star. [3] The name stands for origine non-animale [4] and the restaurant uses no animal products in its food, decorations or furnishings. ONA was opened in 2016 by Vallée, a self-taught chef, and offered a seven-course tasting menu. [5] [6] 95% of its clientele was neither vegan nor vegetarian, the chef said in 2021. [1] The restaurant closed permanently in October 2022. [7]
Vallée opened the restaurant using loans from ethical bank La Nef and crowdfunding. The Michelin Guide for 2021 awarded ONA one Michelin star, a first among vegan restaurants. [5] [8] ONA was also one of 33 restaurants in France to receive a Green Star, [9] a new category by the Michelin Guide awarded for sustainable practices. [3] In 2018, the restaurant had been awarded a Michelin Fork. [6]
ONA | |
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Website |
clairevallee |
ONA was a vegan restaurant in Arès, France [2] owned by chef Claire Vallée and was the first vegan restaurant to receive a Michelin star. [3] The name stands for origine non-animale [4] and the restaurant uses no animal products in its food, decorations or furnishings. ONA was opened in 2016 by Vallée, a self-taught chef, and offered a seven-course tasting menu. [5] [6] 95% of its clientele was neither vegan nor vegetarian, the chef said in 2021. [1] The restaurant closed permanently in October 2022. [7]
Vallée opened the restaurant using loans from ethical bank La Nef and crowdfunding. The Michelin Guide for 2021 awarded ONA one Michelin star, a first among vegan restaurants. [5] [8] ONA was also one of 33 restaurants in France to receive a Green Star, [9] a new category by the Michelin Guide awarded for sustainable practices. [3] In 2018, the restaurant had been awarded a Michelin Fork. [6]