This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-48766743
The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Previous version
1
Next version
Version 0 | Version 1 |
---|---|
'World's best restaurant' is France's Mirazur | 'World's best restaurant' is France's Mirazur |
(about 8 hours later) | |
Mirazur in France has been crowned the world's best restaurant at an awards ceremony in Singapore. | Mirazur in France has been crowned the world's best restaurant at an awards ceremony in Singapore. |
The eatery on the French Riviera came top in the annual competition organised by the World's 50 Best Restaurants. | The eatery on the French Riviera came top in the annual competition organised by the World's 50 Best Restaurants. |
Mirazur, run by an Argentine chef, was praised for a number of its dishes, including salt-crusted beetroot from its own garden with caviar cream. | Mirazur, run by an Argentine chef, was praised for a number of its dishes, including salt-crusted beetroot from its own garden with caviar cream. |
The awards, held since 2002, now rival the famous Michelin stars, although some experts question the methodology. | The awards, held since 2002, now rival the famous Michelin stars, although some experts question the methodology. |
The list was compiled based on the judgement of more than 1,000 culinary experts. | The list was compiled based on the judgement of more than 1,000 culinary experts. |
Spain had three restaurants in the top 10, while France, Denmark and Peru each had two entries. | Spain had three restaurants in the top 10, while France, Denmark and Peru each had two entries. |
The UK had two restaurants in the top 50, with The Clove Club coming in at 27 and Lyle's at 33. Both are in Shoreditch, London. | |
What made Mirazur the world's best? | What made Mirazur the world's best? |
The World's 50 Best Restaurants, which is published by the British-based William Reed Business Media, said Mirazur provided "the ultimate restaurant experience". | The World's 50 Best Restaurants, which is published by the British-based William Reed Business Media, said Mirazur provided "the ultimate restaurant experience". |
It was particularly impressed by its "unrivalled views of the French Riviera, three levels of cascading vegetable gardens churning out the sweetest produce and a team of outrageously talented cooks and front-of-house staff". | It was particularly impressed by its "unrivalled views of the French Riviera, three levels of cascading vegetable gardens churning out the sweetest produce and a team of outrageously talented cooks and front-of-house staff". |
Argentine chef Mauro Colagreco said he felt like he "was in the sky", Reuters reports. | Argentine chef Mauro Colagreco said he felt like he "was in the sky", Reuters reports. |
He said that winning the prestigious award "showed the world when you have a dream all is possible". | He said that winning the prestigious award "showed the world when you have a dream all is possible". |
The restaurant was opened in 2006, and now has three Michelin stars. | The restaurant was opened in 2006, and now has three Michelin stars. |
What about the criticism? | What about the criticism? |
The top 50 list is based on an anonymous poll of culinary experts from around the world. | The top 50 list is based on an anonymous poll of culinary experts from around the world. |
Critics point that there are no well-defined criteria in assessing restaurants. | Critics point that there are no well-defined criteria in assessing restaurants. |
Rules were also changed this year to exclude restaurants that had previously topped the poll. | Rules were also changed this year to exclude restaurants that had previously topped the poll. |
So, who else made the top 10? | So, who else made the top 10? |
Here's the list: | Here's the list: |
Previous version
1
Next version