10:11 | London (UK), Jul. 19.
Peruvian restaurants Central, Maido, and Mayta have been included on the list of
The World's 50 Best Restaurants, known as the Oscars of gastronomy.
During its recent edition held in London, the jury chose Central —owned by chef Virgilio Martinez— as the second-best restaurant in the world and the best restaurant in South America.
Meanwhile, Maido —by chef Mitsuharu Tsumura— occupies the 11th place of the current list.
In addition, Mayta —by chef Jaime Pesaque— joined said list, taking 32nd place.
The list —in which Geranium (in Copenhagen, Denmark) was named the World's Best Restaurant 2022— is the result of a poll of 1,080 experts, including specialized journalists, cooks, and food lovers across 27 regions around the world.
Regarding
Central, the jury highlighted the Peruvian heritage and biodiversity.
As for
Maido, the judges underlined how Peru and Japan unite to create an explosion of fantastic flavor.
In the case of Mayta, the organizers invited diners to enjoy its colorful cuisine and cocktails.
The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2022, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, was unveiled in London at a live awards ceremony on Monday 18th July.
The celebration marked the 20th year of the list, creating a fantastic opportunity to bring an incredible community of chefs together from around the world.
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Published: 7/19/2022