Dining awards in Australia: The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2017 announces runner-up ranking
Gearing up for another edition of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, the academy reveals its picks from rank 51-100 while we wait with bated breath for the top 50 winners
Itās that time of the year again: The Worldās 50 Best Restaurants reveal their list of the top dining locations across the seven seas for 2017. The annual awards event will be taking place in Melbourne for the first time, promising a congregation of elites from the culinary world. Ahead of the big reveal on April 5, the academy has teased us with its list of the Worldās Best restaurants ā from rank 51-100.
The preview certainly does not disappoint! Holding true to the notion of aĀ global gastronomy experience, the 50 ārunner upā restaurants hail from 24 countries, spanning across six continents. Debuts from Mexico, Russia, Denmark and Brazil are just a few fresh faces included in this yearās culinary hunt. Despite the United StatesĀ of AmericaĀ bagging nine restaurants on this list, the most notable is DisfrutarĀ from Barcelona. The 2017 winner of the Miele One to Watch Award is the highest out of 11 new entries at number 55. With intriguing dishes such as transparent penne pasta on their menu, it is no wonder Disfrutar is the leading Spanish restaurant on the list.
Highest climbers on the list include Hong Kongās 8Ā½ Otto e Mezzo Bombanaāclimbing 26 places to number 60. Most notably, New Yorkās Momofuku Ko scales the list by leap-frogging 39 places to number 58, the highest amongst USAās nine entries.
For something a little closer to home, Burnt Ends and Odette from Singapore are number 53 and 86 respectively. Burnt Ends, who also holds the runner up title for the 2017 edition of Ā Asiaās 50 Best Restaurants, continues to dazzle with its signature modern Australian-style barbecue. Odette on the other hand recently burst into the culinary scene with the title of Highest New Entry at Asiaās 50 Best Restaurants under its belt. Located in the stunning National Gallery Singapore, Odetteās fast rising popularity makes it the restaurant to look out for.
William Drew, Group Editor of The Worldās 50 Best Restaurants, said: āIn anticipation of The Worldās 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony in Australia on April 5, weāre thrilled to share the 51-100 list. As well as showcasing emerging talent and highlighting new culinary trends, this group also features perennial favourites that demonstrate enduring quality. Overall, the list reflects of the diversity, promise and excitement surrounding global gastronomy.ā
For this year’s edition of the Worldās 50 Best Restaurants, the academy expanded their voter range to include 1,040 voters worldwide ā an overall 52% increase. This expansion is in lieu with the academyās bid to expand their reach and scourer for the next-generation of world-class dining locations. With their net cast wide, we look forward to the reveal of 2017’s Worldās 50 Best Restaurants.
For more information, visit Worldās 50 Best.