LONDON — 50 Best is revealing its inaugural list of North America’s 50 Best Restaurants, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, at Wynn Las Vegas on September 25. This live ceremony will mark the first time 50 Best debuts a restaurant ranking for the North American continent.
“Las Vegas has long been a city full of world-class hospitality, making it the perfect stage for the first-ever North America’s 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony,” says William Drew, director of Content for North America’s 50 Best Restaurants. “We’re thrilled to gather the culinary community of North America in such an iconic location, and we look forward to shining a spotlight on the incredible talent and stories shaping the region’s food culture.”
The ceremony will be preceded by special announcements leading up to the awards ceremony, including the Champions of Change Award, Art of Hospitality Award and One To Watch Award. Special Awards will also be revealed on the evening itself, honouring the achievements of individuals and establishments.
The ranking will reflect experiences from 300 expert voters, including chefs, restaurateurs, food- and-beverage journalists, educators and well-travelled gourmets. The anonymous voters are recruited by industry-leading Academy Chairs across eight sub-regions within North America, including: U.S. Northeast; U.S. South; U.S. Midwest; U.S. West; Canada East; Canada Central; Canada West; and Caribbean (excluding Cuba and Dominican Republic). Members of the 50 Best organization and sponsors do not vote.
The event program for North America’s 50 Best Restaurants will include key events, including thought-leadership forum #50BestTalks, an official 50 Best Press Conference with industry leaders, and the Chefs’ Feast showcasing the finest ingredients and cooking techniques.
