Europe-based Restaurant Magazine recently revealed the 50 Best Restaurants in the World for 2005, chosen by an international panel of more than 600 impossible-to-please restaurateurs, chefs, food critics and industry experts.
The winner of the coveted number one spot was The Fat Duck in Bray, Berkshire, Britain. The pioneering restaurant is famed for introducing the world to delicacies such as snail porridge, mussels in popcorn sauce, and bacon and egg ice cream. The bizarre-sounding dishes are part of The Fat Duck’s bid to create food that is both delicious and fun. In addition to “Best Restaurant in the World,” the Fat Duck also picked up an award for the second year in a row for “Best Restaurant in Europe.”
Of the top 50, 14 of the restaurants are in Britain. According to Restaurant Magazine, “There will be some who feel this year’s list is too London-centric, with 26 percent of the list given over to restaurants in and around the English capital.”
50 Best Restaurants in the World 2005
1. The Fat Duck, Bray, Berkshire, Britain 2. El Bulli, Montjoi, Spain 3. French Laundry, California 4. Tetsuya’s, Sydney, Australia 5. Gordon Ramsay, London, Britain 6. Pierre Gagnaire, Paris, France 7. Per Se, New York, New York 8. Tom Aikens, London, Britain 9. Jean Georges, New York, New York 10. St John, London, Britain 11. Michel Bras, Laguiole, France 12. Louis XV, Monaco 13. Chez Panisse, California 14. Charlie Trotter, Chicago, Illinois 15. Gramercy Tavern, New York, New York 16. Guy Savoy, Paris, France 17. Alain Ducasse, Paris, France 18. Sketch (Gallery), London, Britain 19. The Waterside Inn, Bray, Britain 20. Nobu, London, Britain 21. Arzak, San Sebastian, Spain 22. El Raco de can Fabes, Spain 23. Checcino dal 1887, Rome, Italy 24. Le Meurice, Paris, France 25. L’Hotel de Ville, Crissier, Switzerland 26. Arpege, Paris, France 27. The Connaught, London, Britain 28. Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Oxford, Britain 29. Le Cinq, Paris, France 30. Hakkasan, London, Britain 31. Cal Pep, Barcelona, Spain 32. Masa, New York, New York 33. Flower Drum, Melbourne, Australia 34. WD50, New York, New York 35. Le Quartier Francais, South Africa 36. Spice Market, New York, New York 37. Auberge d’Ill, Illhauseern-Alsace, France 38. Manresa, California 39. Dieter Muller, Germany 40. Trois Gros, Roanne, France 41. The Wolseley, London, Britain 42. Rockpool, Sydney, Australia 43. Yauatcha, London, Britain 44. The Ivy, London, Britain 45. Gambero Rosso, Italy 46. The Cliff, St. James, Barbados 47. Le Gavroche, London, Britain 48. Enoteca Pinchiorri, Florence, Italy 49. Felix, Hong Kong 50. La Tupina, Bordeaux, France
CATEGORY AWARDS:
Best Restaurant in the World: The Fat Duck - Bray, Berks, England.
Chef’s Choice: El Bulli - Montjoi, Spain.
Best Restaurant in Europe: The Fat Duck - Bray, Berks, England.
Best in The Americas: The French Laundry - Yountville, California, USA.
Best in Australia: Tetsuya's - Sydney, Australia.
Best in Middle East & Africa: Le Quartier Francais - Franschhoek, South Africa
Best in Asia: Felix, Hong Kong
Highest New Entry: Per Se - New York, USA.
Highest Climber: Chez Panisse - Berkeley, California, USA.
Outstanding Value: Cal Pep - Barcelona, Spain.
Editor’s Choice: Enoteca Pinchiorri - Florence, Italy.
American Express Lifetime Achievement Award: Paul Bocuse
This message was edited by Mr Griffiths on 07/05/05 11:13 ET.
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