The globally renowned gastronomic celebration will return to its regular list and event program for the first time since 2019, with the mission of recognizing a greater number of restaurants in the region
Merida, Yucatan – 16 August 2022 – Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, will return on Tuesday, 15 November to a regular list and an in-person awards ceremony – the first full gathering of Latin America’s gastronomic community since 2019. Previously held in Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Argentina, the awards program will return to Mexico in 2022 with a new home in Mérida, in the state of Yucatán in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism of the State of Yucatán.
Chefs, restaurateurs, media, and gourmets will gather in the cultural and gastronomic capital of Mexico’s southeast region for the pinnacle of the year’s culinary calendar to celebrate the richness and diversity of Latin American cuisine. An exclusive events program hosted throughout Mérida will culminate in the awards ceremony on the evening of November 15th.
Three special award announcements will precede the live program including Latin America’s Best Female Chef Award on 20 September, the Icon Award on 11 October, and the American Express One To Watch Award on 25 October. Following the impact of Covid-19 on the restaurant sector in the region, 50 Best will celebrate more restaurants than ever before with the announcement of an inaugural list of those restaurants ranked between 51st and 100th in Latin America. The 51-100 list will be announced on November 3rd, shining a much-deserved spotlight on a greater number of hospitality establishments and the diverse culinary cultures of the region.
William Drew, Director of Content for Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants, says: “We are very excited to bring as many people as possible together from across Latin America once again in 2022. We look forward to celebrating more restaurants, teams, and culinary talent than ever, as well as experiencing the vibrant city of Mérida and exploring the gastronomically diverse region of Yucatán. At the same time, 50 Best aims to foster collaboration, inclusivity, and discovery and help drive positive change in the hospitality sector.”
Michelle Fridman, Tourism Minister of Yucatán, says: “For the state of Yucatán, it is an honor to host Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022. The Yucatán is home to one of the best gastronomy scenes, and as we start our celebration of a year of Yucatecan cuisine, we are thrilled to show the world’s greatest chefs our culinary offer.”
The 50 Best organization’s role in promoting restaurants and showcasing culinary talent remains more important than ever, continuing to support the hospitality sector by inspiring diners to seek out exciting gastronomic experiences.
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