MXLima, Peru, will host the 'The World's 50 Best Restaurants' awards ceremony for the first time in South America on November 4, 2026. This event recognizes the world's top restaurants, with the current leader being the Peruvian restaurant Maido, owned by chef Mitsuharu 'Micha' Tsumura. Lima has previously hosted regional editions of the awards, including the Latin American lists for 2013 and 2014. In 2025, Maido was named the best restaurant globally, making it the second Peruvian establishment to achieve this honor after Central in 2023. The event will include various activities such as the '50 Best Talks' forum, collaborative cooking sessions, and the 'Chefs Feast,' which highlights traditional Peruvian ingredients and culinary techniques. Officials emphasized that hosting the event underscores Peru's growing reputation as a leading destination for gastronomic tourism.
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