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Marina Bay Sands to host World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards’ ’19 essay
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Saturday, 16 February, 2019, 13 : 00 PM [IST]
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Singapore
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The 2019 awards ceremony of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants will take place at Sands Theatre within Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on June 25.
The award ceremony, which will be sponsored by S Pellegrino and Acqua Panna, recognises the very best in global gastronomy and will be preceded by a full programme of associated events and activities for international culinary professionals and food lovers alike.
Singapore will be the first city in Asia to host the world’s biggest annual gathering of chefs, restaurateurs, producers, media and VIPs, reflecting the city-state’s global reputation as an exciting and diverse foodie hotspot.
William Drew, group editor, The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, said, “We couldn’t be more excited to host our upcoming edition of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants programme in Singapore, culminating in the gala awards in the iconic Marina Bay Sands integrated resort on June 25.”
“The venue, and the host location as a whole, offers everything from street food and heritage dining to upscale celebrity chef establishments. The rich diversity of cuisine on offer in the city is incredible,” he added.
Miele will present the 50 Best Talks, on June 23, 2019. The talks will be among a series of events that will take place beyond the awards evening itself, and will be supported by the Singapore Tourism Board.
It will be an exclusive thought-leadership event platform, which will take the form of a live stage show, with tickets available to the public as well as invited guests.
The talks will provide foodies will the opportunity to hear about the latest trends in gastronomy from leading figures in the restaurant world.
As a special addition to the programme, locals and visitors will also be able to attend a series of Masterclasses and collaborative four-hands dinners conducted by the world’s greatest chefs over the days preceding the awards ceremony and announcement of the list of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019.
The Masterclasses will offer exclusive up-close access to the cream of the world’s culinary talent, while the collaborative dinners will provide a series of unique and exceptional dining experiences across Singapore.
As the official venue partner, Marina Bay Sands will be hosting 50 Best events on its property, including all the Masterclasses, 50BestTalks, as well as collaborative dinners and lunches.
Guests at the official awards ceremony will also celebrate in style at an after-party hosted by Marquee, the new addition to Marina Bay Sands’ nightlife line-up.
On the evening of June 24, chefs and restaurateurs from all parts of the world will attend the traditional Chefs’ Feast at Tanjong Beach Club, where they will taste the best of Singapore’s street food from hand-selected hawker stalls.
A succession of special awards – including the elite Vodka World’s Best Female Chef, the American Express Icon and the Miele One To Watch, as well as the recipient of the 50 Best BBVA Scholarship – will also be announced in the weeks ahead of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants live event programme.
Melissa Ow, deputy chief executive, Singapore Tourism Board, said, “We are delighted to host a week-long series of events with The World’s 50 Best Restaurants in Singapore this June.”
“Holding the 50 Best branded events here will not only benefit local enterprises through the creation of new business opportunities, but also help to profile Singapore’s culinary talents and brands on an international stage,” she added.
“We look forward to welcoming the world’s best chefs and visitors to Singapore, in what will be a truly exciting week of gastronomic experiences,” Ow said.
“Marina Bay Sands is honoured to be the first Asian venue host of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019,” said George Tanasijevich, chief executive officer and president, Marina Bay Sands.
“The significance of this global culinary event resonates with our endless pursuit to bring the best dining experiences to Singapore,” he added.
“We are looking forward to setting the stage for the gala awards ceremony, masterclasses and collaborative dinners, and extending our hospitality to the guests of The World’s 50 Best,” stated Tanasijevich.
In 2019, the 50 Best organisation has introduced a number of key changes to its Academy of voters and voting eligibility rules to promote greater diversity and inclusivity.
This includes the application of a gender parity policy in selecting voters, as well as the elevation of previous No.1 restaurants to a Best of the Best category, meaning they will no longer be featured in the annual ranking.
Best of the Best creates a platform for the best chefs in the world to share their incredible knowledge and passion, and use their status for positive change.
50 Best will continue its focus on highlighting sustainability, creating opportunities for aspiring chefs and providing a platform for positive change through initiatives such as the Sustainable Restaurant Award and the 50 Best BBVA Scholarship, as well as through its 50 Best Talks events and digital platforms.
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