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Masque's debut on the World's Best Restaurants List in 2024 solidifies its status as India's foremost culinary innovator. It celebrates the nation's bounty through a 10-course tasting experience in a chic Mumbai textile mill, led by self-taught innovator Aditi Dugar and now helmed by Varun Totlani, continuing its legacy of culinary excellence.
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Le Calandre in Rubano, a beacon of Italian hospitality since 1981, delivers complex and harmonious flavours.
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Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler in Brunico, driven by Chef Norbert Niederkofler's 'Cook the Mountain' philosophy, offers a single-tasting menu packed with local mountain produce in a historic villa setting.
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Leo in Bogotá, founded by chef Leonor Espinosa, combines art, anthropology, and gastronomy in a modern setting, featuring two dining experiences led by Espinosa and her daughter Laura Hernández Espinosa.
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Kadeau in Copenhagen, an offshoot of the Bornholm original, showcases New Nordic cuisine with a focus on island terroir, served in a stylish dining room adorned with pickling jars and Scandi wood.
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Mérito in Lima, by chef Juan Luis Martínez, blends Venezuelan and Peruvian influences in a tiny, trendy space in Barranco, offering a rotating menu and creative cocktails.
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Narisawa in Tokyo, led by Yoshihiro Narisawa, celebrates Japanese culinary traditions with a focus on sustainable farming, recently renovated to mark its 20th anniversary.
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Potong in Bangkok, helmed by Chef Pichaya 'Pam' Soontornyanakij, presents a 20-course tasting menu of innovative Thai-Chinese cuisine in a multi-level space, including a cocktail haven and unique dining rooms.
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Lasai in Rio de Janeiro, under Chef Rafa Costa e Silva, offers an award-winning tasting menu sourced from their own farms, while providing exceptional service and a curated wine list.
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Enigma in Barcelona, from the Adrià brothers, intrigues diners with a tasting menu of over 24 courses, featuring imaginative creations like crunchy fried egg with caviar and frozen mussel onion soup.
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Fyn in Cape Town, pronounced 'fayn', weaves African narratives with a Japanese twist in a historic silk factory, offering a tasting menu highlighted by signature dishes like hazelnut-crusted springbok.
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These restaurants collectively represent the diverse and vibrant tapestry of global gastronomy.