The inaugural awards ceremony to celebrate Asia's 50 Best Restaurants will be held on February 25, 2013, at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.
The ceremony, part of The World's 50 Best Restaurants programme, will recognise the region's growing culinary diversity and quality, in line with global culinary trends.
The World's 50 Best Restaurants represents an annual review and convergence of opinion from restaurant industry experts. It is recognised globally as the most trusted arbiter and authority on global dining, according to a press release.
Drawing on the success of the World's 50 Best Restaurants, Asia's 50 Best Restaurants will provide a credible and trusted list that is dedicated to the restaurant industry in Asia and voted for by peers and luminaries from the culinary profession, adds the release about the event, which is to be sponsored by S Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, and organised by William Reed Business Media.
William Drew, William Reed Business Media, said of the new list: "Following the success of the World's 50 Best Restaurants, we are excited to announce the date of the first ever awards ceremony for Asia's 50 Best Restaurants. This launch champions the significant and continued growth of the industry in Asia, and provides the restaurants with international peer reviews, recommendation and profile. Asia's 50 Best Restaurants will celebrate the gastronomic delights of Asia. We have no doubt that the list will be a must-have accessory for the increasing number of loyal followers to the World's 50 Best Restaurants."
Fabio degli Esposti, international business unit director, Italian Brands of San Pellegrino Nestlé Waters, said: "S Pellegrino and Acqua Panna, the fine dining waters that bring the taste of Italian lifestyle to the world's best tables, are happy to support the first edition of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants. We consider Asia's culinary scene very important and ready to capture the food enthusiasts' attention at an international level, therefore we are proud to help the World's 50 Best to turn the spotlight on Asia."
