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Yahoo
38 minutes ago
- Business
- Yahoo
IHG and Real Hotels & Resorts debut two properties in Lima, Peru
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Real Hotels & Resorts, a division of Grupo Poma, opened the new sister properties in Peru, namely InterContinental Real Lima Miraflores and Hotel Indigo Lima Miraflores. The 21-storey InterContinental Real Lima Miraflores has 321 rooms, including 29 luxury suites. It features a signature Club InterContinental lounge and event spaces, with more than 950m² available for weddings, conferences and celebrations, along with 11 multifunctional rooms for meetings. An outdoor infinity pool is also available for guests. IHG Hotels & Resorts Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean's chief operating officer Jorge Apaez said: 'We aim to captivate our guests in an inspiring atmosphere, with world-class dining experiences and tailored service appreciated by international travellers.' The Hotel Indigo Lima Miraflores provides 76 rooms, including ten suites, and features spa-inspired bathrooms and a rooftop pool and lounge. Real Hotels & Resorts executive director Fernando Poma said: 'This project represents the expansion of our horizons into the Southern Hemisphere. 'Through many years of work, a solid partnership with IHG has provided us with the experience and knowledge to take this firm and decisive step. We know this is the right time and location for it.' Guests of both hotels can access the 400m² Presence Spa and fitness centres. The properties are strategically located near the Barranco and San Isidro neighbourhoods and opposite the Larcomar shopping centre. Recently, IHG has signed an InterContinental property on Deansgate Street in Manchester, UK. Owned by Blue Manchester Hotel, the 264-room property is expected to be fully rebranded by 2027. "IHG and Real Hotels & Resorts debut two properties in Lima, Peru" was originally created and published by Hotel Management Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
News24
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News24
World's 50 Best Restaurants announces its 2025 list. Here's who took the top spot
Chef Mitsuharu Tsumura's Japanese-Peruvian fusion eatery won the prestigious World's 50 Best Restaurants title. Spain's Asador Etxebarri and Mexico City's Quintonil ranked second and third, alongside highlights like Maxime Frederic winning Best Pastry Chef. The 50 Best list, critiqued for being elitist and opaque, faces competition from 'The List', an algorithm-based ranking launched in 2015. Maido, a restaurant in Peru founded by chef Mitsuharu "Micha" Tsumura, was on Thursday named the best eatery in the world for 2025 by the influential but controversial World's 50 Best Restaurants list. Founded 16 years ago, Maido features a Japanese-Peruvian fusion menu, and lunchtime diners in the sleek Lima dining room were ecstatic about the win, shouting "Maido, Maido!" "The fusion of flavors at Maido is spectacular," the 33-year-old Valentina Mora told AFP. Restaurants from three continents made the podium of the World's 50 Best, which was launched by a British press group to compete with France's Michelin red guides. Asador Etxebarri - which offers Basque cooking in Atxondo, Spain - won second place and Quintonil in Mexico City was third. Maxime Frederic, at the helm of the Cheval Blanc Paris pastry shop and head pastry chef at Plenitude, was named Best Pastry Chef. Three Cape Town spots were named in the extended top 100 World's Best Restaurant's list. La Colombe (55), FYN (82) and Salsify (a new entry at 88) all made the list, with La Colombe making it's 6th appearance, and FYN making it's 5th. The 50 Best award has been presented since 2002 by media group William Reed, based on reviews by one thousand "independent experts" such as chefs, specialist journalists and restaurant owners. The list has been criticised above all by French chefs, who accuse it of being clubby and opaque, but it is generally considered to be ahead of the Michelin guide in identifying the latest food trends. Its detractors - French, but also Japanese and American - launched The List in 2015, a ranking of 1 000 restaurants across the world that uses an algorithm to aggregate and analyse data from more than 400 international sources.
CNA
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025: Singapore's Odette is No 25, Lima's Maido takes top spot
Maido, a Nikkei restaurant in Lima, Peru has been named The World's Best Restaurant 2025. French restaurant Odette is Singapore's only representative in the top 50 at No 25. The winners of The World's 50 Best Restaurants list were unveiled in a live ceremony on Jun 19, 8pm (SGT 2am) at Lingotto Fierre, an events venue in Turin, Italy. Restaurants from 22 territories across five continents, including 10 new entries, were represented on the list. Asador Etxebarri in Atxondo, Spain and Quintonil in Mexico City took second and third place respectively. Odette remains Singapore's only representative on the top 50 list since 2018. Modern Singapore restaurant Labyrinth and grill restaurant Burnt Ends are 97th and 93rd, respectively. Maido, which was ranked No 5 last year, is helmed by chef-owner Mitsuhara "Micha" Tsumura, who was born and raised in Peru after his Japanese parents immigrated to the country. The 15-year-old restaurant blends Japanese techniques with Peruvian ingredients in a multi-course tasting menu that changes with the seasons. In an emotional thank-you speech, Tsumura paid tribute to his staff who have been with him since the restaurant opened, saying: 'This is not only a dream of an award but a dream of making people happy through food and hospitality. Although we have our differences, I believe the gastronomic industry right now can be an example of what can be done in environmental and human sustainability through the power of food.' The list has largely skewed towards the Americas and Europe continents but Asia has been rising. Establishments in lesser-known cities have also been appearing such as Vyn in Skillinge, Sweden, and Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler in Brunico, Italy. Bangkok had the most impressive showing with six restaurants on the rankings including highest lister Gaggan (6th) and the Highest New Entry Award winner Potong (13th). The other restaurants were Sorn (17th), Suhring (22nd), Le Du (30th) and new entry Nusara (35th). Potong's chef-owner Pichaya "Pam" Soontornyanakij was also named World's Best Female Chef 2025. Other Asian restaurants on the list include Hong Kong's Wing (11th) and The Chairman (19th), Seoul's Mingles (29th), Tokyo's Sezanne (7th), re-entry Narisawa (21st) and Florilege (36th) as well as Osaka's La Cime (44th). Wing also picked up the Art of Hospitality Award. Other special awards included Highest Climber, given to London's Ikoyi (15th), which leapfrogged 27 spots from last year's 42nd ranking. Italian chef-restaurateur Massimo Bottura and his partner Lara Gilmore received the Icon Award for their leadership in global gastronomy, culinary innovation and social impact. Besides running the art-filled guesthouse Casa Maria Luigia in Modena and Osteria Francescana, which was voted The World's Best Restaurant in 2016 and 2018, they also champion sustainability and inclusion in initiatives like Food for Soul and the Tortellante Project. Paris-based Maxime Frederic from hotel Cheval Blanc Paris won The World's Best Pastry Chef Award 2025 while The World's Best Sommelier Award 2025 was presented to Mohamed Benabdallah of Asador Etxebarri. Celele in Colombia's port city of Cartagena took home the Sustainable Restaurant Award and Albert Adria from Enigma in Barcelona received the Chefs' Choice Award 2025, the only peer-voted award on the list. The Champions of Change Award went to Mindy Woods, chef-owner of Karkalla On Country, a dining experience in Bundjalung Country in Australia that invites guests to connect with aboriginal culture and locally sourced, native ingredients. Contemporary Egyptian restaurant Khufu's in Cairo was named as One To Watch, given to an establishment most likely to break into the top 50 in the years to come. The World's 50 Best Restaurants list has been produced by UK media company William Reed since 2002. A total of 1,120 international restaurant industry experts and well-travelled gourmets vote the winners, and the results are independently adjudicated by professional services consultancy Deloitte. Restaurants who have previously been named No 1, such as Copenhagen's Geranium, Mirazur in Menton, France, and Barcelona's Disfrutrar are inducted into the Best of the Best Hall of Fame and are not eligible to be voted on future lists. THE WORLD'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS 2025 LIST *new entry, **re-entry Maido, Lima Asador Etxebarri, Atxondo Quintonil, Mexico City DiverXO, Madrid Alchemist, Copenhagen Gaggan, Bangkok Sezanne, Tokyo Table by Bruno Verjus, Paris Kjolle, Lima Don Julio, Buenos Aires Wing, Hong Kong Atomix, New York Potong, Bangkok* Plenitude, Paris Ikoyi, London Lido 84, Lake Garda Sorn, Bangkok Reale, Castel di Sangro The Chairman, Hong Kong Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler, Brunico* Narisawa, Tokyo** Serene, Bangkok Borago, Santiago Elkano, Getaria Odette, Singapore Merito, Lima* Tresind Studio, Dubai Lasai, Rio de Janeiro* Mingles, Seoul Le Du, Bangkok Le Calandre, Rubano** Piazza Duomo, Alba Steirereck, Vienna Enigma, Barcelona* Nusara, Bangkok* Florilege, Tokyo Orfali Bros, Dubai** Frantzen, Stockholm Mayta, Lima Septime, Paris Kadeau, Copenhagen* Belcanto, Lisbon Uliassi, Senigallia La Cime, Osaka** Arpege, Paris Rosetta, Mexico City Vyn, Skillinge* Celele, Cartagena* Kol, London Restaurant Jan, Munich*
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Peru's Maido named world's top restaurant on 50 Best list
Maido, a restaurant in Peru founded by chef Mitsuharu "Micha" Tsumura, was on Thursday named the best eatery in the world for 2025 by the influential but controversial World's 50 Best Restaurants list. Founded 16 years ago, Maido features a Japanese-Peruvian fusion menu, and lunchtime diners in the sleek Lima dining room were ecstatic about the win, shouting "Maido, Maido!" "The fusion of flavors at Maido is spectacular," Valentina Mora, 33, told AFP. Restaurants from three continents made the podium of the World's 50 Best, which was launched by a British press group to compete with France's Michelin red guides. Asador Etxebarri -- which offers Basque cooking in Atxondo, Spain -- won second place and Quintonil in Mexico City was third. Maxime Frederic, at the helm of the Cheval Blanc Paris pastry shop and head pastry chef at Plenitude, was named Best Pastry Chef. The 50 Best award has been presented since 2002 by media group William Reed, based on reviews by one thousand "independent experts" such as chefs, specialist journalists and restaurant owners. The list has been criticised above all by French chefs, who accuse it of being clubby and opaque, but it is generally considered to be ahead of the Michelin guide in identifying the latest food trends. Its detractors -- French, but also Japanese and American - launched The List in 2015, a ranking of 1,000 restaurants across the world that uses an algorithm to aggregate and analyse data from more than 400 international sources. mdv-mng/pel/sla/sst
Malay Mail
6 hours ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Peru gas workers unearth 1,000-year-old child mummy beneath Lima street
LIMA, June 20 — Peruvian gas workers this week found a thousand-year-old mummy while installing pipes in Lima, their company said, confirming the latest discovery of a pre-Hispanic tomb in the capital. The workers found the trunk of a huarango tree (a species native to coastal Peru), 'which served as a tomb marker in the past,' at a depth of 50cm, archaeologist Jesus Bahamonde, scientific coordinator of Calidda gas company, told reporters. The mummy of a boy aged between 10 and 15, was found at a depth of 1.2m, he added. 'The burial and the objects correspond to a style that developed between 1000 and 1200,' he said. The remains discovered on Monday were found 'in a sitting position, with the arms and legs bent,' according to Bahamonde. They were found in a shroud which also contained calabash gourds. Ceramic objects, including plates, bottles and jugs decorated with geometric figures and figures of fishermen, were found next to the mummy. The tomb and artefacts belong to the pre-Inca Chancay culture, which lived in the Lima area between the 11th and 15th centuries. They were discovered while gas workers were removing earth from an avenue in the Puente Piedra district of northern Lima. In Peru, utility companies must hire archaeologists when drilling the earth, because of the possibility of hitting upon heritage sites. Calidda has made more than 2,200 archaeological finds since 2004. Lima is home to over 500 archaeological sites, including dozens of 'huacas' as ancient cemeteries are known in the Indigenous Quechua language. — AFP
