09/20/2025
Today on our episode #419, has a special “On the Road” show from The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 (), which took place in Turin, Italy on June 19, 2025. Big congratulations to Mitsuharu “Mischa” Tsumura () & his team at Maido in Lima, Peru, which was named the #1 restaurant, as well as all of the chefs & restaurants recognized! Shari loved celebrating with all of you! ✨
The World’s 50 Best has reflected & celebrated the richness & diversity of the world’s culinary landscape since 2002, honoring the very best global gastronomic talent from 22 territories across five continents, & creating a unique opportunity to bring together a wonderful community of chefs worldwide. Our coverage features conversations from the , awards gala reception, ceremony & press conference, & post-day closing party. ✨
Shari’s exclusive interviews include Mindy Woods, Karkalla, Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia – Champions of Change; Mingoo Kang, Mingles, Seoul, South Korea ( #29); JP & Ellia Park, Atomix, NYC ( #12); Jeremy Chan, Ikoyi, London, England – Highest Climber ( #15); Supaksorn ‘Ice’ Jongsiri, Sorn, Bangkok, Thailand ( #17); William Drew, Director of Content, 50 Best; & Mitsuharu “Mischa” Tsumura, Maido, Lima, Peru ( #1). Shari also shares excerpts from the press conference, which took place immediately following the awards announcements. ✨
The celebration continued at an After Party co-hosted by Massimo Bottura with iconic Italian electro house DJ Benny Benassi, & pizzas from legendary Franco Pepe. ✨
For more on , go to theworlds50best.com. ✨
Today’s show also features Shari’s PR tip to dare to dream big; & experience at DiverXO ( #4) – Chef Dabiz Munoz’s 3-Michelin-starred restaurant in Madrid, Spain. ✨
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Stay tuned for our upcoming coverage on the inaugural North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 taking place on Sept 25 @ Wynn Las Vegas!
Thanks to for their support of this episode, & you, as always, for being a part of ! ✨