The Best Chef Awards made a grand entrance into the Middle East this year, holding its prestigious 2024 ceremony in Dubai from November 4 to 6. Supported by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), the event highlighted global culinary innovation and brought together over 800 culinary professionals, top chefs, hospitality leaders, journalists, and food lovers.
Among the distinguished honourees was Chef Pedro Pena Bastos of CURA, at the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon, who received the esteemed Two-Knives Award, solidifying both his and CURA’s place on the world culinary stage.
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This year’s Best Chef Awards, themed “The Future of Food (R)evolution,” focused on the evolving world of gastronomy, celebrating chefs who push boundaries. Chef Pedro Pena Bastos’s Two-Knives Award reflects his dedication to precision, creativity, and the elevated dining experience he and his team consistently deliver at CURA, a restaurant that honors Portuguese culinary heritage with a contemporary twist.
Attendees of the gala finale enjoyed a culinary tour through Dubai’s celebrated dining scene, sampling specialties from Atlantis Dubai’s renowned restaurants like Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Nobu Dubai, and La Mar by Gastón Acurio, among others.
Chef Pedro Pena Bastos expressed gratitude, highlighting that this recognition honors not only his efforts but the entire CURA team’s dedication to excellence. Guilherme Costa, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon, praised the team’s commitment, noting that this award reflects the hard work and innovation that elevate CURA’s dining experience.
With CURA’s accolades, Lisbon’s culinary scene continues to gain international acclaim, positioning the city and the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon as a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts worldwide.
About The Best Chef and CURA
Founded to celebrate culinary talent, The Best Chef Awards brings the global gastronomy community together, inspiring creativity and fostering collaboration.
CURA at Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon embodies skillful curation, with Chef Pena Bastos offering two tasting menus that showcase the artistry of Portuguese cuisine. The restaurant is open daily from 7:00 to 11:00 pm, with reservations available at +351 21 381 14 01 or via Restaurant.Reservations.Lisbon@fourseasons.com.
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