William Reed Business Media recently unveiled its annual compilation of "The World's 50 Best Restaurants," declaring Disfrutar in Barcelona as the premier dining establishment, closely trailed by Asador Etxebarri and Table.

This week saw the unveiling of William Reed Business Media's annual list of "The World's 50 Best Restaurants." One of the most eagerly awaited occasions on the culinary calendar is the ranking.

The "Oscars of gastronomy," as Statista's Anna Fleck puts it, have ...