So like an Oscars for restaurants? Can we get Conan
The methodology is below:
"The ranking reflects the best dining experiences from 300 expert voters including chefs, restaurateurs, journalists, educators and gourmets. Voters remain anonymous and are recruited by Academy Chairs across eight sub-regions: Caribbean (excluding Cuba and Dominican Republic); USA Northeast; USA South; USA Midwest; USA West; Canada East; Canada Mid-East; and Canada West. Mexico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic remain part of Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants.
Unlike other awards, there is no cost for entry, and all restaurant styles are eligible. Voters name their eight best restaurant experiences of the previous two-year period. All voters, except Academy Chairs, are anonymous to prevent lobbying. Chairs can vote, but their votes have no extra weight and they do not have sight of the votes cast in their sub-regions. Voting is confidential and carried out on a secure site."