LIMA, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The gastronomic world gathered in Lima, Peru for the unveiling of The 50 Best Restaurants 2026 list, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, with Asador Etxebarri in Atxondo, Spain, named The World's Best Restaurant. Hosted at Teatro Municipal de Lima, the ranking recognises culinary excellence across 28 territories and six continents.
Asador Etxebarri, led by chef-owner Victor Arguinzoniz, has perfected the art of Basque wood-fire cooking. Through a 14-course menu, the kitchen transforms simple produce into masterpieces. Asador Etxebarri is followed by Gaggan (No.2) in Bangkok and Alchemist (No.3) in Copenhagen.
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Rikki Tidball, Managing Director of Events, The 50, comments: "The 50 Best Restaurants 2026, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, celebrates the highest calibre of hospitality on a global scale. We are delighted to announce this year's 1-50 ranking."
11 restaurants enter the 1-50 list for the first time and five re-enter the ranking.
Asador Etxebarri (No.1), Atxondo, claims The Best Restaurant in Europe; Gaggan (No.2), Bangkok, earns The Best Restaurant in Asia; Quintonil (No.4), Mexico City, wins The Best Restaurant in Latin America, sponsored by Latam Airlines; Atomix (No.11), New York, secures The Best Restaurant in North America; Trèsind Studio (No.28), Dubai, wins The Best Restaurant in the Middle East; La Colombe (No.35) in Cape Town is awarded The Best Restaurant in Africa, and Saint Peter (No.50), Sydney, secures The Best Restaurant in Oceania.
São Paulo's Tuju (No.16) achieves the Highest New Entry Award, sponsored by Gloria. Kadeau (No.8) in Copenhagen, secures the Highest Climber Award, sponsored by Supermercados Wong. Jessica Rosval, head chef of Al Gatto Verde (No.24), wins the Best Female Chef Award, sponsored by Lexus. Ferran Adrià, of El Bulli, receives the SevenRooms Icon Award.
Junghyun Park from Atomix (No.11), New York City, receives the Estrella Damm Chefs' Choice Award. Dej Kewkacha receives the Best Pastry Chef Award, sponsored by Sosa.
Lesley Liu, head sommelier at Odette in Singapore, wins the Best Sommelier Award, sponsored by Vik. Naar (No.49) in Kasauli wins the Sustainable Restaurant Award.
Doris Lam wins The 50 Best Restaurants Scholarship, in association with Parmigiano Reggiano.
Ghana Food Movement receives the Champions of Change Award, sponsored by illycaffè; Tuju wins the Art of Hospitality Award and Yiaga receives the Visa One to Watch Award.
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ASADOR ETXEBARRI IS NAMED NO.1 IN THE LIST OF THE 50 BEST RESTAURANTS 2026
HENGDIAN, China, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zhang Xinyuan, founder of Vimi Wellness and a relationship expert, hosted "6V of Happiness: Life Is a Stage," a five-day theatrical competition held from October 27 to 31, 2026, bringing together women from across China for professional training and stage performances. Winners earned the opportunity to sign on for roles in the online drama series The Secret Garden of Sisters 2. The event also featured Zhang's annual keynote and the launch of the "108 Happiness Hubs Partner Program." This marks the second consecutive year Vimi Wellness has held its annual large-scale in-person event.
Five Days of Performance: Women Step Into the Spotlight
As the centerpiece of Vimi Wellness's 2026 annual event, "6V of Happiness: Life Is a Stage" brought women's personal development into the world of theater. Participants entered Hengdian's film and television production facilities for professional acting classes, character development, and rehearsals.
The five-day program included morning exercise, theatrical training, traditional costume photography, and a final competition. Participants arrived at the red carpet in qipao, traditional Chinese dresses, and took the stage to showcase their performances. They came from diverse backgrounds, including working mothers, entrepreneurs, teachers, artists, and retired women embracing new experiences.
At the awards ceremony, ten awards were presented, with winners receiving opportunities to sign on for roles in The Secret Garden of Sisters 2. The first installment, released under the title Wild Grass and Sweet Vines, previously premiered on Hongguo Short Drama, a Chinese short-form drama platform.
Zhang emphasized that new opportunities mattered more than trophies. For many participants, the experience was a chance to rediscover and express themselves, stepping in front of the camera as individuals rather than being defined solely by family roles.
Annual Keynote: Redefining What It Means to Become a Better Self
During the event, Zhang delivered her annual keynote, The Body Is the Beginning of All Good Things, which was also livestreamed. Addressing what it means to become a better version of oneself, she outlined three dimensions: physical strength, psychological resilience, and maintaining one's sense of self in relationships.
On physical well-being, Zhang emphasized that health is the foundation of quality of life and emotional well-being. She encouraged women, particularly in middle age, to prioritize regular exercise, healthy eating, emotional balance, and quality sleep.
On psychological resilience, she highlighted the importance of consistent practice and self-adjustment, explaining that resilience is not about avoiding difficulties but about adapting to challenges and continuing to grow.
On relationships, she introduced the concept of maintaining one's sense of self: understanding and respecting others while expressing personal needs, establishing boundaries, and preserving individual identity.
Zhang also reviewed Vimi Wellness's achievements over the past five years, including 2,000 days of online morning and evening classes, 126 sessions of its 21-day training programs, and a community of more than 100,000 women. She announced the brand's 2027 goal: to make becoming a better version of oneself a lasting way of life rather than a temporary goal.
"Vimi Wellness Partner Program" Launched to Extend the Power of Growth
The keynote concluded with the launch of the "Vimi Wellness Partner Program," which aims to recruit 108 partners across China, with a planned allocation of three per province or region. Partners will bring Vimi Wellness's support system and personal development programs to local communities through women's growth workshops and in-person courses. The program is also recruiting partners internationally, aiming to extend its philosophy of mutual support and shared growth to more countries and regions.
The program offers five areas of support: a professional framework including attachment models, relationship assessment tools, course SOPs, progress-tracking tools, and case studies; 12 personal development lessons across three stages; enhanced in-person courses at Vimi Wellness's Hangzhou and Hainan campuses; monthly livestreamed training sessions; and exclusive Vimi Wellness brand authorization.
Applicants must be Vimi Wellness members who have completed the brand's courses and training programs and share its belief that becoming a better version of oneself is a way of life. Brand ambassadors and previous competition winners receive priority consideration. Both domestic and international partners will be selected through a mutual process involving individual applications and brand evaluation.
"Women should support women. We can use the paths we have walked to light the way for others who share our aspirations," Zhang said. "This work carries social value while also offering sustainable business opportunities."
The initiative aims to extend the impact of personal growth into wider communities. Through sharing, companionship, and mutual support, partners can help more women build confidence, understand themselves, care for themselves, and continue growing. The goal is to create a wider culture in which women support and inspire one another.
In closing, Zhang referenced a poem by Mary Oliver, encouraging women to reflect on how they spend their one precious life. She expressed her hope that every woman would have the ability to care for herself, the resilience to face challenges, the courage to make choices in relationships, and the kindness to support others while remaining independent and shining in her own right.
About Vimi Wellness
Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Hangzhou, China, Vimi Wellness specializes in women's intimate health and relationship psychology. The brand holds 25 national patents, and founder Zhang Xinyuan has 17 years of industry experience. Its proprietary Vimi Lingdongshu pelvic floor muscle training system has served more than 100,000 women.
Vimi Wellness operates a research and education center in Hangzhou and has established a health and wellness base in Boao, Hainan, in collaboration with Shulan Hospital. Its integrated model combines education, products, and medical services to provide comprehensive health support for Chinese women throughout every stage of life.
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Vimi Wellness Founder Zhang Xinyuan Hosts "6V of Happiness: Life Is a Stage," Celebrating Women's Growth Through Performance
