The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list is an annual snapshot of the opinions and experiences of almost 1,000 international restaurant industry experts. It is recognised around the world as the most credible indicator of the best places to eat on Earth and is the trusted arbiter of what matters in global cuisine. The World’s 50 Best Restaurants was launched in 2002, while Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants and Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants were both created in 2013. The World's 50 Best Bars and Asia's 50 Best Bars are also run by this same team.