The 2025 list of the 'World’s 50 Best Restaurants' was announced in Turin, with Lima's Maido taking the top spot, highlighting the city's vibrant culinary scene, especially its Nikkei cuisine. The list features restaurants from around the world, with Bangkok emerging as a major Asian hub and notable entries from Europe and the US. The rankings are based on votes from industry experts, and restaurants can only win the top prize once, after which they join a 'Best of the Best' list.
Maido in Lima, Peru, has been named the best restaurant in the world for 2025 by the World's 50 Best Restaurants, celebrated for its innovative Nikkei cuisine blending Peruvian and Japanese flavors, led by chef Mitsuharu Tsumura. The list highlights global culinary excellence, with Italy and Bangkok also featuring prominently, and includes various awards and notable rankings of restaurants worldwide.
President Joe Biden is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Lima, Peru, marking a significant meeting between the two leaders amid a transitional period as Biden prepares to transfer power to President-elect Donald Trump, who may adopt a more confrontational stance towards China.
Archaeologists in Lima, Peru, have discovered four mummies of children believed to be over 1,000 years old, along with the remains of an adult, in what was once a sacred ceremonial space. The mummies are believed to belong to the pre-Inca Ychsma culture, which inhabited Peru's central coast. The remains were found at the foot of a staircase on a small hill that likely concealed a temple built 3,500 years ago. The mummies' skulls still had hair on them, and they were found alongside ceramics.
Gas workers in Lima, Peru, uncovered eight mummies and several Pre-Inca artifacts while expanding the gas line system. The mummified bodies, believed to be from the pre-Inca culture called Ichma, were found wrapped in cotton cloth and tied with vines. The discovery adds to the more than 1,900 archaeological finds made by the gas company over the past two decades. Lima has a rich history spanning over 10,000 years, from Pre-Incan cultures to Spanish colonization.
Workers expanding the gas network in Lima, Peru, have uncovered eight pre-Inca funeral bales, including mummies, pottery, and textiles. Over the past 19 years, the excavation work has yielded more than 1,900 archaeological finds, revealing the rich history of the area. The recent discovery is believed to belong to the pre-Inca culture called Ichma, which existed from around A.D. 1100 until its incorporation into the Inca Empire in the late 15th century. The findings highlight the continuous occupation of the region by various cultures throughout history.
The city of Lima, Peru, is home to over 400 ancient ruins, including pyramids, temples, and burial sites, many of which predate the Incas. However, due to budget limitations, only 27 sites have been excavated, restored, and opened to visitors. Many other sites are deteriorating, occupied by squatters, or used as garbage dumps. The lack of funding and resources has left these ancient sites in limbo, with some being desecrated or destroyed. While there is a growing awareness of the importance of preserving Peru's cultural heritage, the government struggles to allocate funds for excavation and restoration projects amidst other pressing priorities.
Central in Lima, Peru has been named the world's best restaurant, becoming the first South American restaurant to earn the title. Four Lima restaurants made the top 50 list, with Maido at No. 6, Kjolle at No. 28 and Mayta at No. 47. Spain had six entries in the top 50, including Disfrutar in Barcelona at No. 2, while Italy and France also performed well in Europe. The list includes restaurants from 24 territories on five continents, with 12 restaurants entering the list for the first time.
Central in Lima, Peru, run by married chefs Virgilio Martínez and Pia León, has been named the world's best restaurant in the World's 50 Best Restaurants List. This marks the first time a restaurant with a female chef has earned the top spot, and the first time a restaurant outside of Europe or the United States has won. The list historically focuses primarily on fine-dining establishments around Europe and the United States, though in recent years restaurants from east Asia, South America, and Central America have appeared on the list with more frequency.
Two inmates, James Lee and Bradley Gillespie, have escaped from the Allen-Oakwood Correctional institution in Lima, Ohio. Gillespie was convicted for a double murder in 2016 and Lee was convicted for burglary, breaking and entering and safecracking. Authorities warn that both inmates are armed and dangerous and advise people not to approach them but to call law enforcement immediately if seen.
