The countdown to the World's 50 Best Restaurants 2012 has already begun: on the 30th of April you will find out which restaurant will be at the top of the list.
With the live stream on Fine Dining Lovers you will have the opportunity to enjoy the event, sponsored by S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna, from the front row. And while waiting, let's have a quick revision: can you guess how many restaurants there are in the world? How the voting system works ? And again, which restaurant is the n.1 record holder?
For this and many more answers, have a look at our 50 Best Restaurants facts and figures infographic.
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