A Syrian restaurant called Al-Shamiyeh has been named the best restaurant in the world by TripAdvisor. The restaurant is located in Damascus, the capital city of the Middle Eastern nation. This is the first time that a restaurant outside of the United States has won the award. TripAdvisor announced the news in a statement on Thursday. "We're proud to announce that the #1 restaurant in the entire world is none other than Al-Shamiye," the travel review site wrote. "This incredible achievement is testament to the hard work and dedication of the team at Al-Shamiye." Al-Shamiyeh opened in 2012 and serves traditional Syrian dishes like hummus and baba ghanoush. The restaurant was founded by chef Fadi Shami, who used his family recipes to open up the restaurant. He says he wanted to bring people together over food. "I want my guests to feel like they are in their home, even though we are far away from it," he told CNN Travel. In addition to being the best restaurant in the whole wide world, Al-Shamiye is also one of the most expensive. A meal costs $40 per person. The restaurant is part of the Rixos hotel chain. Other locations include Dubai, Istanbul, Paris, Bangkok, New York City, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo. There will be a total of ten restaurants competing for the title including Bouchon Bakery & Cafe in California, China Kitchen in Beijing, and Doma in Japan.

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The term "restaurant" is used in France for both restaurants and bars. In fact, there are many different terms used depending on whether it is a restaurant or bar. For example, a bistro is a small restaurant while a brasserie is a large restaurant. A café is a coffee shop and a crêperie is a pancake house. In addition, some establishments use the word "bar" to refer to a place where people drink alcohol. However, the term "bar" does not mean that the establishment serves food. Instead, it refers to places where drinks are served. For example, a pub is a type of bar where people drink beer or wine. A taverna is another type of bar where people eat Greek dishes. And a lounge is a room where people sit around drinking cocktails. A restaurant is a place where people dine. A fine dining restaurant is one that serves expensive meals. A casual dining restaurant is one that offers inexpensive meals. If you want to know what the difference is between a restaurant and a bar, here are some examples: • A restaurant usually includes a menu and table settings. • A bar doesn't include a menu or table settings.

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A burger topped with truffles, foie gras and caviar sold for $5,000 (£3,959) at a New York City auction house on Tuesday. The price included a bottle of Dom Perignon champagne, according to Sotheby’s. The burger, called the "Gilt Burger," was prepared by chef David Chang for a charity event hosted by Gilt Groupe, a luxury shopping site owned by American retail giant Neiman Marcus Group Inc. The burger was one of four items up for sale during the gala evening, which raised money for the nonprofit organization Food Forward. Other items included a pair of diamond earrings worth $1 million (£788,000), a painting by artist Jean-Michel Basquiat valued at $2.4 million (£1.8m) and a sculpture by British sculptor Antony Gormley. The burger itself was cooked in front of guests by chefs including Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park and Michael Anthony of Craftsteak, both of whom attended the event. Chang has been working with the group since 2013 to raise awareness about food waste. He has even developed his own recipe book, titled "Better Than Bouillon." According to the chef, the burger was inspired by a dish he had while traveling in Japan.

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The average American household spends about $3,154 eating out each month, according to data from the National Restaurant Association. This includes dining out at restaurants, fast food chains, coffee shops, bars, and other eateries. If you are looking to cut down on your spending, here are some ways to do it. 1. Take Your Meal Outside If you don't want to spend too much money, consider taking your meal outside. A study found that people spent less money overall when they ate outside versus inside. In addition, diners had better experiences when they dined outdoors. For example, outdoor seating was more comfortable than indoor seating. 2. Order One Dish Per Course Another way to keep your budget under control is to order one dish per course. When ordering multiple dishes, you might end up paying for extra items like bread, appetizers, dessert, etc. By ordering just one dish per course, you'll pay for everything included in that dish. 3. Ask About Discounts Many restaurants offer discounts for students, seniors, veterans, and others. Be sure to ask if there are any discounts available. Some restaurants even give discounts to those who bring children along.

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This year marks the 10th anniversary of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, which was launched in 2007 by Restaurant magazine. To celebrate, we're bringing you the biggest change since our inception: it's now open to everyone. We've been working hard over the past few months to make sure that the next edition is even better than the one before, and we think we've got something special up our sleeves. This is just the beginning; we'll keep evolving the list as we go along. In addition to the awards, we're launching a brand-new event format called "Live Webcast," where we'll stream each award ceremony live online. You'll be able to watch every single moment of the night, including the winners' speeches, the red carpet, and the whole shebang. And because we want to give you access to everything, we've partnered with some of the best chefs, restaurateurs, sommeliers, critics, and industry experts around the world to provide commentary throughout the show. So whether you're watching from home or out on the town, you'll always know what's happening. We hope you enjoy the show, and look forward to seeing you in London. Cheers!

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Restaurants are permitted to open outside under New York City rules, but some places are taking extra precautions to ensure customers don't bring coronavirus home with them. Outdoor dining is still allowed under city guidelines, but many restaurants have added additional restrictions. They include limiting seating capacity, requiring patrons to wear masks, and providing hand sanitizer. Delivery and waste collection must be conducted safely and in a manner that does not impact social distancing, accessibility, or pedestrian/bike/vehicle safety. Business owners should apply for an outdoor eating permit if they want to reopen.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The price of food varies depending on where you live, what time of day you visit, and whether or not you want to tip. However, most places charge around $10-$15 per person.

Gluten Free options are becoming increasingly popular. Many restaurants now offer Gluten Free menu items, however, you might find that certain dishes are labeled as being Gluten Free, but actually aren't. Make sure to check the ingredients list carefully.

Tipping isn't mandatory, but many servers appreciate tips. In general, 15-20% is appropriate. However, if you've had a bad experience, consider leaving less than 10%.