Gastronomy Oscar: Karen Torosian's restaurant entered the world's 50 best Restaurant Bouzar in Brussels, led by chef of Armenian origin Karen Torosian, entered the main list of the prestigious international ranking the world's 50 best restaurants 2026 for the first time, occupying the 42nd place. A year earlier, the establishment was ranked 63rd in the extended list (51st-100th places). The restaurant, located in the Palace of Fine Arts building of the Belgian capital, specializes in classic French cuisine in its original version. In the past, Bouzar already won two Michelin stars and the best chef awards. The World's 50 Best Restaurants, created by the British media company William Reid in 2002, is considered one of the most influential in the gastronomy industry and is often referred to as the "Oscars" of the restaurant world. This year the awards ceremony was held in Lima (Peru). Subscribe to Alpha News VK Zen Website TikTok Facebook Instagram YouTube X.