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Bristol named world’s best culinary destination

By Martin Booth  Monday Nov 4, 2019

Bristol has been named the world’s best culinary destination at a prestigious international awards ceremony.

The World Food Travel Association’s FoodTrekking Awards “celebrate excellence and innovation in experiences for food- and beverage-loving travelers”.

Bristol was the only UK shortlisted entrant in the awards, which took place on Sunday evening at the end of the Food Travel Innovation Summit in London.

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Within seven awards categories, 54 winners from 23 countries have been recognised for their excellence and innovation since FoodTrekking was founded.

World Food Travel Association executive director Erik Wolf said: “Our industry needs successful and innovative role models to emulate, which is why it is essential to recognise excellence and achievement in food and beverage tourism.”

Main photo: La Sorella on St Stephen’s Street

Read more: Bristol restaurant named UK restaurant of the year in inaugural Deliveroo Awards

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