“The Best Chef Awards” 2024 Ends in Dubai With Chef Pedro Pena Bastos Being Awarded 2-Knives for CURA at Four Seasons Hotel Lisbon
The landmark Dubai event celebrated culinary mastery and forward-thinking innovation
Supported by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, the landmark event celebrated culinary mastery and forward-thinking innovation on a global scale. Among the honorees was Chef Pedro Pena Bastos, whose distinguished culinary approach at CURA, at Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon, earned the celebrated Two-Knives Award—a mark of excellence that places chef Pedro Pena Bastos and CURA at the forefront of international culinary distinction.
CURA at Four Seasons Hotel Lisbon
This 2024 edition, the largest in the history of “The Best Chef Awards,” drew over 800 culinary professionals from around the globe, making Dubai a focal point for the latest trends in gastronomy. A series of high-profile events brought together the most esteemed figures in global cuisine under the theme “The Future of Food (R)evolution.”
Chef Pena Bastos' achievement with the Two-Knives Award highlights the excellence and innovative spirit that CURA embodies, cementing Lisbon's status as a gastronomic hub in Portugal. This prestigious accolade acknowledges the distinctive flavors, techniques, and commitment to excellence that chef Pedro Pena Bastos and CURA bring to the city’s vibrant culinary scene. Commenting at the awards, Chef Pedro Pena Bastos expressed his gratitude, stating, “I am immensely proud to receive this recognition, not only as a chef but on behalf of the entire team at CURA. Maintaining our level of culinary excellence over the years reflects our dedication to consistency and our relentless pursuit of perfection—qualities that align deeply with the esteemed standards of these awards.”
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CURA at Four Seasons Hotel Lisbon
Chef Pedro Pena Bastos recognition at CURA is a milestone for Lisbon’s culinary scene
Chef Pedro Pena Bastos' Two-Knives Award is a testament to CURA’s dedication to innovative, high-caliber cuisine that embodies the spirit of Lisbon’s rich culinary heritage while embracing modern creativity. Located at the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon, CURA's elevated approach to fine dining has attracted international acclaim, and this recognition at “The Best Chef Awards” further solidifies both the restaurant and the city’s status as culinary influencers. Chef Pedro Pena Bastos’s achievement highlights CURA’s role in setting new standards of excellence and reinforces Lisbon’s standing as a must-visit destination for culinary enthusiasts worldwide.
All about CURA
Skillful curatorship — curadoria in Portuguese — lies at the heart of CURA at Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon. Like the timeless Portuguese modern artworks that frame the Hotel’s common areas, each seemingly simple dish reveals layers of complexity to evoke an emotional and sensorial response. CURA offers two tasting menus: one of five courses and a more extensive one, of 10 courses, a journey into the flavors of contemporary Portuguese cuisine in the hands of Pena Bastos.
