Which vegetable restaurant is the best in the world? Which chef has an unparalleled approach to cooking vegetables and fruits? Which new restaurants earned a coveted spot in this year’s We’re Smart Greene guide?
On November 12, 2024 Valencia will host the international event that will answer all these questions: the annual We’re Smart awards ceremony – the undisputed benchmark in the culinary world of fruits and vegetables.
Valencia, a city committed to sustainability
This distinction, awarded by the European Commission, recognizes the efforts made by the city to improve the environment and the quality of life of its residents and visitors. This commitment associates Valencia with the philosophy of the We’re Smart Green Guide and its annual We’re Smart Award Show competition.
The granary of the world: Valencia’s natural supply awaits you
One of the characteristics of the city is its large source of food. Valencia is surrounded by thousands of square kilometers of orchards. This is where local products such as the Perelló tomato, garrofón or loquat, among others, are grown. It is also located in the Albufera Natural Park, the habitat and cradle of local rice, which has its own designation of origin. Additionally, the proximity to the Mediterranean Sea means that restaurants, markets and bars are full of fresh produce 365 days a year. In Valencia, we eat local products, zero kilometers away. This is why Valencian gastronomy is internationally recognized, and not only for its flagship dish, paella.
Valencia is home to another green space of transcendental importance: La Huerta. 120 km2 of fertile market gardens and fruit farms surround the city. Their products supply local markets and restaurants, but are also exported. It could be said that Huerta is not only important for Valencia, but for the whole world.
Prix We’re Smart
The World’s Best Vegetable Restaurant Awards will be announced during a prestigious live show in November, featuring the world’s leading plant-based chefs. We will also highlight an exceptional Lady Vegetable Chef, to inspire and encourage other female plant-based chefs. With the Discovery Awards, the focus will be on newcomers whose restaurants stand out with delicious culinary dishes that perfectly illustrate the We’re Smart credo “Think Vegetables! Think fruit!”.
Green Guide 2024 and Top 100
During the awards ceremony, restaurants that earned a coveted spot in this year’s We’re Smart Green Guide will also be announced. This online dining guide reviews approximately 1,500 restaurants in more than 50 countries around the world and assigns them from one to five radishes, based on the culinary use of fruits and vegetables.
In this year’s Top 100, you’ll find out who’s moving up or down in the rankings and who’s new. We’re Smart also compiles the Top-10 from 15 countries: South Africa, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, United States, France, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Peru, United Kingdom and Swiss.
Frank Fol: “For our movement, this is a perfect marriage. Valencia being this year the green capital of Europe, we are in sync on what we want to do: promote a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle. plant. I am therefore delighted to organize our annual We’re Smart Award competition in this beautiful city.”
About We’re Smart®
Frank Fol’s brainchild, The Vegetable Chef®, recognizes and promotes individuals, restaurants and organizations that place fruits and vegetables at the heart of nutrition.
The annual We’re Smart Green Guide features the world’s best vegetable restaurants, ranked from one to five radishes. Each year, the We’re Smart Awards recognize the best restaurants and organizations specializing in vegetables. In the We’re Smart Academy, the world’s best vegetarian chefs share their knowledge with everyone interested in healthy and ecological eating. This is how We’re Smart® World contributes to a healthy, sustainable and ecological world.
We’re Smart World was selected by the Belgian government in 2021 as one of the official SDG Voices, the ambassadors of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
For more information :
www.weresmartworld.com
