Chef Marijo Curić, the long-standing head chef of Dubrovnik’s Michelin-starred restaurant 360, has been recognized at the prestigious The Best Chef Awards in Dubai. For the eighth consecutive year, the event celebrated culinary excellence worldwide, with Chef Curić receiving an award in the “Excellent” category, alongside Chef Deni Srdoč from Neba in Rijeka.

This recognition is a testament to Chef Curić’s ongoing commitment to exceptional culinary craftsmanship. The "Excellent" category features chefs who scored 20 percent or more of the maximum points during judging, and this year, a total of 276 chefs earned a place in this elite group.

In a significant shift from previous years, the The Best Chef Awards introduced a new ranking system designed to provide a more inclusive and understandable perspective on global culinary talent. The new approach categorizes chefs based on their skills and places them into three distinct performance tiers. This year’s awards featured a total of 550 chefs from around the world, showcasing the diversity and quality of talent in the global culinary scene.

Chef Curić’s inclusion in this esteemed group highlights his continued dedication to excellence and innovation in the kitchen, reinforcing Dubrovnik’s status as a premier destination for fine dining. As the Michelin star holder at Restaurant 360, his culinary achievements have garnered international acclaim, and this latest award is a further recognition of his remarkable career.

The new ranking system promises to provide an even clearer and more inclusive picture of culinary excellence, making it easier for food enthusiasts and professionals to identify the chefs shaping the future of global gastronomy.