I was lucky enough to have a ticket last night to the World's 50 Best Restaurant awards at the Science Museum in London. This is probably the food world equivalent of the Oscars and I have never been in a room with so many amazing chefs from all around the world - people who have completely inspired me over the years and whose cook books I drool over. Top spot went to El Bulli, Ferran Adria's amazing restaurant in Spain, closely followed by Heston Blumenthal (who said he had been watching Masterchef!) and Pierre Gagnaire in third spot. The highlight for me was seeing Michel Roux Jr again who suggested that I come and spend some time cooking at La Gavroche and also meeting Skye Gyngell of Petersham Nurseries (whose cookbook "A year in my garden" is my all time favourite - if you haven't got it go and buy it now!!!) who also invited me down to spend some time cooking at the nurseries. The full 50 list can be found here http://www.theworlds50best.com/2007_list.html