First Mārtiņš Rītiņš Excellence of the Year Award in gastronomy presented in Riga
The first Mārtiņš Rītiņš Excellence of the Year Award, honouring professionals in Latvian gastronomy, was presented in Riga on 1 November. Recognised for excellence were "Gardi ziedi", Juris Semjonovs and Uvis Janičenko.
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The Mārtiņš Rītiņš Excellence of the Year Award was presented for the first time in Riga on 1 November. It is meant for professionals whose work shapes the future of Latvian gastronomy, meaning the country's food culture and culinary craft.
This time, "Gardi ziedi", Juris Semjonovs and Uvis Janičenko were honoured for excellence in Latvian gastronomy.
Because the award was given for the first time, the ceremony marks its beginning. The source gives no further details about the award's criteria, its jury, or the specific achievements for which the laureates were chosen.
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