Ryan Sutton

This story was originally published on May 1, 2017 and has been updated to reflect current information. Who runs the world’s best restaurants? It depends upon whom you ask. Here’s a quick look at three of the most prominent domestic and international gastronomic awards organizations — the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, the Michelin Guides, and the James Beard Foundation — and why they matter. Who is behind the list? William Reed Media, a business-to-business media company that grew out of a g…