NEW YORK, NY -- Cosentino, the global leader in natural stone, quartz, recycled and architectural surfacing, joined the global gastronomy community as a sponsor of The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2016, held in New York at Cipriani on Wall Street. The 15th annual event marks the first time it has been hosted in the U.S., and the sixth time Cosentino has returned as sponsor of the awards.

During the gala celebration, which declared Italy's own Massimo Bottura's Osteria Francescana The World's Best Restaurant 2016, Cosentino presented "A Taste of Dekton," which partnered with New York purveyor Ample Hills. At the event, chefs, restaurateurs and food industry professionals enjoyed gourmet ice cream prepared by Ample Hills atop a display of Dekton to illustrate the ultra-compact material’s unique ability to withstand extreme temperatures and heavy usage without scratches or stains.