Chef Anderson Allen outside La Plancha del Mar in Mongoose Junction.
Chef Anderson Allen of La Plancha del Mar restaurant has been honored as one of the country’s top culinary talents in the inaugural edition of “Best Chefs America.”
This is the first-ever peer review guide of U.S. chefs, who were chosen after extensive interviews between their fellow chefs and “Best Chefs America” analysts. Chef Anderson is among the chefs showcased in the informative and exquisitely produced 386-page coffee table book which was released on March 1.
“Chefs themselves truly understand what it takes to be successful in this competitive industry, and Best Chefs America offers them a forum to express their views,” said Elizabeth Fishburne, Best Chefs America Lead Analyst. “Based on the overwhelmingly positive response from more than 5,000 participating chefs, it is clear that the chef world was ready for us.”
“Best Chefs America” is the ultimate chef’s guide to chefs. Analysts conducted more than 5,000 confidential telephone interviews with chefs who were nominated by other chefs, culinary professionals and food enthusiasts across the country.
The interviews consisted of a series of proprietary questions, and software was used to aggregate the data. Chefs earning the highest scores among their peers in their region were included in the guide. The results were compiled into a 386-page coffee table book, complete with chef listings broken down both geographically and alphabetically.
“Best Chefs America” also features stunning photography and highlights emerging culinary trends and ingredients uncovered during the interviews. The book costs $75 and can be purchased online at http://bestchefsamerica.com/book/