13:33 | Lima, Sep. 04 (ANDINA).
Lima will be a hotbed of culinary talent today when top chefs from Mexico, Central and South America descend on the city and wait with bated breath to learn if their restaurant has been declared the best in Latin America.
It’s no coincidence that Peru has been chosen to play host to the inaugural edition of the Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2013 awards this week, given that the flavours of Peruvian cuisine are quickly gaining momentum around the world.
Ahead of the gala ceremony, experts and industry leaders bestowed the Lifetime Achievement Award to Peruvian rock star chef Gaston Acurio, who could be described as the unofficial ambassador for the country.
The Latin American edition of the awards comes after organizers of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list launched a regional version in Asia earlier this year, AFP/Relaxnews reported.
Similar to previous awards, winners for Latin America will be compiled by a group of 250 industry leaders including chefs, restaurateurs and critics representing each region: Mexico and Central America, South America (divided into north and south) and Brazil.
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Published: 9/4/2013