Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski congratulated renowned chef Virgilio Martinez on his earned Chefs' Choice Award 2017; the recognition by fellow chefs at The World's 50 Best Restaurants.
Via Twitter, Mr. Kuczynski said the award acknowledges Peruvian gastronomy's innovation and quality, which "makes us proud."
The Peruvian cook received Chefs' Choice Award —sponsored by Estrella Damm— from The World's 50 Best Restaurants list published by prestigious British Restaurant Magazine.
The publication also disclosed a list of the World's 50 Best Restaurants, in which Virgilio Martinez's flagship eatery —known as Central— ranks fifth.
A brief review posted on The World's 50 Best Restaurants website notes the way he has helped propel Peru's status as a foodie destination to new heights with constant research and improvement at Central.
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Published: 4/5/2017