Food & Wine's The People's Best New Chef 2011: Pacific
February 15th, 2011
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If there's one thing our friends at Food & Wine do even better than throwing fabulous festivals all around the country, developing stellar recipes and generally making our lives more appetizing - it's identifying up and coming talent from around the country.

Since 1988, the editors of Food & Wine have feasted their way from coast to coast, seeking out 10 innovative chefs, each with a distinctive vision, creating exceptionally delicious food. They've bestowed upon these shining stars the title of Best New Chef. This year, the dining public has a say.

In each of the ten designated regions of the country, you - yes, YOU - may vote for the chef whose restaurant has most significantly stirred your soul and your palate. The winner of the The People's Best New Chef 2011 will be the subject of a profile in the July issue of Food & Wine and will no doubt hold you in tremendous gratitude and esteem until the end of time.

We and the editors of Food & Wine would greatly prefer that you only vote for chefs whose restaurants you've actually visited, so the "chef" part of The People's Best New Chef 2011 really holds true. See more details at foodandwine.com and let the clicking commence!

Midwest | Pacific | Southwest | Northwest | New England
Southeast | New York Area | Great Lakes | Mid-Atlantic | Gulf Coast

Ricardo Zarate
Courtesy of Mo-Chica

Ricardo Zarate
Mo-Chica - Los Angeles, CA

First professional cooking experience: In Lima, Peru. “I was 16 years old, I made a banquet for a big corporation. I happened to know the guy and I said, ‘I can do it.’ I cooked in my house for 600 people. I don’t know how I did it.”

Josef Centeno
DeeDee DeGelia

Josef Centeno
Lazy Ox Canteen - Los Angeles, CA

Over-achievements: He bakes his own bread, cures his own meats and even makes his own mustard and mostarda.

Curtis Di Fede and Tyler Rodde
Emanuel Dimitri Volakis

Curtis Di Fede and Tyler Rodde
Oenotri - Napa, CA

How they cured their pizza oven: Di Fede and Rodde took turns sleeping at the restaurant for more than a week to stoke the oven fire. “It’s like the Olympic flame - it can never go out,” said Rodde.

Russell Moore
Courtesy of Camino

Russell Moore
Camino - Oakland, CA

On the daily-changing menu: “People shouldn’t be nervous about our small menu. It’s like we’re welcoming you to our house, and this is what we’ve cooked. We’ve tried to cook the best things we can with what we have.”

Joshua Skenes
Antoinette Bruno of StarChefs.com

Joshua Skenes
Saison - San Francisco, CA

Best known for: Opening Saison as a once-a-week pop-up restaurant in a former carriage house. It’s now a five-day-a-week restaurant.

Corey Lee
Justin Lewis

Corey Lee
Benu - San Francisco, CA

Oddball Ingredient: Pine needles harvested in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains. He uses it in a pine needle–honey sauce with beef rib cap, matsutake mushrooms, pear and mitsuba herb.

Jamie Lauren
Courtesy of Jamie Lauren

Jamie Lauren
Beechwood - Venice, CA

Best known for: Being a cheftestant on "Top Chef" Season 5 and reappearing on "Top Chef All-Stars" Season 8.

Perry Hoffman
Eric Wolfinger

Perry Hoffman
Étoile (at Domaine Chandon) - Yountville, CA

Family's restaurant pedigree: His grandparents were the original owners and chefs of The French Laundry. “I remember sitting in the herb garden with a Hansen’s soda and a sourdough baguette from Sciambra Bakery - it was a good time for me.”

Brandon Sharp
Trinette Reed

Brandon Sharp
Solbar - Calistoga, CA

Menu philosophy: Divided into healthier dishes (miso poached black cod with black garlic ramen and pickled shiitake) and heartier dishes (short ribs with potato risotto and broccoli rabe).

Casey Lane
Courtesy of Tasting Kitchen

Casey Lane
Tasting Kitchen - Venice, CA

Favorite drink after a long day: Knob Creek Bourbon, straight up.

Midwest | Pacific | Southwest | Northwest | New England
Southeast | New York Area | Great Lakes | Mid-Atlantic | Gulf Coast

Voting starts on 2/15/11 and ends 3/1/11 at www.foodandwine.com/peoples-bnc. One vote per computer per region. Votes from any automated means or intended to disrupt the voting process (in American Express Publishing Corporation’s sole discretion) will be void. Chefs with the highest eligible votes per region will become finalists (10 total). The People's Best New Chef title will be determined based on highest number of eligible votes received during the voting period. All votes subject to verification.

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    May 3, 2011 at 6:49 am | Reply
  7. marcus

    A. zarate hace honor a la deliciosa comida peruana,preparandola como solo los mejores chefs nacionales y como muchas amas de casa saben hacerlo.Buen provecho donde se encuentren.

    April 27, 2011 at 9:42 pm | Reply
  8. cincocoma6

    La gastronomía peruana es considerada una de las mejores del mundo, y la mejor a nivel sur americano.
    estoy orgulloso de el arte culinario de mi país, y sobre todo, viviendo en europa facinando a los europeos
    con nuestras delicias es una forma de dar a conocer mundialmente nuestra riquesa cultural!

    April 22, 2011 at 7:29 am | Reply
    • George Jeston

      "Peruvian cuisine is considered one of the best in the world, and the best South American level.
      I am proud of the culinary art of my country, and above all, Europeans to live in Europe facinando
      with our delicious it's a way to share our cultural distinguishable worldwide!"

      BS.

      April 22, 2011 at 8:48 am | Reply
  9. CíBOLA Cocina Peruana

    lo mejor de lo mejor la cocina peruana , y en manos de Peruanos, estoy tan orgullosa.
    de haber nacido en esta hermosa tierra del sol, donde el..................Hermosas playas.......................

    April 21, 2011 at 7:19 pm | Reply
  10. CAROLA E. CAYPO ALBINAGORTA

    !!QUE SEA POR LA COMIDA PERUANA QUE ES LO MAXIMO BUEN DELEITE TE APOYAMOS RICARDO!!

    April 12, 2011 at 1:05 pm | Reply
    • Bing translator

      !!THAT IS BY THE PERUVIAN FOOD IS AS GOOD MAXIMUM DELIGHT YOU SUPPORT RICARDO!

      April 12, 2011 at 1:12 pm | Reply
  11. jim

    dam, ugly peruvian

    April 5, 2011 at 7:11 pm | Reply
    • Jerv

      Damn ugly attitude.

      April 12, 2011 at 1:13 pm | Reply
  12. M.Hartman

    Peruvian food is Great! i had the chance to try Mo chica and I love it!!!
    It's a different experience!

    April 5, 2011 at 6:46 pm | Reply
  13. natalí

    Saludos a todos a quienes el arte del buen comer forma parte de sus vidas y no es porque sea peruana, pero no me sorprende que a nuestro digno representante este liderando las encuestas, mas bien porque se tardaron tanto en descubrir la maravilla de nuestra cocina?, los peruanos en general estamos tan bien acostumbrados a comer rico que a veces ni nos percatamos de lo fabuloso de nuestra cocina, el sabor de sus aderezos la calidad e abundancia de nuestros insumos el color natural de nuestras papas, verduras,etc será por eso que somos tan felices después de almorzar y cenar lo cual nos hace también de paladar exigente, no hay peruano que no sepa comer; no nos contentamos con mediocridades al momento de degustar un plato. Por eso y muchas razones mi voto es para Ricardo Zarate del restaurant Mo-chica.
    Our cooking es delicious une mixture of ancestral traditions and elaborate and sophisticated preparation with the best ingredients, our cooking is full of intense flavours but not so spiced like other cookings. The Peruvian cooking is a wonderfull experience that just an exigent sybarite could appreciate. For this reason my vote is for Ricardo Zarate from Mo-chica.

    March 5, 2011 at 11:07 pm | Reply
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  15. alfredo rayon

    brandon sharp es el mejor cheff que he conosido

    March 5, 2011 at 4:13 pm | Reply
  16. MARCEL

    EL CEVICHE, LA CAUSA, LA PAPA A LA HUACAINA, ROCOTO RELLENO, ETC. Y EL PISCO SOURS SON LA CARTA DE PRESENTACION LA COMIDA PERUANA. FELICITACIONES HERMANO RICARDO ZARATE PUES YA ERES UN GANADOR.
    &
    Ceviche, THE CAUSE, THE POPE TO HUACAINA, ROCOTO FILLING, ETC. Pisco Sours AND ARE THE LETTER OF PRESENTATION Peruvian food. CONGRATULATIONS BROTHER RICARDO ZARATE AND THEN YOU ARE A WINNER.

    March 4, 2011 at 2:45 pm | Reply
  17. MARCEL

    EL CEVICHE, LA CAUSA, LA PAPA A LA HUACAINA, ROCOTO RELLENO, ETC. Y EL PISCO SOURS SON LA CARTA DE PRESENTACION LA COMIDA PERUANA. FELICITACIONES HERMANO RICARDO ZARATE PUES YA ERES UN GANADOR.
    *-*-*-*-**-
    Ceviche, THE CAUSE, THE POPE TO HUACAINA, ROCOTO FILLING, ETC. Pisco Sours AND ARE THE LETTER OF PRESENTATION Peruvian food. CONGRATULATIONS BROTHER RICARDO ZARATE AND THEN YOU ARE A WINNER.

    March 4, 2011 at 2:42 pm | Reply
  18. Mateo

    Gringos and their bland haute European/American food are pissed about the winner and vote count! LOL

    March 4, 2011 at 1:46 pm | Reply
  19. luisa

    Ricardo Zarate ,felicitaciones de antemano porque vas a ganar pues nuestra comida tiene una sazon incomparables que solo un Peruano lo sabe preparar ,triunfos para ti y para nuestro Peru

    March 4, 2011 at 12:48 am | Reply
  20. Sebastian Linares-Mendoza

    Mi voto es para Ricardo Zarate el mejor del mundo

    March 3, 2011 at 6:30 pm | Reply
  21. Daniella Nicolle

    Goose, Dat's wat u koll excitementttttttttttttt

    March 3, 2011 at 11:53 am | Reply
  22. Henry

    Ricardo Zarate
    MADE IN PERU

    March 2, 2011 at 10:57 pm | Reply
  23. rodolfo bustos rosado

    la gastronom ia peruana es la mejor del mundo ricardo zarate se merece el premio dell mejor chef del mundo

    March 2, 2011 at 4:44 pm | Reply
  24. JULIO CESAR

    POR RAZONES LABORALES PUDE VISITAR VARIOS PAISES Y PROBAR SU COMIDA, PERO CUANDO LLEGUE AL PERU QUEDE "FLECHADO" CON ESA SAZÓN RIQUISIMA Y SU GRAN VARIEDAD DE PLATOS QUE UNO PUEDE ESCOGER...LES RECOMIENDO QUE LA PRUEBEN QUEDARAN ENCANTADOS....

    March 2, 2011 at 1:59 pm | Reply
  25. Nancy

    Arriba Peru !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! y contigo Ricardo mucho maaaaassssssssss arriba!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    March 2, 2011 at 12:12 pm | Reply
  26. Goose

    WHERE IS THE TRANSLATION BUTTON FOR THIS COMMENTS ?!
    I thought the world cup was every 4 years ... Ohh you have to qualify first ... My bad ....

    March 2, 2011 at 1:45 am | Reply
    • Daniella Nicolle

      Goose........
      You dont need to wait for world cup every 4 yrs!.. spanish is everywhere now a days.,u dont need to qualify! they expressing their selves own experience whatever language it is..! Besides is a FREE COUNTRY, FREEDOM OF SPEACH
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      March 2, 2011 at 6:10 am | Reply
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        March 2, 2011 at 7:29 am | Reply
      • Goose

        "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool then to speak out and remove all doubt" ... That will keep you busy for a couple days , use the diccionary next time !! And F3 spell check :)

        March 2, 2011 at 3:49 pm | Reply
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        March 3, 2011 at 12:00 pm | Reply
    • Daniel

      Spanish is on the rise. The numbers might surprise you. Spanish is No. 3 among the more than 5,000 languages spoken in the world today. Only the languages of China and India are spoken by more native speakers. Even English take a back seat to Spanish with 330 million native speakers in the world, compared to 346 million for Spanish.

      March 2, 2011 at 7:36 pm | Reply
  27. Ana

    Felicitaciones Ricardo, valio la pena tu esfuerzo y ahora eres recompensado, nosotros los peruanos estamos orgullosos de tu logro, sigue adelante con nuestra deliciosa comida, que nosotros pondremos los votos. A ganar

    March 2, 2011 at 12:46 am | Reply
  28. Milagros Lizarraga

    I have tried Ricardo Zarate's food, before this competition. I learned from Mo-Chica through different US newspapers reviews that said its food was amazing.
    When Peruvian journalists came in 2010 to cover Peru's Academy award nomination; they made a note about Peruvian restaurants in The West Coast, and they had Mo-Chica in their list, because Ricardo Zarate's fame as an excellent Peruvian Chef had arrived to Peru by different sources.
    The main Peruvian newspaper "El Comercio" made a note about Ricardo Zarate and Mo-Chica back then.
    Ricardo Zarate's name was known by world famous Peruvian chefs in Peru; when I was in Mistura 2010 – Peruvian main gastgronomy 1 week event; Ricardo Zarate's name and Mo-Chica were mentioned among some chefs gathered in there.
    I have tried Ricardo Zarate's food and I can say it is delicious and I believe that he not only deserves to win in the Pacific, he deserves to be all regions winner from this contest.

    March 2, 2011 at 12:40 am | Reply
  29. ALEXIS

    Bueno amigos llego la hora...sea cual fuere el resultado sientanse ganadores...pues hay una pregunta que quisera hacer aquellos que nos critican por defender lo nuestro...cuantos extranjeros ademas de Ricardo estan en esta competencia hoy en USA...que se sepa ningunomas...eso acaso no es motivo ya mas que suficiente para sentirnos ganadores...aqui no estamos hablando se empleo, salud, educacion...como pretendio confundir el infiltrado y bilioso Alexander...claro que eso nos preocupa ...aqui hemos defendido nuestra deliciosa y maravillosa comida...aca hemos pedido con nuestro voto que las manos, el arte y el gran esfuerzo de Ricardo Zarate, por llevar al mundo nuestra comida divina, la comida peruana...sean los ganadores....tu amigo , amiga mia ya lo eres desde que te comrometiste en esta causa....Ricardo y nuestra comida son las estrellas....Un reconocimeinto alos jueces de Food and Wine, por tenernos arriba...Dios los bendiga.

    March 1, 2011 at 11:56 pm | Reply
  30. veronica

    ARRIBA PERU CARAJO!!!! GRACIAS RICARDO ZARATE POR DEJAR EL NOMBRE DEL PERU MUY ALTO X).GOOD LUCK!

    March 1, 2011 at 10:59 pm | Reply
  31. yelina salinas

    The Peruvian food is an exotic delicious mysticism we will win....:vamos toda la energia positiva aal maestro RICARDO ZÁRETE..saludos y fuerza ya ganaste el PERÚ contigo

    March 1, 2011 at 10:51 pm | Reply
  32. ISOLINA CAMPOS

    LA COMIDA PERUANA ES LA MEJOR, TIENE UNA VARIEDAD INCRIBLE DE PLATOS DE TODAS LAS REGIONES A CADA CUAL MAS RICA COLORIDA Y EXOTICA, Y MUY BIEN ACEPTADA POR GENTE DE OTRAS NACIONALIDADES PERO EL PLATO BANDERA SU MAGESTAD EL " CEVICHE " ES EL MEJOR DEL MUNDO, A MUCHOS AMERICANOS LES ENCANTA PERO NO MUY PICANTE, ASI Q' SR. CHEF RICARDO ZARATE YA TIENE 3/4 DE BATALLA GANADA, SUERTE Y FELICIDADES . A COMERRRRR UMMMMMM QUE RICOOOOOO

    March 1, 2011 at 10:06 pm | Reply
  33. elizabeth

    Ricardo Zárate gracias por demostrar a la gente lo maraviloso que es nuestro Pais
    y recuerda que tu ya res un campeon y por demostrarle al´Perú que si se puede.
    !VIVA EL PERÚ!

    March 1, 2011 at 10:00 pm | Reply
  34. ELKA VILLA

    ES QUE LOS PERUANOS SOMOS LO MAXIMO, ADELANTE RICARDO TODAS LAS BUENAS VIBRAS DE TODO EL PERU PARA TI ERES LO MAXIMO, QUE ¡VIVA EL PERU CARAJ........ CON SU CEVICHE Y SU RICO PISCO SOUR!

    March 1, 2011 at 9:20 pm | Reply
  35. ISABELI

    Arriba Peru......como siempre una vez mas nuestro peru sale ganador por tener la mejor comida de todo el mundo ..y gracias a este peruano emprendedor q nos esta representando ......Apoyemos a nuestro compatriota ........q viva el peeu ....tenemos la mejor sazon ...y nuestro cebiche ..es de lo mejor ...al igual que nuestra carapulcra chinchana mas conocida como pancha pecho...y nuestra rico pisco sour es de lujo como dicen los peruanos esta riquichisisimo.......estamos contigo ricardo .......porque le peru es emprendedor tu sigue pa lante y no te dejes vencer -....

    March 1, 2011 at 8:57 pm | Reply
  36. Jorge

    Crees que vas a abrir un restaurante Peruano en Boston?

    March 1, 2011 at 8:10 pm | Reply
    • Fernando

      Si se propone lo hace eso es perseverancia y empeño y gracias por votar

      March 2, 2011 at 12:32 am | Reply
  37. Laurel

    I feel as though this is not even a competition anymore. This "competition" is supposed to be about the BEST NEW CHEF, not the BEST TYPE OF WORLD CUISINE. Zarate is in the lead because of where he comes from and his immense support from the country of Peru, where mind you, barely anyone has had the chance to eat at his restaurant, let alone even know what Mo-Chica is. I am honestly disappointed that such talented chefs are not being given the chance to have a healthy competition because they are being trumped by the Peruvian media. I understand the support for Zarate is immense and I am happy for him, but I also feel that this competition is no longer what it started out as, nor what it should be. This competition was built to recognize the Best New Chef of the Pacific, using their cooking skills, restaurant experience and overall chef qualities to judge who shall be the winner, but I am sad to say that it is no longer about that. Today is the last day of the competition and it is too late to change anything, but I think that Food and Wine should reconsider having the public vote next year if this is what the outcome will be like.

    GO CHEF BRANDON SHARP!

    March 1, 2011 at 8:06 pm | Reply
    • Walter

      Ve a probar un plato a Mochica

      March 2, 2011 at 12:37 am | Reply
  38. Karla Felipa

    Felicidades, es un orgullo que seas peruano es una alegria saber que el peru te agradece por tus meritos y por que tambien vives orgulloso de ser peruano y de hacer delicias para el mundo,comparte nuetsra cultura y todo lo positivo que podemos ser los peruanos que nos queremos y nos apoyamos asi el peru va ser grande . besos Ricardo y exitos por siempre.

    March 1, 2011 at 7:02 pm | Reply
  39. Tami

    Nuestro Perú es único oh no, ese sason en la comida ufffffffffff un deleite, por favor, Ricardo Zarate pucha un buen chef que más. Esta es una raza indomita que lucha por un sueño y ese sueño lo hace realidad o me equivoco.
    Vamos a ganar tu gente esta contigo Ricardo, todos gritamos ARRIBA PERÚ CARAJO. Eres único y adelante

    March 1, 2011 at 6:44 pm | Reply
  40. Kat

    Arriba Zarate...Arriba Mo-chica...Arriba PERU!

    March 1, 2011 at 6:06 pm | Reply
  41. jeannette

    Peruvian food is the best in all over the world.... ARRIBA PERU

    March 1, 2011 at 4:18 pm | Reply
  42. John Capcha

    I support to Ricardo Zarate

    March 1, 2011 at 1:38 pm | Reply
  43. Monikiux

    Que bueno mi richiiii.... por sentirte orgulloso de nuestro pais..... .... mente positiva
    tu puedes..... lo obtendras, por que eres capaz de ti mismo estas seguro, y sabes
    lo que vales aki todo le peru esta contigo... y la gente k se encuentra en el extrajero tambien
    RICHI ERES UN PERU.............. mas naaaa

    March 1, 2011 at 12:42 pm | Reply
  44. Marita

    Orgullo peruano!! ..muchas bendiciones y exitos a Ricardo Zarate..ya eres un ganador !!1..
    Viva el Peru!!

    March 1, 2011 at 12:32 pm | Reply
  45. victor guerrero

    Definitivamente Ricardo llevas el nombre del peru bien arriba, demuestra la generosidad, el sabor, la frescura y la alegria de nuestra gente que se vee reflejado en nuestros platos ... ARRIBA PERU CARAJO !!!!!! ...

    March 1, 2011 at 11:55 am | Reply
  46. JESS

    mochero for the world, go mo-chica.

    March 1, 2011 at 8:26 am | Reply
  47. dave

    This contest is New Chefs vs. peruvian newspapers, peruvian Tv, peruvian Radio and peruvian people

    March 1, 2011 at 8:23 am | Reply
    • Milagros Lizarraga

      This is because for Peruvians food is a very important part of our cukture and pride.We are one of the best places on Earth to eat. This has been said for foreigners that go to visit our country specially to enjoy our food; thi is been said by proffesionals int he gastronomy business.
      Our diversity of dishes, and products; our welcoming and transformation of other countries' gastronomy to our own has resulted in the most delicious "Fusion" , which have made Peru worldwide known.
      As many has said, the rest of the world does not eat like Peruvians do. It is in our genes, comes from generations, this is not recent.
      If you doubt it, go to Mo-Chica, and also visit Peru.

      March 1, 2011 at 9:29 am | Reply
    • Beth

      Agreed. It seemed legitimate until the ballot box clearly started getting stuffed. It makes both Zarate and Food & Wine look foolish.

      March 1, 2011 at 1:13 pm | Reply
  48. evelyne

    y no importa lo que otros puedan decir de Peru.. total siempre hay ese resentimiento y envidia hacia los peruanos.. porque tenemos casi lo mejor de sur america..gracias a nuestro antepasados.. la mayoria de peruano cocina buenazo..no somos desabridos como OTROs... viva el Peru x siempre..

    March 1, 2011 at 3:50 am | Reply
  49. evelyne

    deseo con todo el corazon que gane Peru.. porfa da lo mejor de ti compatriota

    March 1, 2011 at 3:43 am | Reply
  50. Harry

    Felicitaciones Ricardo por llevar muy en alto la gastronomia peruana felicitaciones desde Dallas Texas.

    March 1, 2011 at 2:36 am | Reply
  51. ALEXIS

    Es lamentable leer comentarios como el del señor Alexander, en situaciones como esta. Disculpenlo, la estupidez de los tontos que sabiendo tanto no entienden que hay lugares para decirlo o escribirlo, un tonto como este , es tan sabiondo que ni siquiera entiende en que lugar debe expulsar sus resentimientos y conocimientos.....Alexander podras tener todas tus razones...solo que un imbecil no entiende cuando y donde expresarlas. Arriba Ricardo Zarate, no solo por ser el mejor cheff, sino por que apesar de tener que haber lidiado con los Alexander que existen por miles, ya es un triunfador....quiza ese sea el mas grande ardor del sabiondo, estadistico y desubicado Alexander. Viva el ganador, Viva Ricardo, Viva el Peru.

    March 1, 2011 at 12:10 am | Reply
    • veronica

      ESTOY COMPLETAMENTE DEACUERDO CONTIGO ALEXIS.YO NO SE QUE PASA CON EL COMPAÑERISMO , CON LA SOLIDARIDAD .RICARDO ZARATE A LUCHADO TANTO POR ESTAR AHI Y VIENE ESTE TAL UN DON NADIE ALEXANDER A DECIR ESTUPIDECES E INCOHERENCIAS ,HASTA ME DA VERGUENZA AJENA

      March 1, 2011 at 10:57 pm | Reply
  52. jhonatan

    los peruanos tienen el mejor sason en la comida.. ricardo zarate merece es el mejor

    March 1, 2011 at 12:03 am | Reply
  53. YUYO

    Go Richard go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You'll be the winner because Peruvian food is the best in all over the world. Show them how Peruvians cook.

    February 28, 2011 at 10:56 pm | Reply
  54. Giuseppe T

    Bueno saludos desde NYC, hay que agradecer a DIOS por que nos dio un gran CHEF que nos representa fuera de nuestro maravilloso pais !! VIVA EL PERU !!!,,.

    February 28, 2011 at 10:15 pm | Reply
  55. Tania

    Go Richard ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡, we can, we are peruvians, I would like to go to your restaurant one day. Santa Anita – Lima – Peru

    February 28, 2011 at 10:14 pm | Reply
    • YOU'D LIKE TO KNOW

      BEST CHEF AND YOU HAVE NEVER EATEN HIS FOOD?!...THIS CONTEST IS A JOKE

      March 1, 2011 at 1:22 am | Reply
  56. Fernando

    Viva la Gastronomia Peruana aqui hay diversos Ingredientes por esos los de USA les encanta nuestra comidaa Felicitaciones Ricardo Zarate

    February 28, 2011 at 10:07 pm | Reply
  57. cecilia

    VAmos PERUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Si se pueDE
    GO ::::GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    February 28, 2011 at 10:02 pm | Reply
  58. mariflor

    la gastronomia peruana es la mejor del mundo,, no hay una q se compare con ella... y pz mis felecitaciones ricardo zarate ... se q vas a ganar...... del peru para el mundo.,,.,

    February 28, 2011 at 9:58 pm | Reply
  59. robert

    Peruvians always win this type of contests. It's the perfect example of national chauvinism.

    February 28, 2011 at 9:53 pm | Reply
  60. Food lover

    Looks like Zarate is going to win. I guess it's all about the power of your social network and your reputation as a talented chef. Is it what makes restaurants successful? I believe so...
    I think everybody on the list is a winner anyway. Not easy to be nominated.
    Congrats to every chef and to Brandon Sharp. I voted for him when I received an email from his mother in law (that she sent to everybody she knew) asking ppl to forward it to as many ppl as possible:)

    February 28, 2011 at 9:47 pm | Reply
  61. Lambchop

    We're not voting for a country or a specific country's cuisine. It seems as though chef Brandon Sharp is the true winner in this contest. Let's honor authentic talent, not culinary jingoism.

    February 28, 2011 at 9:31 pm | Reply
    • alexander

      I totally agree! Sharp is the true winner.

      February 28, 2011 at 9:34 pm | Reply
    • Mo

      Each person who voted for Sharp has tasted his food as you demand?

      March 1, 2011 at 10:16 am | Reply
    • Candy Smith

      Have you eaten at all 10 restaurants to truly vote correctly;i.e. to be able to compare all then chefs? You gotta be really dumb to believe that this is a culinary competition. This is a media competition.

      March 2, 2011 at 10:51 pm | Reply
  62. magaly

    mi voto es para ricardo zarate

    February 28, 2011 at 9:15 pm | Reply
  63. alexander

    No hablamos de argumentos. La comida de Ricardo es la mejor porque ... (upsss, no tengo argumentos)

    February 28, 2011 at 8:58 pm | Reply
    • Walter

      Hola Alexander: mediocre bueno para nada..... Si ves a Ricardo Zarate en las votaciones es por que fue elegido en la zona pacifico como uno de los 10 mejores chef. Esto se elegió antes que te den tribuna para que sueltes tus frustaciones.
      No elegieron 10 candidatos por votacion, sino por la experiencia en la cocina... querias argumentos? Ahi las tienes... Si quieres mas viaja a LA y prueba su comida, luego opinas...

      March 2, 2011 at 12:30 am | Reply
  64. Fernando

    Ricardo Zarate felicitaciones y aqui no Hablamos de argumentos sino de Peruanos Exitos gracias.

    February 28, 2011 at 8:51 pm | Reply
  65. Alicia

    Muchas felicidades a Ricardo Zarate exitos por favor apoyemos no hay q destruir la cocina peruana

    February 28, 2011 at 8:50 pm | Reply
  66. Jose Luis

    Arriba a lso Peruanos q Triunfamos Aqui o En el Exterior y no los reprimidos por favor comenten cosas Constructivas Felicidades Ricardo Eres un Ganador

    February 28, 2011 at 8:48 pm | Reply
    • alexander

      Preocúpense por su salud, por su educación y por su seguridad ciudadana, por favor.

      February 28, 2011 at 8:51 pm | Reply
      • Fernando

        Para eso esta el Presidente q eligiste y se Feliz reprimido JAJAJAJAJAJJAJAJJAJAJJAJJAJAJ

        February 28, 2011 at 8:53 pm | Reply
      • Harry

        Disculpe senor Alexander si se da cuenta esta es una opinion de Food & Wine's osea una cosa es azucar y otra es sal.

        March 1, 2011 at 2:43 am | Reply
  67. alexander

    No destruiste mi argumento matemático, mi estimado. (:

    February 28, 2011 at 8:47 pm | Reply
  68. alexander

    Claro, los peruano debemos dedicarnos l arroz con pollo, al ceviche, al ají de gallina. Total, la educación y la salud del país son las mejores de América Latina, ¿verdad?.

    February 28, 2011 at 8:43 pm | Reply
  69. Jose Luis

    Uy te das agarro carne,Jaja pues si Pues soy Profesional en la Carrera Gastronomica y Ricardo cocina mejor q otros disq chef nadie te obliga a Votar ni mucho menos Comentar asi q dedicate a otra cosa metete y si probe porq lo conozco años, mentalidad como la tuya no da mas. La Comida Peruana se conoce por Todo el Mundo yo trabajo en Buenos Aires y admiran lo Nuestro pero Alexander mejor piensa antes de Opinar Arriba El Peru Caracho pero sin estos incompetentes Como Alexander

    February 28, 2011 at 8:28 pm | Reply
    • alexander

      ¿Quieres pruebas? Chequea el siguiente enlace

      http://www.google.com/insights/search/?hl=es#q=peruvian%20food%2Cmexican%20food&cmpt=q

      Ahí verás el flujo de información de la comida mexicana con la peruana. A las pruebas me remito,JL. La línea roja es la mexican food y la azul es la peruvian food. ¿Quien gana? Claro, si es que acaso la educación que recibiste en tu CENECAPE te permite entender gráficos estadísticos. XD

      February 28, 2011 at 8:37 pm | Reply
      • Jose Luis

        Arriba los Peruanos q tenemos Exitos Aqui y Afuera no con los reprimidos Exitos Ricardo Zarate y por favor comenten cosas Constructivas

        February 28, 2011 at 8:46 pm | Reply
  70. judith

    Peruvian food is incredibly diverse.

    February 28, 2011 at 8:25 pm | Reply
  71. Jose Luis

    Peruanos como alexnder hay muchos aqui y afuera es lo malo que trajeron los españoles no les gusta ver el progreso de nuestros paisanos y Ricardo Zarate sigue adelante y muchos Exitos. Por favor Comenten para cosas constructivas no como alexander un Bueno para nada.....

    February 28, 2011 at 8:16 pm | Reply
    • alexander

      No seas tarado, todas las votaciones realizadas por la web las ganamos nosotros. ¿Acaso tu has probado los platos de las mayoría de los chefs para decir que la de Ricardo es la mejor? El 80% de comentario son hechos por peruanos y seguramente ninguno ha probado dicha comida. ¿Creen que nos toman en serio? Ni siquiera entienden lo que escribimos. esto es una deshonra para la sana competencia.

      February 28, 2011 at 8:22 pm | Reply
      • Jose Luis

        Ven Amigos Esta es la Verdadera Razon q muchos Migramos para tener Exito Afuera porq lastima en nuestro Pais hay aun mediocres y peruanos malos que estancan nuestro Hermoso Pais Felicitaciones Ricardo sigue asi ....

        February 28, 2011 at 8:42 pm | Reply
      • Fernando

        Alexander hasta el nombre dice q Eres una deshonrra para el Peru pareces Chileno culo roto

        February 28, 2011 at 10:10 pm | Reply
      • veronica

        Claro siempre nos encontraremos con personas mediocres e ignorantes.hay que sacar pecho por nuestros compatriotas que triunfan en el extranjero ,donde la competencia es fuerte , y si es que ricardo esta ahi concursando con chef´s de distintas partes del es mundo es porque es muy bueno en lo que hace.asi que alexander deja de denigrar a nuestro lindo pais y a nuestros compatriotas.Ojala puedas CONSEGUIR un gran logro como nuestro compatriota RICARDO ZARATE

        March 1, 2011 at 10:51 pm | Reply
  72. judith

    PERUVIAN FOOD IS THE BEST.

    February 28, 2011 at 8:13 pm | Reply
  73. alexander

    PERÚ , CAMPEÓN MUNDIAL DE FANFARRONES INTERNACIONALES ¡¡¡¡¡

    February 28, 2011 at 8:08 pm | Reply
    • Harry

      Usted es libre de hacer sus comentarios pero demuestre su educacion mas aun si es peruano hay formas de decir las cosas y no ser tan ofensivo.

      March 1, 2011 at 2:55 am | Reply
  74. ELIZABETH

    El Perú es un país bendecido, y le brinda a sus hijos una gran variedad de los mejores frutos que pueda existir en el mundo. Frutos que los peruanos sabemos aprovechar y con ellos elaborar las comidas más ricas que nos pudieramos imaginar.
    Sólo puedo decir,
    Gracias PERÚ.

    February 28, 2011 at 7:48 pm | Reply
  75. Alicia

    Eres el orgullo peruano y tu vocación te llevo a ser el chef mas exitoso porque amas al Perú y lo demuestras en los platos que preparas con amor y mucho orgullo a los que te visitan masivamente en MO-CHICA Ricardo no hay platos mas ricos que lo nuestros, porque cuando lo prueban una vez , regresan otra vez .¡ Viva el Perú , los peruanos somos lo máximo ! por eso nos aman. Bendiciones desde Lima- Perú !!!!!!!!!!

    February 28, 2011 at 7:47 pm | Reply
  76. Marilia

    FELICIDADES RICARDO ZARATE,

    February 28, 2011 at 7:46 pm | Reply
  77. Christopher

    Peruvian food is so amazing, Ricardo Zarate of course. Mo-Chica.

    February 28, 2011 at 7:42 pm | Reply
  78. Milagros Lizarraga

    Peruvian food is one of the best all around the world, Ricardo Zarate and Mo-Chica are top of the line.
    They are wonderful representatives of Peruvian Gastronomy.
    Go to Mo-Chica first and in September go to MISTURA in Peru, our National Gastronomy Event, it last around a week; you have to make sure to go at least 3 days to have the chance to try the most you can.
    Peru is the King of Fusion!
    Best luck to all chefs in this competition.
    Rocardo Zarate: You deserve to Win!!!!

    February 28, 2011 at 7:39 pm | Reply
  79. Davico

    Ricardo Zárate, Peruvian food is my favorite.

    February 28, 2011 at 7:36 pm | Reply
  80. Nilton

    Ricardo Zárate, Peruvian food is my favorite.

    February 28, 2011 at 7:31 pm | Reply
  81. Miguel

    Ricardo Zárate, of course! A great chef for unique dishes... from the Peruvian food! Actually one of the best worldwide!

    February 28, 2011 at 7:17 pm | Reply
  82. Hector Loyola Barreto

    RICARDO ZARATE....Peruvian food is the best .... PERU my favorite place.

    February 28, 2011 at 7:11 pm | Reply
  83. JoseLuis

    Por Ricardo Fernandez..Si se puede.

    February 28, 2011 at 7:06 pm | Reply
  84. Beth

    So half of Peru has been to Mo-Chica? Interesting. Something seems off here.

    February 28, 2011 at 6:30 pm | Reply
  85. lilia estrada

    por ricardo zarate demostrando que la cocina peruana esta entre las mejores,suerte

    February 28, 2011 at 6:24 pm | Reply
  86. efraín

    Demostrar que los paises del tercer mundo cuenta con lo mejor de la cocina, donde toda la persona del mundo quedan maravillados con la comida peruan.

    February 28, 2011 at 6:09 pm | Reply
  87. viviana

    Espero q Ganes Ricardo desde España te apoyamos !!!!!! Animoooo y llevate el premio a tu restaurtante !
    dos bikos ! muakkk

    February 28, 2011 at 6:05 pm | Reply
  88. Gianfranco

    Vamossss...!!! Ricardooo tu si que puedeess ! Caraj...¡

    February 28, 2011 at 5:43 pm | Reply
  89. roberto

    Vamos Ricardo, adelante, nuestro pais esta dejando a pasos agigantados el sub-desarrollo, gracias a emprendedores como tu y muchos mas, dentro y fuera de nuestras fronteras seremos cada dia mejores personas individual y colectivamente, ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡Arriba Peru carajoooo!

    February 28, 2011 at 5:33 pm | Reply
  90. Daniel Sanchez

    Ricardo Zarate ! Vote

    February 28, 2011 at 5:32 pm | Reply
    • adriana

      Mi voto de todas maneras es para Ricardo Zarate, arriba PERU, LA MEJOR COMIDA Y LOS MEJORES COCINEROS
      DEL MUNDO.

      February 28, 2011 at 6:45 pm | Reply
  91. Paul

    Ricardo como todo peruano el mundo tiene que conocer nuestra sazón y la peruana es la mejor de toda sudamerica, vamos ricarrdoo, arriba peru!!

    February 28, 2011 at 5:28 pm | Reply
  92. Miguel Huasasquiche

    No hay nada como la comida peruana voto por RICARDO ZARATE

    February 28, 2011 at 5:21 pm | Reply
  93. jaime

    ricardo muestra la variedad de productos que sudamerica a dado al mundo y lo plasma en esas 4 paredes en una simple explosion de sabores, como lo es en peru, empieza respetando al agricultor, al pescador, al ganadero pasando por toda la linea para que al final sea un plato de primera, un cheff no solo debe cocinar para el que puede pagar. adelante ricardo

    February 28, 2011 at 5:20 pm | Reply
  94. Neho

    Ricardo Zarate gran Chef y a la gran gastronomia Peruana!

    February 28, 2011 at 5:15 pm | Reply
  95. helvi

    definitivamente viva la comida peruana!!!! que esta llegando cada vez mas alto voto por RICARDO ZARATE

    February 28, 2011 at 5:14 pm | Reply
  96. JAIME ASCORBE

    TODO EL PERU TE APOYA RICARDO TU YA ERES UN GANADOR ¡QUE VIVA EL PERU¡

    February 28, 2011 at 4:57 pm | Reply
  97. adalberto penha espinoza

    mi voto es para ricardo zarate.en cualquier lugar dl mundo encomtraremos un peruano que deje el nombre de nuestra patria bien en alto.suerte,desde aqui de manaus brasil,.cosinhero como tú.

    February 28, 2011 at 4:51 pm | Reply
  98. Luis Moreyra

    Vamos Ricardo tu vas a Ganar!! deja el nombre del Peru y de la Comida Peruana en Alto!! saludos..nosotros los peruanos podemos

    February 28, 2011 at 4:50 pm | Reply
  99. Carlos Zapata

    Ricardo Zarate from Perú is the best........Go go go go Ricardo ¡¡¡¡¡

    February 28, 2011 at 4:42 pm | Reply
  100. Gregorio Oscategui

    Mi voto es para Ricardo Zarate – Peruano de los buenos...

    February 28, 2011 at 4:34 pm | Reply
  101. Evelyn Piña P.

    TU PUEDES RICARDO DEMUESTRA CON TUS PLATOS FAVORITOS AL MUNDO ENTERO

    February 28, 2011 at 4:25 pm | Reply
  102. Julissa Perea

    Mi voto va para Ricardo Zarate!!

    February 28, 2011 at 4:19 pm | Reply
  103. Henry Vargas

    tu puedes Ricardo estamos contigo

    February 28, 2011 at 4:17 pm | Reply
  104. jose andres

    M. Zarate !

    February 28, 2011 at 4:14 pm | Reply
  105. Gonzalo

    Ricardo Zarate!!!! ;)

    February 28, 2011 at 4:13 pm | Reply
  106. Raquel

    ricardoooooooooooo zarateeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !!!!

    February 28, 2011 at 4:12 pm | Reply
  107. Berthita

    Ricardo Zarate! a ganar! y dejar en alto al Pais!

    February 28, 2011 at 4:10 pm | Reply
  108. Laura

    Obviooooo... la mejor comida es Peruana! Ricardo Zarate!

    February 28, 2011 at 4:10 pm | Reply
  109. Annie

    My favourite is Ricardo Zarate!!!

    February 28, 2011 at 4:09 pm | Reply
  110. Fabiola

    Mi voto va para Ricardo Zarate!! ;)

    February 28, 2011 at 4:08 pm | Reply
  111. Angelica

    Ricardo Zarate! Go go!

    February 28, 2011 at 4:07 pm | Reply
  112. Alberto Arévalo Mendoza

    Ricardo: eres nuestro mejor embajador, tu arte está conquistando el mundo y mostrando sus exquisitos olores y sabores del Perú, muestra la comida de las tres regiones muy en especial el tacacho con cecina y el caldo de carachama.

    February 28, 2011 at 4:05 pm | Reply
  113. abril

    VAMOS RICARDO ZARATE.....¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ VAMOS PERU...¡¡¡.....
    porque la comida peruana es la mejor que existe......... de sabor inigualable ....... :)

    February 28, 2011 at 3:51 pm | Reply
  114. antonio acuña vilchez

    vamos carajo arriba Perú ricardo tu puedes recuerda la sangre inca q corre por tus venas eres el mejor

    February 28, 2011 at 3:50 pm | Reply
  115. lenin

    PERUUUUUU!!!!!!!

    February 28, 2011 at 3:43 pm | Reply
  116. Renato Villena

    the best food is the peruvian, animense a probarla, vayan a un restaurante de comida peruana que jamas se arrepentiran.

    February 28, 2011 at 3:41 pm | Reply
  117. Caro L.

    MO-CHICA PERU.. VAMOS RICARDO... SOMOS PERU, SOMOS MO-CHICA

    February 28, 2011 at 3:38 pm | Reply
  118. nacho ignacio

    VAMOS RICARDO CARAJO!!!!!!!!!!
    EL PERU ESTA CONTIGO!!!!!!!!!!

    February 28, 2011 at 3:35 pm | Reply
  119. reimy

    vamos peru tu puedes Ricardo Zarate mi voto por ti la comida peruvian es la mejor del mundo.

    February 28, 2011 at 3:33 pm | Reply
  120. Edward Achutegui

    Ricardo Zarate must win as a new chef who can cook for the Gods in the Olympic heaven. So, we as human beings must follow the taste of Gods from Olympic heaven

    February 28, 2011 at 3:32 pm | Reply
  121. Renzo

    I m Peruvian and I know that we still ve much to spread our meal, however, I hope these awards can help to spread a little more ... Congratulations Zárate

    February 28, 2011 at 3:29 pm | Reply
  122. jhonny

    vamos ricardo ,demuestrales cual es la mejor cocina del mundo,saludos desde madrid,

    February 28, 2011 at 3:28 pm | Reply
  123. ANA MARIA

    PORSUPUESTO QUE TIENES QUE GANAR RICARDO ZARATE ...........LA MEJOR SAZON Y SOBRE TODO LOS MEJORES PRODUCTOS SON DEL PERU

    February 28, 2011 at 3:28 pm | Reply
  124. silvia

    PERU
    PERU
    PERU
    PERU
    PERU
    PERU
    PERU
    PERU

    February 28, 2011 at 3:27 pm | Reply
  125. Edward

    Peruvian food is an amazing way to know how to eat. It has taste that I think Gods feel very satisfied in the olympic heaven.

    February 28, 2011 at 3:26 pm | Reply
  126. Alexander Ascencio

    Cosechando mis mares, sembrando mi tierra
    quiero mas a mi patria,
    Mi nación que luchando rompió las cadenas
    de la esclavitud.

    Es la tierra del Inca que el sol ilumina
    porque Dios lo manda,
    y es que Dios a la gloria le cambió de nombre
    y le puso PERÚ.

    Atesoran tus playas la riqueza pesquera
    de mi mar soberano,
    y en la sierra bravía la nieve perpetua
    es bandera de paz,
    la montaña en sus venas guardara el petróleo
    de nuestro mañana,
    y la tierra serrana nos da a manos llenas
    el acero y el pan.
    Y se llama PERÚ, con P de patria,
    la E del ejemplo, la R de RICARDO,
    la U de la unión...
    Yo me llamo PERÚ, pues mi patria peruana
    con la sangre y el alma pintó los colores
    de mi pabellón.
    VAMOS RICARDO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, NUESTRA COMIDA ES LA MEJOR!!!!!!!!!

    February 28, 2011 at 3:25 pm | Reply
  127. Jose Carkis

    Vamos Ricardo!!

    February 28, 2011 at 3:24 pm | Reply
  128. luisa

    me encanta la comida peruana es la mejor del mundo ninguna como la nuestra asi traten de imitarnos nunca podran jamas podran compararse con nosotros ok somos unicos me canse de traten de imitarnos en diferentes paises!!! besos luisa

    February 28, 2011 at 3:21 pm | Reply
  129. Adela

    Mi voto es para Ricardo Zàrate, porque la cocina peruana es lo màximo, variada y
    todos los peruanos estamos orgullosos de nuestro sabor gastronòmico.

    February 28, 2011 at 3:19 pm | Reply
  130. Ximena A.

    Peruvians in Miami are voting for you: Ricardo Zarate!

    February 28, 2011 at 3:18 pm | Reply
  131. eduardo angulo

    Felicitaciones Ricardo, el triunfo es tuyo y del PERU

    February 28, 2011 at 3:16 pm | Reply
  132. Daphne Guzman

    Vamos Ricardo tu puedes solo relajate y cocina como los Dioses, el Peru tiene mucho que ofrecer...!!!

    February 28, 2011 at 3:15 pm | Reply
  133. Ricardo!

    I know the Peruvian food is DELICIOUS! Uhmmm yummi yummi causa, lomo saltado and ceviche with a cold beer uhmm well... my vote is for you lovely :)

    February 28, 2011 at 3:15 pm | Reply
  134. Ray Reiser

    Vamos Ricardo!!

    February 28, 2011 at 3:11 pm | Reply
  135. mariana

    MO-CHICA!!!!!!

    February 28, 2011 at 3:11 pm | Reply
  136. ALEXIS

    Ricardo Zarate, sin probar tu comida se que es la mejor de todas...con respeto y aprecio a tus competidores. La comida peruana es la mejor del mundo y Ricardo su digno representante. Ejemplo de voluntad, de fe, y amor por lo que quiso lograr. Tu ganaras y sera nuestro orgulo. Dios te bendiga...eso si nunca pero nunca pierdas la humildad sino te perdiste. Un abrazo. Alexis.

    February 28, 2011 at 3:10 pm | Reply
  137. Yoly

    Ricardo Zarate

    February 28, 2011 at 3:08 pm | Reply
  138. Claudio Poemape

    ARRIBA PERÚ.................

    February 28, 2011 at 3:02 pm | Reply
  139. joeyskick

    Vamos paisano!!!! Ricardito this is your time to shine!!!!!!!!!!!

    February 28, 2011 at 2:53 pm | Reply
  140. david

    vamos ricardo!!!!

    February 28, 2011 at 2:53 pm | Reply
  141. dick beckley

    Brandon Sharpe for best chef Pacific Region

    February 28, 2011 at 2:50 pm | Reply
  142. Olinka Durand

    Ricardo Zarate mi voto es para ti y nuestra deli comida !!!

    February 28, 2011 at 2:50 pm | Reply
  143. Jaime

    ricardo espero q logres tu objetivo te deseo muchos exito

    February 28, 2011 at 2:45 pm | Reply
  144. luz pintado

    La gastronomía peruana está en su mejor momento a nivel mundial. Arriba Zárate a dejar en alto el nombre de Perú.

    February 28, 2011 at 2:40 pm | Reply
  145. Elsa Palomino Najarro

    que dios te vendiga Ricardo Zarate

    February 28, 2011 at 2:39 pm | Reply
  146. Melissa

    Ricardo eres un gran orgullo del peru sigue adelante y que Dios te Bendiga a ti y a toda tu familia, sigue cocinando bien rico

    February 28, 2011 at 2:25 pm | Reply
  147. Angel Picon Barrazueta

    me gustaria probar un cevichito preparado por zarate

    February 28, 2011 at 2:20 pm | Reply
  148. Felix Enrique

    Vamosss Perú.... Un peruano de los millones de peruanos que estamos fuera de nuestro Amado Perú

    February 28, 2011 at 2:19 pm | Reply
  149. Dilan Fuster

    Hahahaha....increible lo q esta sucediendo en el Peru con este boom gastronomico...q el Chef Zarate se encuentre adelante en los votos en un pais q en realidad desconoce la comida peruana, sobre todo cuando la mayoria de restaurantes peruanos en USA solo esta dirigido hacia el publico hispano razon por el cual no demuestra profesionalismo en la ejecucion de platos....asi q este logro del chef Zarate no representa nada, ya q muchos nunca fuimos comensales en su restaurante lo unico q hacemos es votar como locos dando un triunfo mas a favor.

    February 28, 2011 at 2:16 pm | Reply
  150. Jose Luis

    Lo Mejor del Mundo la Comida Peruana, gracias por dar a conocer al Mundo nuestro Patrimonio Martin, y claro del Rimac tenias q ser Muchos Exitossss

    February 28, 2011 at 2:14 pm | Reply
  151. Renatto Real Politik

    Dios hizo la comida peruana para que todo el mundo tenga la oportunidad de sentirse en el cielo, aunque sea sólo un instante de puro sabor.

    28/02/11

    February 28, 2011 at 2:13 pm | Reply
  152. Rholando

    Mo-Chica rulez!!!

    February 28, 2011 at 2:12 pm | Reply
  153. jose Rabines

    suerte Ricardo Zarate, mi familia tuvo la oportunidad de visitar tu restaurant.

    February 28, 2011 at 2:10 pm | Reply
  154. Pablo

    RICARDO:
    COMO REPRESENTANTE DE LA COCINA PERUANA QUE GANES Y SEAS NUESTRO ABANDERADO NACIONAL.

    QUE VIVA EL PERU Y SU COMIDA QUE ES LA MEJOR DEL MUNDO, NADIE LE GANA
    PABLO

    February 28, 2011 at 2:09 pm | Reply
  155. Daniel

    "GO RICARDO GO"
    PERUVIAN FOOD IS THE BEST!!

    February 28, 2011 at 2:06 pm | Reply
  156. Gianni

    You have my vote!!

    February 28, 2011 at 2:03 pm | Reply
  157. Gianni

    The best Food in the World is the PERUVIAN!!! arriba RICARDO ZARATE

    February 28, 2011 at 2:02 pm | Reply
  158. Vladimir

    Muchas felicidades Ricardo y gracias por dejar el nombre del Perú bien puesto.

    February 28, 2011 at 2:00 pm | Reply
  159. Fiorella

    Obvio que Por Ricardo Zarate =) PERU !

    February 28, 2011 at 1:59 pm | Reply
  160. James

    Hola Ricardo, anoche llegué a Huánuco y prendi la tele y vi la noticia... Es un notición que el mundo conozca más y más lo que tiene que dar nuestro hermoso Perú, gracias por ser parte del cambio, Deja el nombre de nuestro querido PERÚ bien en alto, te deseo muchos éxitos, no te deseo suerte porque la suerte no existe, MUCHOS EXITOS!!!
    Desde Huánuco y de todo el PERU...

    February 28, 2011 at 1:53 pm | Reply
  161. Marvia

    I forgot to mention...Ricardo's Causa was deliciously different to the original...tastier,juicier...amazing tweak
    dint like Causa that much in Lima...but his is something Plus

    February 28, 2011 at 1:49 pm | Reply
  162. arquimedes oliva

    felicitacion, creo que le daras un mejor nombre para los chef`s de peru, y asi le pondras de objetivo seguir superandose, suerte y a trinufar, porque aqui (perù) se come rico, jajajajaja

    February 28, 2011 at 1:48 pm | Reply
  163. YURI

    BIEN AH!!!... ARRIBA PERUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!... RICARDO AUNQ NO TE CONOZCA... PERO MI JEFA ES TU AMIGA.... ELLA NOS MENCIONO DE TI .. Y POR SUPUESTO ... SERAS EL GANADORRRRRRRRRRR..... Y OTRA VEZ
    ARRIBA PERUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU.... CAR....!!!!!! SALUDOS Y MUCHOS BESOS!!!!

    February 28, 2011 at 1:30 pm | Reply
  164. Jon

    Congrats to chef Casey Lane for making the 2011 semi finals James Beard rising new chef good luck you deserve to win

    February 28, 2011 at 1:23 pm | Reply
  165. Sergio Núñez

    Peruvian Cuisine is going higher and higher!... The best in the world! RICARDO ZARATE! ARRIBA PERU!

    February 28, 2011 at 1:22 pm | Reply
  166. Marvia Ogawa

    Peruvian Cuisine...wherever you go...Its excellent, delicious and rich in variety and taste...Ricardo Zarate would be a likely winner then, but ...Mo-Chica is not a likely place for his craft...I hope he takes this into consideration when choosing location and ambience's concept for his new restaurants...Its about time a peruvian abroad gives a charming face to what is being served...that goes for "almost" all the places where I've been...cause I adore their cuisine, one of the Best in the World I believe...that said...hope we understand, that this competition is for the whole package
    Wouldn't we all really enjoy a meal in at the least "nice" atmosphere and place?
    Ganbate Ricardo...best of luck
    SolBar, Camino y Étoile ... Divine! those are a whole package

    February 28, 2011 at 1:13 pm | Reply
  167. JULIO CESAR

    Tuve la oportunidad de viajar a otroa países y probar varios tipos de comidas de distintos lugares y la verdad que me quedo con la comida peruana tiene una sazón que supera incluso la de mi país. Adelante PERU

    February 28, 2011 at 12:59 pm | Reply
  168. Eva

    La mejor comida es la de Ricardo Zarate y a probe mucho antes q sea un conocido chef, arriba a seguir votando por él

    February 28, 2011 at 12:51 pm | Reply
  169. Jaime Jorge Dionicio

    apoyemos a nuestro compatriota arriva peru

    February 28, 2011 at 12:36 pm | Reply
  170. Jackelina Pinto Ruiz

    Me gustaria compartir mis potajes

    February 28, 2011 at 12:32 pm | Reply
  171. Maria Arechaga Garcia

    Me encantaria tener un novi cheff para que me prepare todos mis antojitos

    February 28, 2011 at 12:29 pm | Reply
  172. Washington Canal Astete

    Mi mvoto es para ti, Ricardo. Eres un gran representante de la comida mas sabrosa y variada del mundo

    February 28, 2011 at 12:27 pm | Reply
  173. Noe Medina Suarez

    si logras ganar seras un orgullo mas para todos los peruanos

    February 28, 2011 at 12:25 pm | Reply
  174. Santiago salazar Perez

    me gustaria provar un lomito fino de tus manos

    February 28, 2011 at 12:21 pm | Reply
  175. Kiper Morales T

    NO HAY NADA MEJOR Q COMER EN CASA

    February 28, 2011 at 12:15 pm | Reply
  176. Saul Tovar

    me encantaria prvar tus comidas

    February 28, 2011 at 12:08 pm | Reply
  177. Tania

    Voten por Ricardo, el mejor chef...

    February 28, 2011 at 12:08 pm | Reply
  178. randallbru

    Yaay for Brandon Sharp and Solbar. A delightful combination of inspired menu, beautiful setting, and welcome ambience.

    February 28, 2011 at 12:08 pm | Reply
  179. Edith Mozombite Vales

    tienes mi voto ricardo y siga adelante

    February 28, 2011 at 12:06 pm | Reply
  180. Merci Mozombite Vales

    no creo q me superas cocinando jajjaj mentira suerte

    February 28, 2011 at 12:03 pm | Reply
  181. Lorena

    me gustaria provar tu sason

    February 28, 2011 at 12:00 pm | Reply
  182. mery

    Te felicito Ricardo por tu perseverancia, que ganes y des a conocer las cosas buenas que tiene nuestro pais , compatriotas como tu dejan muy bien a nuestro querido pais.

    February 28, 2011 at 12:00 pm | Reply
  183. Ivanita

    Eres lo maximo espero que ganes

    February 28, 2011 at 11:27 am | Reply
  184. Robert Pillaca Ramirez

    Ricardo Suerte y espero que ganes

    February 28, 2011 at 11:22 am | Reply
  185. ELRE

    EL PERU GRANDE EN TODO SOBRE TODO EN SABOR RICARDO MEJOR DEL MUNDO

    February 28, 2011 at 11:18 am | Reply
  186. chef Gianina Guevara

    Nuestra comida peruana es la mejor del mundo, por su variedad de insumos, que hacen de ella una de las mejores cocinas del mundo.
    Que gane Ricardo Zarate y que sea otro embajador de nuestra cocina peruana.

    February 28, 2011 at 11:05 am | Reply
  187. Rebeca Rubio Malca

    Nuestra comida es super rica, por las manos apasionadas manos peruanas que las preparan!!!
    que gane Ricardo Zarate!!! arriba Perú!!!:)

    February 28, 2011 at 9:39 am | Reply
  188. Wildo

    Que gane el mejor peruano que es Ricardon demostrando la comida peruana para todo los ..EE.UU
    desde PERU-APURIMAC-ABANCAY

    February 28, 2011 at 8:46 am | Reply
  189. Livia

    Bien Ricardo, tú ganarás, tienes el apoyo del pueblo peruano, qué bueno estas entre los mejores , eso ya es super.
    Enséñale al mundo que en Perú se come delicioso, suerte.

    February 28, 2011 at 3:13 am | Reply
  190. Nora

    Ricardo mil bendiciones , ya ganaste para todos los peruanos . Otro orgullo mas para nuestra tierra.

    February 27, 2011 at 11:47 pm | Reply
  191. juan callacna

    mi voto es para Robeto Zarate. Arriba Peru!!!

    February 27, 2011 at 11:19 pm | Reply
  192. Giulio ahumada

    Ricardo eres el mejor y el Perú te lo agradece por llevar tan deliciosos platos al mundo entero.

    February 27, 2011 at 11:10 pm | Reply
  193. Herbert

    Vamos a ganar Ricardo, todo el Perú se siente orgulloso de ti, sigue adelante y a triunfar. Estamos contigo.

    February 27, 2011 at 11:09 pm | Reply
  194. Euler

    Hola Ricardo, felicitaciones por difundir nuestra cultura peruana atravez de tus exquisitos platos peruanos netamente, que van a deleitar los paladares de mundo.

    February 27, 2011 at 11:02 pm | Reply
  195. guillermo

    dale peruano!!! siga cocinando rico, y a ganar!!!!

    February 27, 2011 at 10:56 pm | Reply
  196. lizet

    vamos peruano, si podemos!!!! ¡¡¡ viva el PERÚ carajoooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!

    February 27, 2011 at 10:54 pm | Reply
  197. Enrique Rojas

    Te Felicito Amigo Ricardo ......se que vas a ganar te deseo lo mejor..... quiero tanto al rimac por que pase mucho tiempo de mi vida en ese lindo distrito .....

    February 27, 2011 at 10:53 pm | Reply
  198. magaly

    Ricardo Zarate

    February 27, 2011 at 10:49 pm | Reply
  199. valeria

    mi voto es para roberto zarate ......! zuerte.=)..!

    February 27, 2011 at 10:49 pm | Reply
  200. luz soria

    felicidades.....!!! Ricardo Los peruanos sentimos orgullo por ti y por la cocina peruana, se que lograras el premio.

    February 27, 2011 at 10:47 pm | Reply
  201. Juan

    Que viva Ricardo ... Que viva el Perú...!!!!!!!

    February 27, 2011 at 10:46 pm | Reply
  202. Romy

    Hola Ricardo, todo el Perú esta contigo, nos sentimos muy orgullosos de ti, sigue con esa fuerza, energía y ganas de seguir adelante. Estas dejando muy en alto nuestra gastronomía...que es la mejor!!! Exito en todo lo que realices! Y no pierdas esa sencillez. Dios te bendiga, hay que seguir votando por Ricardo!!!!

    February 27, 2011 at 10:45 pm | Reply
  203. judith

    bien ricardo representas a Perú. sí se puede tranqui nomás too Perú t apoya

    February 27, 2011 at 10:42 pm | Reply
  204. Rosa

    My vote is for Roberto Zárate, our compatriot. Has so much quality in their work. Good luck.

    February 27, 2011 at 10:38 pm | Reply
  205. yessell ayaucan

    felicitaciones..!!! los peruanos estamos orgullosos de ti–!!! lo lograras... el premio ya es nuestro.-!:D

    February 27, 2011 at 10:34 pm | Reply
  206. Theerry

    Todos los paises tienen lo suyo, pero como la comida Peruana no hay dos. Votemos por el Sr. Ricardo Zarate.

    February 27, 2011 at 10:33 pm | Reply
  207. Anibal Ramirez

    Muchos exitos Ricardo, que Dios te bendiga y te siga dando mas, y es una alegria para nosotros los peruanos tener campatriotas que destacan.

    February 27, 2011 at 10:30 pm | Reply
  208. Fernando Gálvez

    bien ricardo y felicitaciones x k se k eres el de los mejores y se k vas a ganar todo el perú esta contigo y te va a apoyar

    February 27, 2011 at 10:29 pm | Reply
  209. carlitos

    una de las cosas que me llena de orgullo son los platos de mi linda tierra ya que tiene platos tan variados,con sabores unicos y exoticos ,dificiles de igualar,que peruano no a disfurtado despues de una resaca un cevichito con su chicha bien helada y despues se pidio un arroz con mariscos o talvez un arroz con pato con su papa a la huancaina.......etc.la comida de mi patria querida es unica,genuida,muy dificil de igualar.
    te doy mi voto ricardo zarate por hacer que los extranjeros disfruten de nuestros ricos platos.

    February 27, 2011 at 10:28 pm | Reply
  210. mary lujan ocaña

    HOLA RICARDO, REALMENTE SIENTO UNA ENORME EMOCION DE QUE SEAS PERUANO, PORQUE ESTAS DEJANDO MUY EN ALTO EL PERU CON TU TALENTO PARA LA COCINA. VI EL REPORTAJE DE DIA D Y DE INMEDIATO DECIDI ESCRIBIRTE PARA DESEARTE MUCHA MUCHA SUERTE, ESPERO QUE GANES. PARA MI YA ERES EL GANADOR. UN ABRAZOTEEEEEEEEE.

    February 27, 2011 at 10:26 pm | Reply
  211. Alfredo Arcela Veliz

    Admiro a las personas que con mucho esfuerzo saben salir adelante..Suerte Ricardo.

    February 27, 2011 at 10:25 pm | Reply
  212. ricardo zarsate

    los mejores deseos para ricardo

    February 27, 2011 at 10:25 pm | Reply
    • Jhonni

      Hello Ricardo!
      I did vote for you as all peruvians.
      Congratulation and successfull.
      My best dish for your life my friend Ricardo.. You will beat!
      Greetings.
      Jhoni Salas

      February 27, 2011 at 10:37 pm | Reply
  213. ALEJANDRA

    GO RICARDO GO" HIS FOOD IS THE BEST , PERUVIAN FOOD IS WOW I LOVE IT! ;D

    February 27, 2011 at 10:19 pm | Reply
  214. HUGO LAVARELLO

    ES LA MEJOR OPORTUNIDAD QUE TENEMOS PARA AGRADECER A UN HERMANO EL ESFUERZO POR DEMOSTRAR CUANTO AMA A SU TIERRA Y TAMBIEN DE POR PONER AL PERU UNA VEZ MAS ANTE LOS OJOS DEL MUNDO. ADELANTE RICARDO CON NUESTRO VOTO SEGURO LO LOGRARAS!

    February 27, 2011 at 10:18 pm | Reply
  215. ricardo zarate

    bravo por ricardo, necesitamos que mas valores pongan en boca de todo el mundo la gastronomia ARRIBA LA GATRONOMIA PERUANA, VIVA EL PERU

    February 27, 2011 at 10:12 pm | Reply
    • doris

      Buena Ricardo mereces lo que estas viviendo, ya eres un ganador, que viva el PERUy su comida que es la mejor del mundo

      February 28, 2011 at 5:18 pm | Reply
    • T.Humberto Nuñez

      Voto por Ricardo Zarate, porque su comida es deliciosa y variada.
      He cook so good and delicius.

      April 21, 2011 at 12:34 pm | Reply
  216. Karina Jorges Curioso

    El talento se demuestra y RICARDO ZARATE lo sabe muy bien. Desde Perú tienes el apoyo y tu pones la sazón !!!! La comida peruana, sabroza, riquisima, inolvidable...

    February 27, 2011 at 10:10 pm | Reply
  217. jose

    lets go chef

    February 26, 2011 at 8:50 pm | Reply
  218. Luis Alarcon

    Peruvian food is the best in variety and unique in flavo, I will go for Chef Zarate.

    February 26, 2011 at 8:47 pm | Reply
  219. jose hurtado

    c'est le perou,bravo

    February 26, 2011 at 10:35 am | Reply
  220. cesar pacheco ponce

    Como chef peruano tengo el orgullo de que la comida peruana y su fusion de culturas indigenas con la modernidad estan dando que hablar en el mundo entero felicidades por el buen comer viva la comida peruana

    February 25, 2011 at 8:14 pm | Reply
  221. Daniella Nicolle

    i was reading all the comments or so! comparing Ricardo Zarate of all above. Mo-chica is a simple place its not even a fine dinning resto. hidden in unknown place before.. i will consider Mo-chica as a fast food.. The way they serve the food its like fine dinning resto, not only that he used locally produced to help others as well!.that wont hurt your pocket.Its really afforable fits on your budget.
    To be NOMIMEE in this BEST CHEF in Food & Wine.. ill do agree that MO-CHICA is THE BEST Of ALL! CHEF RICARDO ZARATE is a Genuise to show & express his fashion to cook........

    February 25, 2011 at 1:58 pm | Reply
  222. Mr.kriz

    I LOVE PERUVIAN FOOD

    February 25, 2011 at 10:08 am | Reply
    • Jorge Meneses

      Mr Kriz... and Peruvians love you too.
      Pls get your friend to vote for Ricardo Zarate.
      racias.

      February 25, 2011 at 11:58 pm | Reply
  223. Patricia Verònica

    Para un peruano,que con mucha lucha,se ha hecho de un nombre en USA,no importa el lugar de esta competencia,lo que interesa que estas en ella,y que nosotros tus paisanos,te apoyamos,muchos exitos y Felicitaciones!!!

    Una paisana residente en Italia.

    February 25, 2011 at 8:33 am | Reply
  224. William

    Ahi que gane el perucho.... Prueben algo delicioso de sabores unicos (latino).........UN CEVICHE,UN SECO,PACHAMANCA,JUANES.......talves de recetas y secretos culinarios SI gana.........GOOD LUCK

    February 25, 2011 at 8:19 am | Reply
  225. Petti .D

    Peruvian Food is the best

    February 24, 2011 at 9:59 pm | Reply
  226. obdulia bautista

    Ricardo Zarate, professional model and leader in Peruvian kitchen, with national and international recognition by its quality and competition! The food lives on Peru

    February 24, 2011 at 6:04 pm | Reply
  227. Mike Mallery

    DiFede!

    February 24, 2011 at 1:33 pm | Reply
  228. Noemi Dulanto

    Ricardo Zarate, the best chef.
    M;uy deliciosa la comida peruana

    February 23, 2011 at 8:54 pm | Reply
  229. William Frederick

    I find it interesting that many people in Peru are voting for best western US young chef (as they have doubtless been asked to do)when they obviously know nothing about the other chefs and probably not much about whom the are voting for. I don't know how you change that other than some sort of proof that they have actually tasted the chef's food. Next time nominate chefs from a # of nationalities so many countries can show the flag.

    February 23, 2011 at 2:58 pm | Reply
    • David

      I agree with you, sure it feels unfair but still as peruvians we want to let everybody know how great our food is.

      February 28, 2011 at 2:52 pm | Reply
    • YUYO

      May be you're right when you say that we probably don't know the other chefs but we as Peruvians know the kind of chefs and food we have in our country that's why we trust him.

      February 28, 2011 at 11:08 pm | Reply
    • Mo

      I don't think all people voting here have tasted all chef's food. I've tasted Ricardo's food and It's good for sure. As peruvian I'm voting for him and for our food.

      March 1, 2011 at 9:58 am | Reply
  230. Malbec

    At the apex of the world famous Napa Valley in Calistoga, Chef Brandon Sharp has created an amazing menu with an array of options ranging from a healthier fair or one to a "comfort your body"( a little more indulgent). He’s created an unpretentious menu that allows the seasonal and many locally sourced food to speak for it. Among my many favorites is the poached lily egg with grilled chicories, compressed apples drizzled with a bacon-mustard vinaigrette followed by the most amazing bavette steak you will ever taste. The staff is also on point and will always make you feel welcomed.

    February 23, 2011 at 2:29 pm | Reply
    • CA Foodie

      I've been watching that with interest as well, @Malbec. The comments with votes for Zarate seem to be about Peruvian food in general, not Zarate's kitchen specifically. Looking forward to my next visit to Solbar in May!

      February 25, 2011 at 11:00 am | Reply
  231. topher lizzo

    Talk about a bias! Every nominee is from California. I suppose there's nothing going on, culinarily speaking, in either Oregon or Washington. What a joke.

    February 23, 2011 at 1:20 pm | Reply
    • topher lizzo

      oops. never mind. just saw the 'northwest' category. my bad

      February 23, 2011 at 1:25 pm | Reply
  232. BARBARA BALLANTINE

    Oenotri is the absolute "best" authentic Italian restaurant I've ever eaten at. They truly respect what it means to make organic food from their delicious soups, salads to their care and use of the whole Pig. Never tasted such fab Salumi's and lest I forget...Great Pizza in their traditional Pizza oven. PLEASE VOTE FOR CURTIS & TYLER.

    February 22, 2011 at 10:33 pm | Reply
  233. raul

    la mejor comida es de peru

    February 22, 2011 at 7:48 pm | Reply
  234. Maggie F.

    Love Solage and the amazing menu! Our most favorite weekend breakfast spot! Or lunch works too!

    February 22, 2011 at 6:58 pm | Reply
  235. Roberta B.

    The several meals I enjoyed at Solbar during a weekend stay at Solage ranks as my NUMBER ONE FOOD WEEKEND of all time – ever! Thanks Brandon for creating such a variety of AMAZING dishes. Every bite was heaven and I will be back soon!

    February 22, 2011 at 5:04 pm | Reply
  236. M

    LOVE the peruvian food

    February 22, 2011 at 12:52 pm | Reply
  237. Anthony Tassinello

    Russ Moore best new chef? This guy has been turning out spectacular food since you were crapping your diaper F&W....get out a little more.

    February 22, 2011 at 12:34 pm | Reply
  238. Renie Veltman

    Yeah, Brandon, go with the healthy choice

    February 22, 2011 at 8:22 am | Reply
  239. Lily

    Mo-Chica is the best!!!! go Peru go

    February 21, 2011 at 6:59 pm | Reply
  240. Jeff A.

    Brandon Sharp rocks! If great food is to die for, as many of the commenters here say about their favorites, you need to try "Lucky Pig" at Solbar. It is totally unique. Yummmm.

    February 21, 2011 at 5:45 pm | Reply
  241. Renee R.

    Chef Brandon Sharp's food at Solbar is without a doubt a MUST for anyone seeking original, flavorful, ingredient-driven cusine. If you're a self-proclaimed foodie and haven't dined at Solbar you are missing the best experience on the west coast. Go Chef Sharp!

    February 21, 2011 at 3:39 pm | Reply
  242. Dilan

    Of course Mo-chica will win...i recommend everyone to try peruvian food, it will not will be disappointed.

    February 21, 2011 at 12:52 pm | Reply
  243. lorena

    this is a scam! ricardo zarate when voting, do not increase their votes. What's the matter?

    February 21, 2011 at 12:39 pm | Reply
    • Daniella Nicolle

      what you talking about???

      February 22, 2011 at 11:26 am | Reply
    • Jerv

      I voted and it went from 25.14 to 25.15. Seems to be working for me.

      February 22, 2011 at 11:31 am | Reply
  244. lorena

    por que cuando voto por RICARDO ZARATE, no aumentan los votos, aqui hay un engaño, oh my good!

    February 21, 2011 at 12:35 pm | Reply
  245. Rose Marie (Cookie) Ruggiero

    Good Luck Vote has been cast.

    February 21, 2011 at 11:25 am | Reply
  246. Daniella Nicolle

    You Can't go wrong on Ricado Zarate Dish.. ( @*-*@ ) either you love it! or you Fall inlove to it.....

    February 21, 2011 at 11:09 am | Reply
  247. jack k

    After enjoying Brandons short ribs we have come to the conclusion that he is two stars above the dinning we experience living on Martha"s Vineyard.

    February 21, 2011 at 10:28 am | Reply
  248. Taryn Torres

    Mo-Chica rules!!!

    February 21, 2011 at 7:18 am | Reply
  249. M.Catalina Vicuña

    Me ha tocado seguirle de cerca su magnifica evolución en la cocina a RICARDO ZARATE, quien desde Perú a traido a Los Angeles.CA.los más deliciosos ,platos,servidos con gran finesa y muy agradables no solo al paladar sino tambien a la vista, y por que no al tacto........
    Bien Ricardo y Felicitaciones por que creo que eres el mejor, muy pocas veces se encuentra un Chef que tenga la capacidad de despertar todos nuestros sentidos con una sola cucharadita mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

    February 21, 2011 at 7:16 am | Reply
  250. edgardo bernal

    Mo-Chica is the best ever. Peruvian food rocks the world.

    February 20, 2011 at 8:24 pm | Reply
    • Maria del Pilar camargo

      Ricardo Zarate is the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      February 22, 2011 at 11:25 pm | Reply
  251. Carmen Garcia

    Peruvian food is the best around the world,

    February 20, 2011 at 6:42 pm | Reply
  252. juan

    Eating at Solbar is a magical experience. Sharp brings fun, great ingredients and an amazing culinary style together in every dish, whether it's breakfast lunch or dinner. I should know, I've eaten them all. Good luck, Chef!

    February 20, 2011 at 5:55 pm | Reply
  253. Santiago

    From my experience, Mo-Chica gets top marks across the board, above all flavor and service.

    February 20, 2011 at 12:12 pm | Reply
  254. Katia

    RICARDO ZARATE....Peruvian food is the best .... PERU my favorite place.

    February 20, 2011 at 11:57 am | Reply
  255. Carla Spina

    I had the pleasure to eat at Mochica. What a great food. Simply extraordinary. I was never exposed to South american uisine before. However, after eating at Mochica, realized I was missing a lot. How he mixes ingredients is simply extraordinary, out of this world. I have eaten at other three places above, and they are also great, but not extraordinary, others lack the "wow" factor that one gets by eating at MoChica.

    Italy will vote for MoChica! Un piacere!

    February 20, 2011 at 10:53 am | Reply
    • Jorge Meneses

      Carla,,,, Gracias for including Italia on our Peruvian side. Ricardo will win with your help and your friends.
      Forza Peru!!!

      February 25, 2011 at 11:49 pm | Reply
  256. Peter

    Peruvian dishes are delicious food. It's extravagant and a very powerful flavor. I agree with you Alexander, here in Peru we know about Ricardo. He'll won.

    February 20, 2011 at 10:45 am | Reply
    • Jorge Meneses

      Peter dear... rally your friends,,, Mo Chica ad Peruvian cuisine must win!!

      Jorge

      February 25, 2011 at 11:52 pm | Reply
  257. JOhn Weed

    Mo-Chica is the best by far of all of the above. Excellent food as shown by Peru's long culinary history. I am British with a lot of passion for modern cuisine, however, I must confess Mo-CHica is the future of gastronomy!

    February 20, 2011 at 10:42 am | Reply
  258. alexander

    Ya se enteraron de esta elección en el Perú, por tanto, ganará el peruano. (:

    February 20, 2011 at 9:33 am | Reply
    • Walter

      Si, Peru ya se entero de la elección y vamos a ganar..... Peru hagamos nuevamente que lo nuestro gane.... Lo nuestro tiene calidad.... Arriba Ricardo Zarate, otro embajador de nuestra excelente comida.

      February 22, 2011 at 11:51 pm | Reply
    • Jorge Meneses

      ALEXANDER,,, PASA LA VOZ EN PERU...PONLO EN TU FACEBOOK..

      February 25, 2011 at 11:53 pm | Reply
    • Jose

      O.o.:!!
      PERU..!!
      56.4%..!!

      March 1, 2011 at 5:11 pm | Reply
  259. Katharine

    Everything Brandon creates at Solbar is superb! By far the best food I have had in years.

    February 19, 2011 at 6:15 pm | Reply
  260. Francesca P

    Etoile is one of our favorite restaurants in Napa, and in a place where just about every restaurant is great, that's really saying something. Perry Hoffman rocks the kitchen, he is creative, preparations are stellar, and every time we visit, we have the perfect culinary experience.

    February 19, 2011 at 10:24 am | Reply
  261. Nicole K

    Thank you Perry Hoffman! You are a culinary rock star! Dining at Etoile is beyond expectations, if you live too far to visit in person, buy/check out the cookbook. Thank you Chandon for hosting the cookbook launch party, and Perry for being so gracious and talking with everyone. :) You deserve the win!

    February 18, 2011 at 11:47 pm | Reply
  262. Rebecca

    No star shines brighter than Perry's at Etoile. Amazing food, fabulous parings & a wonderfully talented kitchen staff. Good luck!

    February 18, 2011 at 9:01 pm | Reply
  263. Amy Goddard Smith

    Love love love The Tasting kitchen – fresh, delicious food great Venice vibe. A not to be missed true local spot and my current LA favorite.

    February 18, 2011 at 5:23 pm | Reply
  264. Me.

    Camino is incredible, innovative, and incredibly comfortable. Russell Moore is a dream. Everything about the place screams quality without an ounce of pretense.

    February 18, 2011 at 4:09 pm | Reply
  265. Gail

    Camino! Just saying the name brings a smile. Every meal we have had there has been exquisite, creative, exciting. I don't get worked up over restaurants usually, but this place is so special thanks to Russ Moore.

    February 18, 2011 at 2:58 pm | Reply
  266. Beto Cuevas

    He is like a magician when he cooks, and the taste of his food makes me levitate.

    B.

    February 18, 2011 at 12:13 pm | Reply
    • Alejandra

      I totally agree, and there are only organic and legally permitted ingredients in Ricardo Zarete's kitchen.

      February 21, 2011 at 5:45 pm | Reply
      • Jorge Meneses

        Alejandra,, in ten minutes I have been rallying the troops,,, Rocardo Zarate has gone up 5 points....
        Keep up the good work. Share this w your friends.
        Jorge

        February 25, 2011 at 11:55 pm | Reply
  267. Jerry Butler

    Dinning at Domaine Chandon is always a wonderful experience and with a chef like Perry the experience can only be a winner for locals and vistors. Good Luck Perry who really knows how to appreciate our beautiful Napa Valley!

    February 18, 2011 at 10:57 am | Reply
  268. Davia Nelson

    Camino. Everything about it is right. Especially Russell's cooking. He has a such a deep way with fire and food.

    February 18, 2011 at 1:15 am | Reply
  269. Paula Glogovac

    I had one incredible dinner at Camino's. The menu was fixed that evening. Five Course meal that was to die for. It was over the top! Very comfortable, friendly atmosphere, open and you could see them cooking. Just thinking about that dinner makes my mouth water. – Fan of Russell Moore and his incredibly talented staff.

    February 17, 2011 at 6:38 pm | Reply
  270. Star

    The food at The Tasting Kitchen is such a Delight with the menu changing daily, the food and drinks are always awesome. Way to go chef Lane and his staff.

    February 17, 2011 at 5:52 pm | Reply
  271. Becky

    Chef Casey Lane is amazingly talented- fantastic, innovative, and TASTY food!

    February 17, 2011 at 4:31 pm | Reply
  272. david

    SUCH AN AMAZING AND COOL HOTSPOT THE "TASTING KITCHEN" GREAT JOB CHEF LANE

    February 17, 2011 at 3:44 pm | Reply
  273. Cindy Sparks

    Creative, consistant, inventive and delicious. You're my man Perry!

    February 17, 2011 at 3:36 pm | Reply
  274. Calista

    The food and wine pairings at Etoile are to die for. Definately a experience to remember! GOOD LUCK PERRY!!

    February 17, 2011 at 2:55 pm | Reply
  275. YANINA ABECASSIS

    hAD AN AMAZING MEAL AT SOLBAR!!
    go bRANDON!

    February 16, 2011 at 5:21 pm | Reply
  276. Doris McAnaney

    food and atmosphere at Etoile at Domaine Chandon was superb every time. My family has been there numerous times for lunch and dinner and the service, the presentation of the food, the taste, the quality, the originality is simply first class. My only regret is that we live too far away!

    February 16, 2011 at 9:36 am | Reply
  277. king azriel jackson

    perrys food is an extravaganza of color and flavors...the food is well chosen at organic farmers markets, and the meat
    is grass grazed...i ordered the triple back lambchops with homemade mint sauce and new potatos...at another table
    a man was eating duck and asked for more wine...good luck perry...dont forget the mint sauce....

    xxx king azriel jackson

    February 16, 2011 at 12:41 am | Reply
    • Maria Lunarejo

      Una vez mas nuestro maravilloso Pais tiene la oportunidad de mostrarle al mundo lo mejor de El, votemos todos por nuestro compatriota Ricardo Zarate para darle el premio que de seguro tiene merecido Y QUE VIVA EL PERU.

      February 28, 2011 at 4:56 pm | Reply

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