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AQ Top 5: Young Chefs in Latin America

By AQ Online

In the latest AQ Top 5, we feature the innovative young chefs behind exotic local treats such as pasadito de pescado, cow's hoof stew and more.

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Latin America's foodie scene really began to take off in the 2000s, led by celebrity chefs such as Peru's Gastón Acurio and Brazil's Alex Atala who combined exotic local ingredients with top-shelf craftsmanship, often honed abroad. Thanks to their work, Latin Americans and gringos alike have become acquainted with ingredients such as tucupi, jambu and camote.

Today, in the 2010s, a new generation of culinary wizards is taking things to the...

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