Narda Lepes was named Best Female Chef in Latin America 2020

11/03/2020 14:06

• Clarín.com

• Gourmet

Updated 11/03/2020 2:22 PM

In one of the most difficult years for Argentine gastronomy, the good news comes with international recognition for its representatives.

Just ten days after Tato Giovannoni -owner of several bars and restaurants- has been distinguished as the best bartender in the world, another announcement arrives to celebrate: Narda Lepes was distinguished as the

by the Latin America's 50 Best organization Restaurants.

As explained by William Drew, Content Director of Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants,

in an inclusive space" and the fact that his work "has helped to inspire a new wave of appreciation for fresh ingredients, which will continue to flourish throughout the region. "

Although her television programs (on the El Gourmet signal and as a jury for the reality shows 

and MasterChef Uruguay) made her known to the mass public, Narda is a multifaceted professional who has ventured into various projects related to gastronomy, which They include several books (

;

, and the most recent 201 Tips For Not Eating Like Or **) and restaurants.

Narda Lepes with Christophe Krywonis, Marley and Donato De Santis when he was a judge on the reality show Dueño de la cocina (Telefe).

As noted in the 50 Best Restaurants statement, Narda

, which are the protagonists of the menu at its Narda Comedor restaurant, where it also selects suppliers of fresh products that carry out sustainable practices.

In addition, the cook

also

, which has led her to participate in the 8M marches in support of the legalization of abortion. 

In another of its inclusive initiatives at Narda Comedor, it hires and trains women over 60 and older to work in customer areas for lunch service.

The award as Best Female Chef in Latin America is the second in a series of special awards announced before the virtual ceremony that will take place on December 3, a day in which the 2020 ranking of the best restaurants in Latin America.