Today's Special: 20 Leading Chefs Choose 100 Emerging Chefs

Today's Special is a comprehensive guide to the future of dining around the world, featuring 100 rising-star chefs selected by 20 global culinary masters. It includes over 300 recipes and 500 images, showcasing a variety of styles of food, restaurants, and personalities.

Format: Hardback
Length: 440 pages
Publication date: 11 February 2021
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

The international dining scene is a vast, ever-shifting landscape, and Today's Special is perfectly positioned to help readers navigate it. Twenty of the globe's leading chef-curators – 10 men and 10 women – have each selected five emerging chefs from around the world, showcasing a variety of styles of food, restaurants, and personalities. Each of the 100 selected chefs is profiled, with recipes, photographs, and menus, plus original commissioned essays that shed light on what makes a standout star in today's culinary realm. Today's Special is packed with more than 300 recipes and 500 images celebrating finished dishes, chef portraits, restaurant interiors, and more. The broad geographical reach of chefs and cuisines includes:

Jeremy Chan of Nigeria-inspired Ikoyi London; Toyomitsu Nakayama of Toyo, Tokyo, Japan; Afro-fusion chef Dieuviel Malonga; Manoella Buffara of Brazil; New York-based British chefs Clare de Boer and Jess Shadbolt; and Slovenian chef Luka Košir.

The chefs featured in Today's Special come from a diverse range of backgrounds and culinary traditions, bringing their unique perspectives and skills to the forefront of the international dining scene. From the vibrant flavors of Afro-fusion to the refined techniques of Japanese cuisine, each chef has their own distinctive style and approach to food.

The profiles in Today's Special provide a deep insight into the lives and careers of these emerging chefs, from their early culinary experiences to their current successes. Readers will learn about the challenges and rewards of pursuing a career in the restaurant industry, as well as the personal inspirations and influences that drive these chefs to create exceptional cuisine.

In addition to the profiles, Today's Special features a wealth of recipes and photographs that showcase the incredible talent and creativity of these chefs. From mouth-watering main courses to delectable desserts, each recipe is carefully crafted to inspire and delight readers. The photographs, taken by renowned food photographers, capture the beauty and elegance of the finished dishes, making it a visual feast for the senses.

Whether you are a seasoned chef or a food enthusiast, Today's Special is a must-read for anyone who wants to stay ahead of the curve and explore the future of dining around the world. With its expansive scope, stunning visuals, and in-depth profiles, this book is a testament to the power of culinary innovation and the endless possibilities of the international dining scene.

Weight: 1990g
Dimension: 223 x 302 x 41 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838661359