A worldly chef tells us what she’s loving right now.
Anita Lo, chef and owner of Annisa in New York City, is one of the most respected chefs in the country, earning numerous accolades for her inventive contemporary American cuisine, which reflects her multicultural upbringing and classical French training. Food & Wine magazine named her one of the 10 “Best New Chefs in America” in 2001, and she placed fourth on the first season of Top Chef Masters. A newly renovated Annisa, which was destroyed by a fire in 2009, reopened just one year later with many of the same elements—clean design, a welcoming atmosphere, a small menu, and a few signature dishes. In October 2011, Lo released her long-awaited first cookbook, which highlights her passion for bringing simple, multicultural flavors to her American kitchen. Her recipes celebrate the best flavors and ingredients from around the world at a time when access to international ingredients is greater than ever before. Interspersed are stories from Lo’s life as a Chinese-American, memories of her travels and tips on cooking.