The new executive chef at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon, Richard LaCounte, has been honored as one of the country's top culinary talents in the inaugural edition of Best Chefs America. Less than 1 percent off all chefs and professional cooks in America made the publications list, according to a press release issued by the Genoa resort.This is the first-ever peer review guide of U.S. chefs, who were chosen after extensive interviews between their fellow chefs and Best Chefs America analysts. LaCounte will be showcased in the 386-page coffee table book that will be released on Friday."This is a …




