American Burger Revival

Author: Samuel Monsour and Richard Chudy

Publisher: Union Park Press

Date: May 18, 2015

Chef / Partner of Preux & Proper and South City Fried Chicken in downtown Los Angles, Sammy Monsour has received acknowledgment and acclaim from James Beard Foundation, Eater, American Culinary Federation and Zagat. He is a third generation chef and graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, with roots stemming from his parent's neighborhood joint in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Sammy's advocacy toward sustainability has positioned him as the LA Locals Leader for Chefs Collaborative and member of Monterey Bay Aquarium's Blue Ribbon Task Force.

In addition to cooking professionally, Chudy is the author of the popular Boston Burger Blog, which is his ongoing search for the perfect burger. Chudy's work has been featured in Boston Magazine, Food Republic, Mise Magazine and Boston.com. He has been a guest on Boston Public Radio, Radio 92.9, as well as Chronicle.