Lon Symensma facts for kids

Lon Symensma (born on March 22, 1977) is an American chef. He lives in Denver, Colorado. Lon is the head chef and owner of a popular restaurant called ChoLon Modern Asian Bistro.

About Lon Symensma

Lon Symensma is known for his amazing cooking skills. He has made a name for himself in the food world. His restaurant, ChoLon, is a big part of his success. He trained at the Culinary Institute of America, which is a famous cooking school.

His Restaurant: ChoLon

ChoLon Modern Asian Bistro opened and quickly became very popular. In its first year, it was chosen as a semi-finalist for the James Beard Foundation Award. This award is like the "Oscars" for restaurants in the United States. It means ChoLon was one of the best new restaurants in the whole country!

ChoLon has continued to be a top restaurant. 5280 magazine, a local Denver publication, has ranked it as the 3rd Best Restaurant in Denver.

Awards and Recognition

Chef Lon Symensma has also won personal awards for his cooking. Westword magazine named him the Best Chef in Denver in both 2012 and 2013. This shows how much people in Denver love his food.

In 2009, Lon Symensma was featured in Art Culinaire magazine. This magazine showcases top chefs and their recipes. Being featured in such a respected publication is a great honor for any chef.