An is one of the most celebrated chefs in America, regularly chosen by the James Beard Foundation to host events and by Hollywood elite to cater Oscar parties. She was inducted into the Smithsonian Institute in 2007 for her contribution to introducing Vietnamese cuisine to mainstream America. She oversees the House of An that includes five restaurants throughout California including Crustacean Beverly Hills, named Esquire’s "Best New Restaurant" in 1997 and winner of the prestigious Five-Star Diamond Award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences in 2015. Helene’s tantalizing food - featured on the Food Network’s The Best Thing I Ever Ate - has long been hailed by critics, celebrities, and an adoring public. She is the co-author of "An: To Eat."