Valentine Howell Jr. has received his second nomination for the James Beard Awards, this time for his pop-up eatery Black Cat. After initially operating from home during the pandemic, this Latin-Caribbean concept gained popularity and eventually moved to a restaurant space in Jamaica Plain. Howell expressed that this nomination carries more weight for him personally, as he built this venture from scratch. With the current location set to close soon, Howell assures fans that Black Cat's journey isn't over yet and additional reservations remain available.
This year's James Beard nomination feels significant to me as it's my personal venture that I built from the ground up during COVID.
Being nominated feels different this time because it was something I've nurtured personally, rather than just being part of a larger team.
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