The 35th annual James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards celebrated culinary excellence while shining a light on the contributions of immigrant workers in the industry. Chef-partner Jon Yao of Kato won best chef: California, becoming the third consecutive winner from Los Angeles. In his speech, Yao emphasized the importance of immigrant cuisine and the ongoing struggles faced by these communities, calling for recognition of their vital role in shaping Los Angeles and the broader culinary landscape.
We tell stories,” said Kato chef-partner Jon Yao, “stories of immigrants, diaspora, endurance and perseverance.
L.A. is a city built by the toils of immigrant communities, and right now, those same communities are being ripped apart.”},{
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