Bay Area restaurants, chefs are again shut out of the James Beard Awards
"At our restaurant, we tell stories of immigrants, of diaspora, endurance and perseverance. LA is a city built by the toils of immigrant communities, and right now, those same communities are being ripped apart."
Standing onstage Monday, flanked by Caldwell, Lee thanked the 'amazing, amazing Portland community,' dedicating the award to the city and even shouting out Portland Monthly's Karen Brooks.
Chicago's Influential Violet Hour Is Closed Until Further Notice
Violet Hour's closure due to significant plumbing issues has temporarily halted its operations, missing a key weekend for culinary tourism, as negotiations for repairs continue.