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"Restaurants and Chefs Across the US Win Coveted James Beard Awards"
food3 years ago

"Restaurants and Chefs Across the US Win Coveted James Beard Awards"

Three Los Angeles restaurants and chefs won James Beard Awards, including Margarita Manzke of République for outstanding pastry chef or baker, OTOTO for outstanding beverage program, and Justin Pichetrungsi of Anajak Thai for best chef in California. The James Beard Awards celebrate excellence in the food industry and were given out to about two dozen chefs and restaurant teams around the country. Los Angeles was the only California city to receive any awards.

2023 James Beard Awards: Celebrating the Best Chefs and Restaurants in Los Angeles and Beyond
food-and-dining3 years ago

2023 James Beard Awards: Celebrating the Best Chefs and Restaurants in Los Angeles and Beyond

Los Angeles chefs and restaurants won big at the James Beard Awards, with Anajak Thai's Justin Pichetrungsi winning best chef: California and Margarita Manzke of République winning outstanding pastry chef or baker. Ototo won for outstanding wine and other beverages program, and L.A. Times food critic Bill Addison won a media award. The awards ceremony was not without controversy, with allegations of unfair investigations and anonymous tips. Despite this, the foundation's efforts to increase diversity in nominees and winners were commended.