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.