"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."
This year, longtime San Francisco food stars Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski are finalists for the Outstanding Restaurateur category at the James Beard Awards, showcasing their impact on the dining scene.
"Anthony Bourdain was vocal about his distaste for the James Beard Foundation Awards, criticizing the event for overlooking hard-working chefs and promoting food writers instead."