Filipinos Get Nod for James Beard 'Oscars of Food' Awards

(Source: JamesBeard.org)

A number of Filipinos have been nominated for 2024 James Beard Restaurant and Chefs Awards (the”Oscars of Food”): Aaron Versoza of Archipelago, Seattle (Outstanding Chef); Nikko Cagalanan of Kultura, Charleston (Emerging Chef); Kimmie Mcintosh and Josh Mcintosh of MILKFISH Bakeshop, Las Vegas, NV (Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker); Melissa Miranda of Musang, Seattle (Best Chef, Northwest); Tara Monsod of Animae, San Diego (Best Chef, California) and Lord Maynard Llera of Kuya Lord, Los Angeles (Best Chef, California) (See JamesBeard.org for story).

Filipino Chef Is Food Network 'Chopped' Champion

Nikko Cagalanan (Photo contributed to Charlton City Paper)

Charlestonians may have noticed a familiar face on the Food Network Channel’s Chopped November 22. Nikko Cagalanan, local chef and owner of pop-up Mansueta’s Filipino Food, competed on the high-intensity food competition show — and won (See Charleston City Paper for story).