LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Los Angeles chef Lord Maynard Llera was awarded as the most effective chef in California by the James Beard Foundation.
Maynard owns Kuya Lord, a fast-casual Filipino restaurant positioned on Melrose.
Earlier than opening Kuya Lord in 2022, Llera cooked at Bestia, an upscale Italian restaurant within the Arts District. He additionally ran a Filipino pop-up out of his dwelling in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was all the time his dream to have his personal restaurant.
Llera moved to L.A. from the Philippines in 2004. Kuya Lord options dishes from the southern Tagalog area the place he grew up.
“The menu is the story of my childhood meals favorites,” mentioned Llera.
Thick slices of slow-roasted pork, golden garlic java rice, and chami noodles are a number of the restaurant’s many choices. Meatless choices, served with tofu, are additionally out there.
“Lastly, individuals are attending to know Filipino meals,” mentioned Hollywood-based buyer Manuel Dizon. “…It is about time we hear anyone with nice expertise to current Filipino meals to that group.”
“I really feel prefer it tastes of dwelling however elevated,” mentioned one other buyer.
The James Beard Awards, typically known as the “Oscars of Meals,” have been established in 1990. The primary award was given in 1991.
Winners obtain a medallion, certificates and nationwide recognition.
“Onerous work and perseverance actually pays off. It means loads as a result of, you realize, it represents us,” mentioned Llera. “… I made, you realize, my nation proud.”
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