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Korean American Chef Edward Lee Wins Culinary Acclaim

12/17/2025

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Edward Lee, a Korean American chef, has built a notable culinary career by opening restaurants in New York, Louisville, and Washington, D.C.
Lee has become a prominent figure on American cooking television after winning a meats competition on Iron Chef America.
His travelogue Buttermilk Graffiti received a James Beard Award in 2019.

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Edward Lee, a Korean American chef, has built a notable culinary career by opening restaurants in New York, Louisville, and Washington, D.C.
Lee has become a prominent figure on American cooking television after winning a meats competition on Iron Chef America.
His travelogue Buttermilk Graffiti received a James Beard Award in 2019.