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LA Chefs Nominated for James Beard Awards, Celebrating Immigrant Talent
4/3/2026
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- Two stalls at Los Angeles' Mercado La Paloma are nominated for the prestigious James Beard Awards, highlighting local culinary talent.
- Gilberto Cetina of Holbox is nominated for Outstanding Chef.
- Fátima Juárez of Komal is recognized as an Emerging Chef.
- The June ceremony could signal a broader victory for local, immigrant-rooted culinary establishments.
