Awards
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Kalaya and Jesse Ito Score Historic Wins for Philadelphia at the 2026 James Beard Awards
Philadelphia’s restaurant scene didn’t just show up at this year’s James Beard Awards. It walked away with two of the night’s biggest prizes, writes Melissa McCart for Eater Philly. At the recent ceremony, Kalaya, the Thai restaurant from chef Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon, took home Outstanding Restaurant, beating out four other finalists from across the country…




























