"José’s work in Puerto Rico and Haiti shows how chefs can use their expertise and unique skills to enact profound change on a global scale," said Mitchell Davis, executive vice president of the James Beard Foundation, in a statement. "He has demonstrated how, at the most difficult times, hot-cooked meals provide more than nutrition, they provide dignity. And we couldn’t imagine a more fitting honoree this year as we celebrate how chefs and our industry Rise.” #goodnewdays #leadingfromthefront #dignity #hisbrotherskeeper #foodislove #americanhero #example #larasa








