Highlights from 2024 James Beard Awards Other notable winners include “Top Chef” alum Gregory Gourdet, Dakar NOLA's Serigne Mbaye and Albi's Michael Rafidi Salon · Jun 12, 2024
Immigrants have helped change how America eats. Now they dominate top culinary awards Immigrants have long been the backbone of restaurant kitchens. Now they're dominating the industry's top awards for chefs, with a majority of nominations going to immigrants or children of immigrants. WEKU · Jun 4, 2023
How one man went from a migrant leaving Africa, to an elected official in Spain Serigne Mbaye's journey is parallel to the larger picture of how climate migration intersects with politics. Now, he is considered one of the most vocal politicians in Madrid for migrant rights. WEKU · Nov 22, 2022
NOLA chef finds a place for fusion Serigne Mbaye's Senegalese-Creole fare reflects the regions' intertwined histories Salon · Sep 25, 2022