Yia Vang and Diane Moua have created a moment in the Twin Cities for the emergence of a cuisine virtually unknown outside its ...

“When the Hmong community wins, Minneapolis wins. St. Paul wins. Minnesota wins,” said Chef Yia Vang of Vinai about a sweeping story in the New York Times that features both Vinai and Moua’s Diane’s ...

Hmong cuisine is in the spotlight thanks to this week's New York Times article celebrating Twin Cities chefs Yia Vang and Diane Moua.

French-influenced Bûcheron in south Minneapolis was also named the country’s Best New Restaurant, beating out nine other ...

Shigeyuki Furukawa of Kado No Mise in Minneapolis and Diane Moua of Diane’s Place in Minneapolis were finalists for Best Chef: Midwest this year alongside Tomlinson. Christina Nguyen of Hai Hai ...

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 16: Karyn Tomlinson winner of the Best Chef: Midwest award speaks on stage during the 2025 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards on June 16, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo ...

On the shortlist for Best Chef: Midwest are Shigeyuki Furukawa of Kado No Mise in Minneapolis, Diane Moua of Diane’s Place in Minneapolis, and Karyn Tomlinson of Myriel in St. Paul.

Cocalico Senior High School held its commencement at Calvary Church on June 3.