After being nominated for eight consecutive years, the Manila-born-and-raised pastry chef has snagged a medal of what is considered “the Oscars of the food world.”
In the glittering world of culinary arts, the James Beard Award is widely regarded as the "Oscars of Food." After eight nominations, Filipino-born American chef Margarita Lorenzana Manzke has finally clinched the prestigious accolade in the Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker category.