LEAH COHEN

Pig & Khao, Piggyback

Honors & Appearances: James Beard Smart Catch Leader Award, Top Chef runner up, Beat Bobby Flay judge, Guy’s Grocery Games judge

Leah Cohen is the chef-owner of Pig & Khao in NYC, celebrated for bold Southeast Asian flavors rooted in her Filipino heritage. A Top Chef alum and author of Lemongrass & Lime, she’s been featured on Tournament of Champions and The TODAY Show and continues to advance Filipino cooking through her restaurant and social media platforms.

 

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