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Jeff Chanchaleune | |
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| Born | Jeffrey Chanchaleune 1985 Oklahoma City |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Chef |
| Awards | New York Times 50 Best Restaurants - 2022
Bon Appetit 50 Best New Restaurants - 2022 James Beard Awards Nominee - 2023 USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year - 2024 |
Jeff Chanchaleune is a Lao-American chef, restaurateur, and community leader.[1] He is the chef-owner of Ma Der Lao Kitchen in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Chanchaleune is a James Beard Award nominee. He received his first semifinalist nod from the James Beard Awards in 2020 for a previous restaurant.[2][3] Chanchaleune's menu at Ma Der Lao Kitchen focuses on traditional Laotian dishes of Southeast Asia.[4] Chanchaleune's Ma Der has earned national accolades from the New York Times as one of 50 Best Restaurants in 2022, as well as, one of Bon Appetit magazine's 50 Best New Restaurants in the same year.[5][6][7] He became a 2023 James Beard Awards semifinalist for Best Chef-Southwest with Ma Der Lao Kitchen, making it his second nomination.[8] He advanced to become a finalist nominee but did not win in 2023.[9] In January 2024, Chanchaleune received his third semifinalist nod for a James Beard Best Chef-Southwest award.[10] In February 2024 his Laotian restaurant earned another accolade from USA TODAY as one of their Restaurants of the Year.[11]
Ma Der Lao Kitchen opened in September of 2021.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ icgsuper (2023-09-01). "Growing Oklahoma's Diverse Food Scene: Jeff Chanchaleune". Move to Oklahoma. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "The 2020 James Beard Award Semifinalists | James Beard Foundation". www.jamesbeard.org. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ Cathey, Dave. "Trio of local chefs makes short list for Beard Awards". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ Zhang, Megan (2022-05-27). "This Restaurant Reveals Your Favorite Thai Dishes Might Actually Be Lao". Saveur. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "Our 50 Favorite Restaurants of 2022". The New York Times. 2022-09-19. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ Nast, Condé (2022-09-08). "BA's 50 Best New Restaurants of 2022". Bon Appétit. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "Ma Der in OKC makes New York Times top 50 list after also making Bon Appetit top 50". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "The 2023 James Beard Awards Semifinalists | James Beard Foundation". www.jamesbeard.org. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "The 2023 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards Nominees | James Beard Foundation". www.jamesbeard.org. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "The 2024 James Beard Awards Semifinalists | James Beard Foundation". www.jamesbeard.org. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ a b Network, USA TODAY. "What's the best restaurant near you? Check out USA TODAY's 2024 Restaurants of the Year". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2024-03-28.