Tag: Moua
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Minneapolis chef Diane Moua receives special recognition on ‘Good Morning America’
Diane Moua, the acclaimed chef behind the acclaimed Diane’s Place, received special recognition on “Good Morning America” Thursday morning. Full story: https://www.aol.com/articles/minneapolis-chef-diane-moua-receives-201418324.html
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Hot Hmong Spot Diane’s Place Plots Bigger Digs in NE Minneapolis
Diane’s Place, the Hmong-American restaurant from chef Diane Moua in northeast Minneapolis, has quietly taken the first official step toward getting a little more elbow room. Recent city filings show … Full story: https://hoodline.com/2026/02/hot-hmong-spot-diane-s-place-plots-bigger-digs-in-ne-minneapolis/
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Diane’s Place, the widely praised Northeast Minneapolis restaurant, will expand
Diane’s Place, one of the most-talked-about restaurants in Minnesota, is expanding its footprint. The restaurant, helmed by Chef Diane Moua, has pulled permits for an expansion, per multiple reports . Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/dianes-place-widely-praised-northeast-040932357.html
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Diane’s Place, the widely praised Northeast Minneapolis restaurant, will expand
Diane’s Place, one of the most-talked-about restaurants in Minnesota, is expanding its footprint. The restaurant, helmed by Chef Diane Moua, has pulled permits for an expansion, p … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6990072f062a4e1caf7a9794910f2936&url=https%3a%2f%2fbringmethenews.com%2fminnesota-lifestyle%2fdianes-place-the-widely-praised-northeast-minneapolis-restaurant-will-expand&c=15401323789026548637&mkt=en-us
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Fresno’s Hmong community connects with those in Minnesota in light of escalating ICE enforcement
Thousands of Hmong refugees moved to the U.S. after helping America during the Vietnam War. The two largest Hmong populations are in the Twin Cities and Fresno. Katie Moua, with Hmong Innovating … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/fresnos-hmong-community-connects-those-012841160.html
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‘What we have now is our voices’: Students celebrate Hmong culture and resilience
On Saturday, culture, history and art filled Grant Union High School as people across the community joined together to celebrate the Hmong New Year. Ivory Xiong and Shyanne Moua are … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=691a08ee162c46dd8a2d419aad3c8a2d&url=https%3a%2f%2ffox40.com%2fnews%2flocal-news%2fsacramento%2fwhat-we-have-now-is-our-voices-students-celebrate-hmong-culture-and-resilience%2f&c=7842308657716774700&mkt=en-us
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A Look Inside Diane’s Place, Food & Wine’s 2025 Restaurant of the Year
In this video, we took a tour of Food & Wine’s 2025 Restaurant of the Year: Diane’s Place! Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, chef Diane Moua combines her training as a pastry chef and her home roots … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/videos/look-inside-diane-place-food-193001569.html
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Ten things to know about ICE deportations and Hmong Minnesotans
As more Hmong Minnesotans face immigration threats, attorney Mai Neng Moua and reporter Katelyn Vue answer your questions about deportations and citizenship. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/hmong-deportations-minnesota-ice-laos/
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How immigration policy is affecting Hmong Minnesotans
What’s next for Hmong Minnesotans facing deportation by ICE under the Trump administration? Join us live on Instagram to hear immigration reporter Katelyn Vue and attorney Mai Neng Moua address your … Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/inside-sahan-journal/hmong-immigration-rights-deportation-minnesota-instagram-live/
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2 Minneapolis restaurants make NY Times list of the best in the country
Moua was a James Beard finalist for Best Chef: Midwest, and her restaurant was named Food & Wine’s restaurant of the year just last week. Meanwhile, Bûcheron grabbed a James Beard Award in June as the … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=68c24f1ecf05484a910e04c09273777b&url=https%3a%2f%2fbringmethenews.com%2fminnesota-lifestyle%2f2-minneapolis-restaurants-make-ny-times-list-of-the-best-in-the-country&c=6691818180606384867&mkt=en-us
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Moua named CEO of Merced County’s Boys & Girls Club
The Boys & Girls Club of Merced County has announced the appointment of Dr. May Moua as Chief Executive Officer. As a first-generation immigrant who arrived as an infant, and the daughter of Hmong … Full story: https://mercedcountytimes.com/moua-named-ceo-of-merced-countys-boys-girls-club/
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Minneapolis’ Diane’s Place named Food & Wine’s Restaurant of the Year
Chef Diane Moua opened the restaurant in 2024 with a focus on both sweet and savory dishes inspired by her Hmong background. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/09/02/minneapolis-dianes-place-named-food-wines-restaurant-of-the-year/
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Diane’s Place named as 2025 Restaurant of the Year by Food & Wine
Chef Diane Moua’s namesake restaurant, Diane’s Place, has been named Food & Wine’s 2025 Restaurant of the Year. Full story: https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2025/09/02/dianes-place-2025-restaurant-of-the-year.html
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Food & Wine names Diane’s Place its 2025 Restaurant of the Year
Blending Hmong American comfort food with top-tier hospitality, Diane Moua’s Minneapolis restaurant continues to draw national acclaim. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/dianes-place-is-food-wines-2025-restaurant-of-the-year/601464322
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Boys & Girls Club of Merced County Names Dr. May Moua as Chief Executive Officer
The Boys & Girls Club of Merced County is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. May Moua as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 2025. As a first- generation immigrant who arrived as an infant, … Full story: https://losbanosenterprise.com/community/2025/boys-girls-club-of-merced-county-names-dr-may-moua-as-chief-executive-officer/
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Two Restaurants Are Making Minneapolis the American Capital of Hmong Food
Ms. Moua was raised in Wisconsin, and her menu exalts the Hmong home cooking of her family gatherings with technical precision and a sense of cascading abundance — the pan-fried bean thread noodles … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=68b5201f892b4d6797d42aa9886e0960&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.nytimes.com%2f2025%2f08%2f26%2fdining%2fhmong-cuisines-minneapolis.html&c=2309671088672701089&mkt=en-us
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Minneapolis Chefs Diane Moua and Yia Vang savor their national attention, accolades
“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 … Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/minneapolis-chefs-diane-moua-yia-vang-nyt/89-d36e8867-769a-46da-ae4b-925a02cdc655