Tag: Yia Vang
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Chef Yia Vang announces engagement to former ‘Love Is Blind’ contestant
In a social media post this week, chef Yia Vang and former “Love Is Blind” contestant Amanda Burke announced that, after a year of dating, they are engaged. After meeting online, the couple got … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=699158af018d4662b6ee082798707286&url=https%3a%2f%2fbringmethenews.com%2fminnesota-lifestyle%2fchef-yia-vang-announces-engagement-to-love-is-blind-contestant&c=4970537138203085682&mkt=en-us
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Hunting and cooking squirrels is in Yia Vang’s blood
Yia Vang whispered to his friend and squirrel hunting guide Chang Her as flakes drifted from the sky. The crunch of snow under their feet echoed through Sand Dunes State Forest, northwest of the Twin … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/hunting-and-cooking-squirrels-is-in-yia-vang-s-blood/ar-AA1SX8qT
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Hunting and cooking squirrels is in Yia Vang’s blood
The chef and Outdoor Channel host has hunted Burmese python in the Everglades and fished for alligator gar in Texas. It all started with squirrels. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6939aceeb92846c8a3fb97635a587b5f&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fhunting-and-cooking-squirrels-is-in-yia-vangs-blood%2f601529358&c=11159627988597746689&mkt=en-us
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This Chef Didn’t Know If He’d Live to 40. Three Surgeries Later, He’s Stronger and Fitter Than Ever.
A recipe for Hmnong spa chicken from chef Yia Vang. This high-protein meal is easy to make, good for fueling workouts, and healthy. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/chef-didn-t-know-d-161100802.html
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Minneapolis chef blends Hmong heritage and midwestern upbringing
James Beard Award finalist Yia Vang, discusses his Hmong heritage, his family and how they influenced his award-winning restaurant Vinai — one of TIME Magazine’s World’s Greatest Places of 2025. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/minneapolis-chef-blends-hmong-heritage-203111210.html
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The Dish: Man shares journey from refugee to acclaimed chef
Yia Vang, the chef behind the Minneapolis hot spot Vinai, says his restaurant is a love letter to his parents. He arrived in the U.S. as a refugee when he was a young boy. Now, he blends his Hmong … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/food-and-drink/world-cuisines/the-dish-man-shares-journey-from-refugee-to-acclaimed-chef/vi-AA1Q9OhX
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Eat The Menu: Viva Vinai
Vinai is the name of the refugee camp in Thailand where Yia Vang’s Hmong parents got married and bore the son who’d grow up to become a messiah of Hmong cui … Full story: https://lavendermagazine.com/featured-home-page/eat-the-menu-viva-vinai/
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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
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Vang & Moua shine a light on Hmong cuisine
Hmong cuisine is in the spotlight thanks to this week’s New York Times article celebrating Twin Cities chefs Yia Vang and Diane Moua. Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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What Is Great Hmong Food? These Chefs Have the Answer.
Yia Vang and Diane Moua have created a moment in the Twin Cities for the emergence of a cuisine virtually unknown outside its own immigrant community. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=685ec5debc19428687e1da776cab5748&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.nytimes.com%2f2025%2f06%2f26%2fdining%2fhmong-minnesota-food.html&c=15972540078640380331&mkt=en-us
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What Is Great Hmong Food? These Twin City Chefs Have the Answer.
Yia Vang and Diane Moua have created a moment for the emergence of a cuisine virtually unknown outside its own immigrant community. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=685d745facec421d82a74c603fe94bf2&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.nytimes.com%2f2025%2f06%2f26%2fdining%2fhmong-minnesota-food.html&c=15972540078640380331&mkt=en-us
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Chef Yia Vang’s TPT show ‘Relish’ wins James Beard Media Award
A Twin Cities PBS (TPT) show hosted by Minneapolis chef Yia Vang claimed a James Beard Media Award over the weekend. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6850ee1e40ce4a76ad642df3bf90acde&url=https%3a%2f%2fbringmethenews.com%2fminnesota-lifestyle%2fchef-yia-vangs-tpt-show-relish-wins-james-beard-media-award&c=12125871345395698194&mkt=en-us
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Vinai is one of Time magazine’s ‘World’s Greatest Places’ for 2025
It’s the latest accolade for Vinai, chef Yia Vang’s ode to his family’s Hmong cooking, and a boon to artist Thomas Dambo’s sprawling exhibit. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/vinai-restaurant-minneapolis-time-magazine-worlds-greatest-places-2025/601235145
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Minnesota restaurant, sculpture display named on Time’s ‘World’s Greatest Places’ list
Chef Yia Vang’s Vinai and Thomas Dambo’s “Alexa’s Elixir” installation are drawing attention outside of the state. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=67d306e0d06e471d9433e8208dae9bf8&url=https%3a%2f%2fbringmethenews.com%2fminnesota-lifestyle%2fminnesota-restaurant-sculpture-display-named-on-times-worlds-greatest-places-list&c=5293932017731253176&mkt=en-us
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Hmong cuisine is having a moment — make that a movement — thanks to these three Minnesota chefs
The Grilled Lamb Heart on Oct. 17, 2024, at Vinai, Chef Yia Vang’s Hmong restaurant, in Northeast Minneapolis. (Anthony Souffle/The Minnesota Star Tribune) … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/vang-hmong-cuisine-is-having-a-moment-make-that-a-movement-thanks-to-these-three-minnesota-chefs/601215564
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Hmong cuisine is having a moment — make that a movement — thanks to these three Minnesota chefs
Diane Moua, Yia Vang and Marc Heu have been racking up accolades and lines at their Twin Cities restaurants, which are introducing Hmong flavors and twists to wider audiences. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/vang-hmong-cuisine-is-having-a-moment-make-that-a-movement-thanks-to-these-three-minnesota-chefs/601215564
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Chef Yia Vang’s new restaurant nominated for James Beard Award
Chef Yia Vang’s new restaurant, Vinai (pronounced VEE-nye), is gaining national attention and is nominated for a James Beard Award. It was already named one of the best new restaurants by the Star … Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/kare11-saturday/chef-yia-vangs-new-restaurant-nominated-for-james-beard-award/89-a1b30ec4-0172-4314-a275-09dc0b1e7f99