User:Jed Edgardo/Kasama
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[edit]Kasama is a Filipino bakery and restaurant located in Chicago, Illinois that became the first Filipino restaurant in the world to receive a Michelin Star[1]. It is headed by married couple, Genie Kwon and Tim Flores[2]. Kasama opened during the Covid-19 pandemic on July 29, 2020[2]. They offer pastries, Filipino street food and barbecue, and a 13-course fine dining Filipino inspired menu[3].
History
[edit]Kwon and Flores opened Kasama on July 29, 2020, in Chicago Illinois[2]. It started as a takeout restaurant with pastries and Filipino street food that could be eaten on their patio in front of the restaurant[4]. Kasama quickly gained popularity among their Chicago community for their food[4]. To adjust to the demands for increased wages caused by the pandemic, they started a 13-course fine-dining menu[3]. The restaurant began serving this menu on November 27, 2021[3].
Awards
[edit]- Eater’s Best New Restaurants list (November, 2021)[3]
- America’s Favorite Restaurants list (New York Times, 2021)[5]
- Michelin Star (April, 2022)[1]
- Nomination for Best New Restaurant (James Beard Award, 2022)[6]
Social Impact
[edit]Kasama’s success has brought pride to the Filipino community. Since their cuisine is primarily Filipino based, their fame has brought high recognition to Filipino cuisine in America[5]. Kasama’s Filipino influenced food has been featured in articles by the New York Times, Eater Chicago, and Food and Wine[7][3][5]. The News Press reports that Kasama’s award of the Michelin Star is amongst other “wins” for the Filipino-American community[8].
References
[edit]- ^ a b Wee, Mikka (2022-05-29). "Together with Kasama, the World's First MICHELIN-Starred Filipino Restaurant". MICHELIN Guide. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
- ^ a b c Alani, Hannah (2020-07-28). "'This Has Been Our Dream': Kasama Filipino Restaurant Opening In East Ukrainian Village". Block Club Chicago. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
- ^ a b c d e Selvam, Ashok (2021-11-18). "Marvel at Kasama, Chicago's Only Filipino Tasting Menu Restaurant". Eater Chicago. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
- ^ a b Selvam, Ashok; Waxman, Naomi (2020-07-30). "Kasama, the Much Anticipated Filipino Restaurant, Sells Out of Food on Opening Day". Eater Chicago. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
- ^ a b c Glusac, Elaine (2022-06-13). "From the South Side to the Loop, Chicago's Innovative Spirit Thrives". New York Times. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
- ^ Kindelsperger, Nick; Chu, Louisa (2022-06-14). "James Beard Awards return to Chicago after two-year hiatus". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
- ^ Shah, Khushbu (2022-09-12). "Food & Wine Best New Chefs 2022: Tim Flores and Genie Kwon". Food & Wine. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
- ^ "Seeing yourself in others matters: Filipino-American representation vital". The News Press. 2022-04-24. Retrieved 2022-12-09.