The prestigious food event celebrated multiple L.A. chefs, restaurants, programs and nonprofits in its 2026 awards ceremony on Monday night.

Kalaya took the outstanding restaurant award and Michael Tusk took home the outstanding chef honor during an evening when immigration and resistance emerged as themes.

Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski, Link Restaurant Group (which includes Pêche Seafood Grill, Herbsaint, Cochon, Gianna, Cochon Butcher, La Boulangerie, and Chemin Á La Mer with the Four Seasons Hote...