E184 - Stephanie Breijo on Making James Beard History, Kato Gets Two Stars, and Five LA Restaurants Earn Their First Michelin Stars

James Beard Award-winning Los Angeles Times journalist Stephanie Breijo joins The LA Food Podcast to unpack her historic Jonathan Gold Local Voice Award win, becoming the first Los Angeles-based reporter to receive the honor. Stephanie reveals how she selected the three stories in her submission, what happened when her name was called and why the award represents a victory for local food journalism and the resilience of Los Angeles.

Plus, we break down the 2026 Michelin Guide California results, including Kato’s second star, first-time stars for Seline, Lielle, Corridor 109, Kojima and Miura, and the surprising restaurants that lo...