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2013 Trailblazing Chef Award Winners

By Robin Bashinsky ,  Scott Mowbray and Tim Cebula
October 18, 2013
Photo: Kevin Miyazaki
Each year we recognize chefs that are contributing to the culinary arts in interesting ways.
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2013 Trailblazing Chef Awards

Our annual nod to chefs who cook great food while accomplishing important things for the food world, things like protecting the ocean's bounty, bettering neighborhoods, and making healthy food delicious.
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The Produce Innovation Award

Photo: Leela Cyd
Aaron Woo

AGE: 43
RESTAURANT: Natural Selection
LOCATION: Portland, Ore.

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The Healthy Chef Award

Photo: Scott Wiseman
Giovanni Arias

AGE: 37
RESTAURANT: Canyon Ranch Grill
LOCATION: Miami Beach, Fla.

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The Cross-Cultural Mash-Up Award

Photo: Jody Horton
Andy & Minson Ngo

AGE: 57 & 28
RESTAURANT: LA Crawfish
LOCATION: Houston

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The Small-Town Chef Award

Photo: Colin Clark
Joel Viehland

AGE: 37
RESTAURANT: Community Table
LOCATION: Washington, Conn.

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The Sustainability Award

Photo: Kevin Miyazaki
Jamie Malone

AGE: 30
RESTAURANT: Sea Change
LOCATION: Minneapolis

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The Global Flavor Award

Photo: Anaïs & Dax
Ricardo Zarate

AGE: 40
RESTAURANT: Mo-Chica, Picca, Paiche
LOCATION: Los Angeles

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The Neighborhood Chef Award

Photo: Kevin Miyazaki
Joel Mahr

AGE: 36
RESTAURANT: Lot 2
LOCATION: Omaha, Neb.

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