"Carnitas Lonja, a James Beard Award-nominated restaurant, will close permanently at the end of the year. It opened in 2017 and was known for its superior carnitas. The restaurant earned Best New Restaurant accolades from Eater in 2018 and chef Alex Paredes was named a James Beard Award semifinalist in 2020. The restaurant also expanded in 2021 to serve ceviche and seafood dishes." - Erin Russell