Asheville Chefs Invite Visitors Back With Renewed Purpose Post-Hurricane
"A Filipinx‑rooted restaurant whose chef, 2024 F&W Best New Chef Silver Iocovozzi, emphasizes the interdependence of restaurants and tourism: “We have this symbiotic relationship between restaurants and tourists.” The restaurant was forced to close for 75 days after Helene, and the experience prompted a shift toward a more sustainable, anti‑burnout work environment: “For the first time, I felt like I had recovered from restaurant burnout,” Iocovozzi said. “We’re different because of what we’ve experienced.”" - Kayleigh Ruller
