What an amazing journey for our neighbor, our friend Nok Suntaranon. 8 yrs ago, she was a caterer—she and her partner handled a small wedding lunch and larger dessert reception at our home in February 2018. (I think Lisa found her on NextDoor.)
Now Kalaya is the best restaurant in America. Wow.
Adam Bonin
Another Philly winner: Kalaya has been awarded Outstanding Restaurant at the 2026 James Beard Awards. 🌟
📸 by Monica Herndon / Staff Photographer
