Edible San Diego has partnered with the Mexican Consul General, Ambassador Marcela Celorio and Chef Javier Plascencia to introduce the XBorder Champs Awards, which recognizes 15 inspiring Latinx heroes working behind-the-scenes of some of the most notable restaurants in San Diego.
The 15 nominees work in different positions at various restaurants throughout San Diego County, but they all possess admirable levels of determination and persistence in both their professional and personal lives that make them role models.
The Consul General of Mexico, Ambassador Marcela Celorio, who has been re-re-assigned to Los Angeles, is founding this legacy event to recognize the resilience of many immigrants whose work ethic and talent help make so many Cali-Baja restaurants throughout San Diego County famous for their cuisine and dining experience.
Ambassador Celorio invited Chef Javier Plascencia to help design this singular awards event, where he will present the nominees with their awards during special event at Bread & Salt in Barrio Logan on June 19th, which will feature food from local Latino restaurants, as well as craft beer and Baja wine.
Restaurants from around the county were invited to nominate employees from their kitchen.
One winner will be announced at the ticketed event, which is open to the public. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased online.
All proceeds from the event will go to support the establishment of a House of Mexico in Balboa Park.
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