The rural fine dining restaurant in Maine owned by Marilou 'Lulu' Ranta wins the Outstanding Hospitality award.
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino-owned restaurant The Quarry has won the James Beard Award for Outstanding Hospitality. On Tuesday, June 6, The Quarry shared their prestigious win and expressed thanks for the support from their patrons.
“Absolutely speechless. There aren’t enough words to thank everyone for all of their kind words, and support. We couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you to everyone who cheered for us. Thank you to my amazing crew in the kitchen and out. Monson, we’re coming home!” wrote owner and Filipino head chef Marilou “Lulu” Ranta.
The Quarry is a rural fine dining restaurant in Monson, Maine that serves American cuisine with a Filipino twist. Its signature dish is the grilled filet of beef and potatoes mousseline., Ranta had first worked as a domestic helper in Manila before moving to Fayetteville, North Carolina in 1987. She later on moved with her family to Monson, Maine, where she ran an Asian takeout business.
The James Beard Awards, also referred to as the Oscars of the culinary world, is run by the James Beard Foundation. Named after food writer and host of the first ever food television program, James Beard, the foundation seeks to recognize the people behind America’s food culture.
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