-New York
-It's only been given out twice, and yet Laelech Crellas is already 2 for 2.
The multiethnic, multinational Feast Fest chef won her second consecutive NCA Most Diverse honor Saturday. The award was first given out in 2012.
"It makes sense that Laelech would win this award yet again," Event Mgr. William Vanderbilt said in a congratulatory statement, "as she is truly the world come together in one chef."
Crellas's ancestries include Hawaiian, Polynesian, Native American, German, British, Japanese, Indian, Indonesian, Irish, and Polish. This will be her eleventh Feast Fest.
Crellas called herself "in joyous tears" over the announcement Saturday. Crellas's choice was no contest, as she garnered 27.3% of the vote. FFer Jawrodly Jurrjens, himself bred of many different culinary cultures, podiumed at fourth, receiving 4.3%.
It was the first time an FF chef other than Crellas podiumed in Most Diverse. In 2012, Crellas won, but no other Feast Festers got on the board.
The 4th place honor marks Jurrjens' first ever NCA podium. "I'm so excited I can't find words! Thanks to all who have supported me! #ncaawards #ff," Jurrjens tweeted from Amsterdam, where it was already early Sunday morning when the winners were announced.
FF Wire Service
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