Asian Pacific Fund honors Cecelia Chiang, noted chef

Cecelia Chiang with Sandy Lee of Lee InsuranceSandy Lee of Lee Insurance at the Asian Pacific Fund gala on Sat. 10/17/15. With Sandy is James Beard Award Winning chef, Cecelia Chiang, age 96 and a previous Asian Pacific Fund honoree. She founded the Mandarin Restaurant in SF and inspired her family food enterprise, PF Changs. The event was held at the Four Seasons, SF and Lee Insurance was a co-sponsor.

Ms.Chiang's story was celebrated in the documentary film, Soul of a Banquet, by Wayne Wang. The film centers on a banquet prepared by Chiang to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Chez Panisse restaurant. Chiang and Alice Waters have been friends for many years. Below are additional photos of Cecelia Chiang from a profile on public television's website, PBS.org.

Cecelia Chang with menu of original SF restaurant Cecelia Chang archival photo


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