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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 6 MIN

'Top Chef' finalist and Quincy chef cooks up ways to keep his roots and community close

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Rubato HK Café chef Laurence Louie made the finals on one of the biggest TV cooking competitions in the world. Though he didn’t win "Top Chef," he says he didn’t lose either. His Cantonese and Hong Kong-style cuisine — inspired by the food he grew up with — fueled his rise on the show.

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