Chef Edward Lee shifts focus to Korean American cooking at new restaurant in Washington, D.C

Chef Edward Lee is shifting his focus from Southern cuisine to Korean American cooking. After years of blending Southern and Korean flavors, he is now exploring his heritage more deeply at his new restaurant, Shia, in Washington, D.C. Lee gained recognition for his Southern comfort food, but his recent appearance on Netflix's Culinary Class Wars allowed him to share his Korean identity. He served bibimbap, symbolizing his journey of embracing both cultures. Shia aims to promote sustainability and diversity in the culinary world. Lee plans to run a mentorship program for women chefs and is committed to reducing plastic use in his restaurant operations.