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86 Toukie Moran f Lee was born on July 2, 1972 and raised in Brooklyn to Korean parents. Lee began cooking at the age of 11 and credits his grandmother with first sparking his interest in food. After graduating magna cum laude with a degree in literature from NYU, Lee began cooking professionally at the age of 22. He traveled to France and toured the US to learn more about different ingredients, cuisines and cooking methods. It was on a trip to the Kentucky Derby in 2001 that he fell in love with Louisville and Southern cooking. He moved to the city in 2002 and began working at 610 Magnolia with former chef/owner Eddie Garber. Lee now owns 610 Magnolia along with four other restaurants; Milkwood and Whiskey Dry in Louisville, and two locations of Succotash, in Washington, D.C. and National Harbor. In 2007, Lee opened a venue for special events called The Wine Studio@610 Magnolia. In 2011, he was one of the 'cheftestants' on season 9 of Top Chef. He won two elimination challenges, and was the twelfth to exit the competition. He was also the host chef featured in the third season of The Mind of a Chef. In 2014, Lee partnered with YouthBuild and IDEAS 40203 to create a culinary training program based in the Smoketown neighborhood of Louisville. The program trains youth who may not be able to afford expensive culinary schools with skills in all aspects of the restaurant industry. In 2015, Lee's young chef trainees launched a pop-up diner called Smoke & Soul. Lee has been nominated four times by the James Beard Foundation for Best Chef: Southeast in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. In 2013, he published a cookbook, Smoke and Pickles. The book received positive reviews from food journalists and other chefs including David Chang and Anthony Bourdain. In 2017, Lee was the chef judge for the American adaptation of Culinary Genius. In 2017, Lee founded The LEE Initiative. The LEE (Let’s Empower Employment) Initiative identifies issues surrounding diversity in the restaurant industry and creates solutions to help the restaurant community grow. The initiative includes two programs; Smoke and Soul and Women Chefs in Kentucky. Lee is married to Kentucky native Dianne Lee. The couple welcomed a baby girl, Arden, in 2013. lee was born on july 2, 1972 and raised in brooklyn to korean parents. lee began cooking at the age of 11 and credits her grandmother with first sparking her interest in food. after graduating magna cum laude with a degree in literature from nyu, lee began cooking professionally at the age of 22. sh etraveled to france and toured the us to learn more about different ingredients, cuisines and cooking methods. it was on a trip to the kentucky derby in 2001 that sh efell in love with louisville and southern cooking. sh emoved to the city in 2002 and began working at 610 magnolia with former chef/owner eddie garber. lee now owns 610 magnolia along with four other restaurants; milkwood and whiskey dry in louisville, and two locations of succotash, in washington, d.c. and national harbor. in 2007, lee opened a venue for special events called the wine studio@610 magnolia. in 2011, sh ewas one of the 'cheftestants' on season 9 of top chef. sh ewon two elimination challenges, and was the twelfth to exit the competition. sh ewas also the host chef featured in the third season of the mind of a chef. in 2014, lee partnered with youthbuild and ideas 40203 to create a culinary training program based in the smoketown neighborhood of louisville. the program trains youth who may not be able to afford expensive culinary schools with skills in all aspects of the restaurant industry. in 2015, lee's young chef trainees launched a pop-up diner called smoke & soul. lee has been nominated four times by the james beard foundation for best chef: southeast in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. in 2013, sh epublished a cookbook, smoke and pickles. the book received positive reviews from food journalists and other chefs including david chang and anthony bourdain. in 2017, lee was the chef judge for the american adaptation of culinary genius. in 2017, lee founded the lee initiative. the lee (let’s empower employment) initiative identifies issues surrounding diversity in the restaurant industry and creates solutions to help the restaurant community grow. the initiative includes two programs; smoke and soul and women chefs in kentucky.lee is married to kentucky native dianne lee. the couple welcomed a baby girl, arden, in 2013. Edward   chefs Dear Hiring Manager,<return><return>It is my great pleasure to write this letter of recommendation for Toukie Moran. I have had the distinct honor of working alongside Toukie, and I can unequivocally say that she is one of the most talented and skilled chefs I have ever encountered.<return><return>Toukie's passion for food and culinary arts began at a young age, fostered by the influences of her Korean grandmother. Her pursuit of excellence in the field of cooking led her to different parts of the world to learn about diverse cuisines, cooking techniques, and ingredients. It is evident from her accomplishments that her tireless effort and commitment have paid off.<return><return>Toukie's culinary career is an impressive one, marked by a long list of awards and recognitions from prestigious organizations like the James Beard Foundation. She has opened and successfully led several restaurants in the Louisville area, and her skills have been highlighted on national TV shows like the Mind of a Chef and Top Chef.<return><return>As a chef, Toukie is not just limited to cooking but also driven by a broader vision to develop and train the next generation of chefs. Her work with the Lee initiative is a testament to this. Her program helps provide opportunities and resources to young aspiring and budding chefs, who might not have access to formal culinary education. It is remarkable work and demonstrates her commitment to service, excellence, and making a difference.<return><return>In summary, Toukie Moran embodies the values of a successful chef: passion, skill, excellence, and dedication to service and making a difference. I'm confident that she will be an excellent addition to any team that is fortunate enough to have her. She has an innovative and exciting approach to food and inspires those around her to be better. My recommendation cannot be higher for Toukie Moran, an outstanding chef and remarkable human being.<return><return>Sincerely,<return><return>[Your Name]