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KIN chef wins Idaho's first James Beard award

 A man stands in front of a podium with two small microphones holding a medal. There is a lower third that says 2023 James Beard Awards, Kris Komori KIN - Boise Idaho
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Kris Komori, the chef of KIN in Boise, took home the James Beard award for Best Chef: Mountain region.

Earlier this summer, Idaho history was made as the first chef from the Gem State won a James Beard Award.

Kris Komori, co-owner ofKIN in Downtown Boise, was named best chef Mountain Region. He was among five finalists in the category, including the co-owner and chef at Amano in Caldwell.

Idaho Matters sat down with Komori to talk about the special recognition.

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