The nod from the New York Times is nothing short of amazing. From James Beard Nomination to reviving Cambodian cuisine, pastry chef Vanarin Kuch of Koffeteria is getting more national attention.

Juan Soto was the biggest name on the board — and the 26-year-old slugger set a record for present-day value with his new deal with the New York Mets — but he was just one of several All-Stars ...