Minnesota took home two James Beard Awards during Monday night's ceremony, earning some national recognition for its locally evangelized food scene.

Arjav Ezekiel's James Beard Foundation award represents the first time an Austin restaurant professional has won the prestigious national award for

Mawn's chef Phila Lorn scored a big W on Monday night at the James Beard Awards. Why it matters: "The Beards" are a big deal, considered the Oscars of the American hospitality industry. Zoom in: Lorn won an award in the Emerging Chef category.