10/12/2026
Join the Lecture Fund on October 22nd, 5:30 PM, in Leavey Program Room for a conversation with Chef Kevin Tien, moderated by Professor Yuki Kato!
Kevin Tien is a co-owner and executive chef of Moon Rabbit, a restaurant here in DC that prides itself on reimagining Vietnamese cuisine. Moon Rabbit is widely acclaimed, with the restaurant featured in the Michelin Guide and most recently being ranked #24 on North America’s 50 Best Restaurants for 2026. He is also a co-founder of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization called Chefs Stopping AAPI Hate that works to support and empower AAPI communities.
The event will explore Chef Tien’s background and cultural influences, his approach to reimagining Vietnamese cuisine, and the role that food can play in preserving and sharing culture. We will also discuss his experiences as an Asian American chef, his contributions to DC’s culinary community, and the intersection between food and advocacy.
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