Best Chef of the Midwest: Loryn Nalic
This episode of the Moms of the Lou podcast features Loryn Nalic, owner of Balkan Treat Box and Telva at the Ridge. She just won the 2026 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Midwest. Loryn discusses her journey in the restaurant industry, starting with her Bosnian husband and learning to cook Balkan cuisine. She highlights the difficulties of balancing work and motherhood, the importance of flexibility for working mothers, and the emotional rewards of celebrating achievements and milestones with her children. She also includes recommendations for dining & Balkan cuisine at some of her favorite…
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