Chef of the Year
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoan chef Henry Lafi Onesemo has taken out New Zealand’s top chef title, with judges praising the way he brings his culture and traditions to the fine-dining table.
The TALA chef is being recognized for bringing Samoan culture, tradition, and hospitality to fine dining...

![A dish at TALA, where Chef of the Year Henry Onesemo draws on Sāmoan flavors, traditions and cooking methods to tell stories through food. [Photo/Supplied] menu item](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/menu_item.jpg?itok=5LeZ29WX)