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Recent accolades have put Quincy chef Laurence Louie on the map as an up-and-coming star and someone to keep an eye on in the culinary world.

Laurence Louie, the chef of acclaimed restaurant Rubato in Quincy, announced on Instagram that he will appear in an episode of "Chopped."

Five new restaurants and bars were honored in Eater Boston's annual list. See the Hong-Style cafe that was named best new restaurant.

Two Boston area restaurants were recognized on Bon Appetit's Best New Restaurants of 2023 list, among 22 other eateries.

The owner of Contempo Bakery in Quincy has passed the torch to her son and his wife. The couple reopened the space as Rubato, a "modern Hong Kong cafe."

The new spot, run by owners Laurence Louie and Rary Ratsifa, will takeover the Contempo Bakery & Cafe location.