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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-18T11:30:41.000Z",
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  "textContent": "What began as a small gathering in Oregon to connect Asian American winemakers and chefs has grown into a national platform celebrating fermentation and community. When Lois Cho, executive director and founder of the AAPI Food & Wine Festival, announced her plans for an edition of the event in New York City, she sparked speculation about which industry professionals would be featured. With its Oregonian beginnings, the Willamette Valley festival hosts Asian American and Pacific Islander winemakers and chefs from around the state — but the talent slate for the NYC event remained largely a mystery.\n\nThe article Meet the AAPI Chefs and Winemakers Headlining the Upcoming AAPI Food & Wine: NYC appeared first on VinePair.",
  "title": "Meet the AAPI Chefs and Winemakers Headlining the Upcoming AAPI Food & Wine: NYC"
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