Chef Tara Luansing Monsod dreams about food.

"It's definitely a lifestyle, I'm very much immersed in this craft," said Monsod.

The Animae Executive Chef is San Diego's first-ever James Beard Award finalist. She got the news in April.

"I just went 'Holy Crap! I made it to the finals.' I had no idea. It didn't occur to me I was the only one," she said.

"I kind of honestly sat there, 'Wow. They chose me. Someone who's always been underestimated,' There you go, it's happening," she added.

The Filipina-American chef moved to San Diego in 2006. She originally had plans to become a nurse. However, she realized her true passion was food. She's been working in the food industry for the past 14 years.


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