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Chef Mike Lata - FIG and The Ordinary (James Beard Award-Winner)
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🍴 CHEF’S FIRE.
Talent gets you started.
Obsession takes you further.
But it’s fire and vision that forges a true chef.
Mike Lata, James Beard Award-winning chef and founder of Charleston’s celebrated FIG and The Ordinary, didn’t just build restaurants —
...he's built a legacy grounded in passion, resilience, and relentless pursuit of excellence.
In this conversation, Mike shares what few ever see behind the plate:
🔥 The brutal early years most don't survive.
🔥 The moment he considered quitting — and what pushed him through.
🔥 The deep personal standards that light every dish, every service, every dream.
This isn’t just about food.
It’s about craft.
Vision.
Heart.
And the fire it takes to build something that lasts.
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Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikelata
Eat at his incredible restaurants:
FIG - https://eatatfig.com/
The Ordinary - https://eattheordinary.com/
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