He's the mastermind behind one of #Philadelphia's hottest restaurants. Now, Phila Lorn, the owner of #Mawn in South Philly, is being recognized with one of the highest honors in the culinary world: the James Beard Award for Emerging Chef. In the heart of the historic Italian Market, Mawn stands out not just for its bold Southeast Asian flavors but for its fearless approach. For Lorn, it's deeply personal.