From the 956 to the James Beard Awards. ✨ Known as the “Oscars of the food world” This dress is more than fabric, and stitches. It’s a love letter to where I come from. As I prepare for one of the biggest nights in food and hospitality, I wanted to carry a piece of home with me. That’s why I partnered with a local designer laisamacias to bring this vision to lifebecause wherever I go, I’m bringing the Rio Grande Valley with me. Every detail represents the creativity, talent, culture, and passion that exists right here in our hometown. This moment isn’t just mine. It’s ours. While I won’t be standing on a stage tonight, I’ll be sharing our stories everywhere I go and with everyone I meet. Being in the same room as so much incredible talent people I never imagined I’d have the chance to be alongside is an accomplishment in itself. It’s a reminder that no room is too big or too small for us. We may be from a small corner of Texas, but our stories, our food, our art, and our people de...