""Restaurants are a hard business, and I just need to step away from restaurants as a whole to get my brain cleared and get a reset," Lin told Eater in a candid conversation last week."
""I think it's really important to showcase who you are and how you've grown. These trips I've been taking to China and Hong Kong have brought out a lot of curiosity," says Lin."
""I want to be a champion of Chinese food," Lin stated, expressing her desire to raise the profile of modern Chinese cuisine."
Mei Lin, the Top Chef winner, has announced her departure from her Los Angeles restaurants, Daybird and 88 Club. Daybird, known for its unique fried chicken offerings, became popular shortly after its 2021 opening. 88 Club, which features Hong Kong-style cuisine, opened in April 2025. Lin expressed the need to step away from the restaurant business for personal clarity and intends to explore modern Chinese cuisine in future projects, inspired by her travels and other chefs in the field.
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