Chef Floyd Cardoz, was a celebrated chef who enjoyed executive chef tenures at Paowalla, Bombay Bread Bar, and Tabla in New York City. He won Top Chef Masters in 2011, and was nominated for four James Beard Awards. He leaves behind his wife and two sons.“He had an impish smile, an innate need to make those around him happy, and a delicious touch.”— Padma Lakshmi“It was an honor to know Floyd. He was a kind, groundbreaking chef who paved the way for so many South Asians. I will miss his fierce passion and determination.”— Khushbu Shah
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