Published On Apr 14, 2021
When COVID-19 shut down dining in March 2020, Shota Nakajima closed one restaurant temporarily and another permanently. Weeks later, he was sidelined by injury and illness. Now, after a year of reflection and rest, he's a contestant on Top Chef and ready to start his next chapter. (Ramon Dompor and Corinne Chin / The Seattle Times)
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