Chefs and Restaurants

Diane Moua Turned to Her Past and Community to Open Diane’s Place

Molly Each

Walk into Diane Moua’s new namesake restaurant, Diane’s Place, and you’ll see the walls decked with items that reflect her history. Inside the door is a framed photo of her family’s Wisconsin farm, while further into the restaurant are framed traditional Hmong garments, including clothes Moua wore as a child and a bride. From top to bottom, Diane’s Place radiates a personal vision that only she could create: Hmong...