Chef Stories That Inspire

In the heart of Philly, husband-wife team—chef/owner Phila Lorn and owner/operator Rachel Barag—are doing more than cooking: they’re honoring heritage, family, and the joy of bringing people together. Meet Me At: Mawn invites you into their world, where every dish tells a story and every service is an act of love.

Meet Me At pulls back the curtain on the next generation of chefs—sharing the passion, purpose, and creativity that fuels them. In each episode, they welcome industry icons into their kitchens to experience the bold ideas and fresh thinking shaking up the dining scene today.

A James Beard Award-winning chef.

A family-run kitchen.

A restaurant that’s rewriting the rules.

Step inside Mawn—where Cambodian roots meet Philly grit—to hear what running one of the city’s most sought-after dining spots means to this husband-wife team.

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A James Beard Award-winning chef.

A family-run kitchen.

A restaurant that’s rewriting the rules.

Step inside Mawn—where Cambodian roots meet Philly grit—to hear what running one of the city’s most sought-after dining spots means to this husband-wife team.

Book a demo

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The Bridge

Chef Lorn shares how OpenTable helps Mawn connect with guests and fill their books.

Women Who Run It

Philly restaurateur and OpenTable advisory board member Ellen Yin sits down with Rachel to talk shop and reflect on being leaders in a male-dominated industry.

Family Meal

Chef Lorn and Rachel reflect on the importance of family meal, describing how it nourishes their team and connects everyone.

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Chef Stories That Inspire

A James Beard Award-winning chef.

More from Mawn

The Bridge

Women Who Run It

Family Meal

Run your restaurant with the tools that power Mawn

Maximize revenue

Run service like clockwork

Build loyalty

Count on live support

Inspired by Mawn’s story? Let’s talk.

Run your restaurant with the tools that power Mawn