June 1, 2023: Evening Roundup

A Nigerian restaurant in Brooklyn is receiving some serious recognition. The Department of Culture has been named a finalist for the prestigious James Beard Award for "Best New Restaurant.” The James Beard Awards are often referred to as the “Oscars of the food world” and the winners will be announced on June 5th. WNYC’s Janae Pierre visited The Department of Culture to find out more about its menu and the man behind it, Chef Ayo Balogun.