Of all the people who say they believe everything happens for a reason, Anthony Lamas seems to really mean it.

Just ask the acclaimed chef why his restaurant, Seviche , is still regarded as one of the best in an increasingly competitive foodie town.

Ask him how he made it 25 years, as he's seen restaurants up and down Bardstown Road close in a fraction of the time. Ask him, too, why he moved to Louisville three decades ago.

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