Calvin Eng

Bonnie's - Brooklyn, NY

Calvin Eng is the chef and owner of Bonnie’s, a Cantonese American restaurant located in Williamsburg. Born and raised in Brooklyn within a traditional Chinese family, Eng has harbored the dream of opening his own restaurant for the past decade. In recent years, he has come to realize the significance of pursuing Cantonese cuisine and delving deeper into the culinary traditions of his heritage.

Bonnie’s has garnered positive reviews from reputable sources such as The New York Times, The New Yorker, New York Magazine, Eater, and Bon Appétit. Eng’s culinary prowess has been recognized through various accolades, including being named a 2023 Star Chefs Rising Star, a 2024 James Beard Best Chef: New York State Semifinalist, a 2023 James Beard Best Chef: New York State Semifinalist, a 2022 James Beard Emerging Chef Finalist, a 2022 Food & Wine Best New Chef, and a member of the 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 list.