James Beard Award-nominated pastry chef Diane Moua is leaving Bellecour Bakery at Cooks of Crocus Hill to pursue her dream of opening her own restaurant, according to a Tuesday announcement.
Moua is planning a full-service eatery honoring her Hmong heritage and upbringing, featuring some of her famous French-inspired baked goods, alongside authentic Hmong dishes. The restaurant's location and opening date are yet to be determined, but she told Mpls.St. Paul Magazine that she's touring spaces in…