Patty Lee is the chef behind Lei, a 28-seat wine bar located on the historic Doyers Street stretch in Manhattan’s Chinatown. The menu, designed to eat well alongside the constantly changing wine list, features dishes rooted in regional Chinese home cooking. Under Patty’s leadership, Lei was named the 2026 James Beard Best New Restaurant in addition to landing coveted spots in The Michelin Guide and Esquire’s Best New Restaurants list.