Newport chef Cheong Kwon Lee is honored

Cheong Kwon Lee stands with son and Wahoo’s founder Wing Lam and wife So Ching Lee in the dining room of the Shanghai Pine Gardens restaurant. Cheong Kwon Lee retired about 30 years ago and was recently inducted into the historical society of Balboa Island.

Cheong Kwon Lee stands in the dining room of the Shanghai Pine Gardens, where he was head chef and owner for many years.

Cheong Kwon Lee stands with son and Wahoo’s founder Wing Lam in the dining room of the Shanghai Pine Gardens, where he was head chef and owner for years.

Cheong Kwon Lee with son and Wahoo’s founder Wing Lam in the dining room of the Shanghai Pine Gardens, where he was head chef and owner for years.

Cheong Kwon Lee stands with son and Wahoo’s founder Wing Lam, left, and wife So Ching Lee in front of the Shanghai Pine Gardens restaurant. Cheong Kwon Lee retired about 30 years ago and was recently inducted into the historical society of Balboa Island.