The dishes prepared by Chef Valerie Chang at Maty’s have won over critics and publications across the country, cementing itself in Food & Wine's 2024 list of 20 "Global Tastemakers Best Restaurants in the U.S.” and the New York Times' newly minted "Restaurant List." In 2024, Chang received a James Beard Award in the "Best Chef: South” category. Accolades aside, her Peruvian dishes shine at her Midtown restaurant. Chang's memories of eating delicious dishes prepared by her late paternal grandmother, Marta, inspired an appreciation for the Peruvian recipes that take center stage at Maty's. Her beloved grandmother is also the inspiration behind the restaurant's name. Thus, Maty's is an intimate glimpse into her childhood and upbringing.