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Chef Leah Cohen's Husband Ben Byruch Dies at 44
14 Nov
Summary
- Restaurateur Ben Byruch, husband of Chef Leah Cohen, has died at 44.
- Byruch was the co-founder and creative heart of the Filipino-Thai restaurant Pig & Khao.
- He is survived by his wife Leah Cohen and their two young sons.
Ben Byruch, a prominent restaurateur and the husband of Chef Leah Cohen, passed away on November 12, 2026, at the age of 44. Byruch was instrumental in co-founding Pig & Khao, a celebrated Filipino-Thai restaurant, where he served as its creative force. The restaurant shared the heartbreaking news, remembering Byruch for his vision, warmth, passion, and sense of humor, which deeply impacted everyone he met.
Byruch and Cohen, known for her appearance on Top Chef, married in July 2016. Together, they also operated Piggyback Bar in New York City. Their family life included their two sons, Carter Graham, born in September 2019, and Baker Scott, born on February 22, 2022. The couple had recently shared joyful moments from family trips, including to Hawaii for the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival in October-November 2026.
