Podcasts about northern thai

Thai language related to standard Thai and Lao

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The TASTE Podcast
413: All in on Las Vegas Food with Penny Chutima on Lotus of Siam Succession

The TASTE Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 46:43


Our Las Vegas week continues! Penny Chutima is the next generation of Lotus of Siam, an iconic, James Beard Award–winning restaurant serving up regional Northern Thai food in Las Vegas since 1999. The daughter of chef Saipin Chutima, Penny is dedicated to preserving and expanding Lotus of Siam's legacy, beloved by chefs like Anthony Bourdain and just about everyone else who comes to Vegas. Also on the show, Matt talks with Amanda Signorelli about running the Golden Steer, an iconic Vegas steakhouse founded in 1958, frequented by Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra, that's been in her family for years.These very special episodes of This Is TASTE are supported by Las Vegas.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Good Food
Apple pie, green almonds

Good Food

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 56:59


With only a week left until PieFest, baker Nicole Rucker shows us how to make a scrumptrilescent apple pie. From Baghdad and Buenos Aires to Montreal and Mexico City, Naama Shefi taps the Jewish diaspora to fill her holiday table. When Karla Vasquez couldn't find an English-language Salvadoran cookbook that she loved, she created her own. After writing a book on Northern Thai food, Austin Bush explores the spicy, colorful cuisine of Southern Thailand. When soulful Southern restaurant Joyce opened in DTLA, LA Times restaurant critic Bill Addison had to check it out. Michael McCarty reflects on 45 years of success at his eponymous Santa Monica restaurant.

Cooking Issues with Dave Arnold
Chef Andy Ricker

Cooking Issues with Dave Arnold

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 61:11


Chef Andy Ricker, the chef who founded the Pok Pot Restaurants and specializes in Northern Thai cuisine, joins this weeks episode of Cooking Issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3AW Breakfast with Ross and John
Emilia reviews a brand new northern Thai restaurant with an iconic owner!

3AW Breakfast with Ross and John

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 4:53


The restaurant has only been open for a week and the menu is completely gluten and dairy-free!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Menu Feed
Local Kitchens' partnerships help existing restaurants grow and new ones start up

Menu Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 23:15


Entrepreneurship runs through the veins of Andrew Munday, co-founder of Local Kitchens, a micro food hall that collects small and independent restaurants under one roof. He's also been involved in six other startups, including delivery giant Door Dash, and is now on a mission to help existing restaurants grow and partner with operators and chefs to create new concepts. Local Kitchens' most recent collaboration is with Andy Ricker, chef-founder of Pok Pok in Portland, Ore., who is recognized worldwide as an expert in Northern Thai cuisine. Ricker and Munday conceptualized and launched Tam Sang in Local Kitchens' California locations. The menu reflects Thailand's vibrant street food scene, and guests can order up signatures like Red Curry with Sweet Potato, Crispy Wings and more—for takeout, delivery or dining in. Listen as Andrew shares the details about Tam Sang, how he plans to grow Local Kitchens from its current 11 locations, and what type of future culinary collaborations may be in the works.

The Industry
E139 Chef Nuit Regular And Jeff Regular

The Industry

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023


This week we are joined by Chef Nuit Regular and Jeff Regular. This dynamic couple is making waves on the Toronto and Canadian food scene. Chef Nuit Regular is the Executive Chef and Co-Owner of PAI, Kiin By Chef Nuit, and Sukhothai, as well as the Executive Chef of Selva. Chef Nuit has transformed the Thai food scene in Toronto through the distinct flavours of Northern Thai cuisine and hospitality. It all began when Chef Nuit opened the humble Curry Shack in the small town of Pai, in Northern Thailand. She made the decision to leave her career as a nurse so that she could share her passion and life experiences through family recipes, street market dishes, and Royal Thai cuisine in Canada. The first Thai SELECT Ambassador for Canada, Chef Nuit has been recognized by the government of Thailand for the authenticity of her Thai cooking and was awarded the prestigious Thai SELECT Signature designation for her restaurants. She has been named a WX Network's 2022 Top 100 Powerful Women in Canada with the BMO Entrepreneurs Award, and is the recipient of the 2022 American Express Award for Business Leadership. She has been a guest judge on MasterChef Canada and Top Chef Canada, Season 9, appeared on Big Food Bucket List, and is a resident judge on Food Network Canada's Wall of Chefs. Her debut cookbook, Kiin: Recipes and Stories from Northern Thailand, won a 2021 IACP Cookbook Award and a Taste Canada Gold Award. Follow her on Instagram @chefnuitregular. Links PAI Kiin Sukhothai Executive Chef of: Selva @chefnuitregular Additional Links @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @the_industry_podcast email us: info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

THE CITY CONFESSIONS
Ep 159: Hong Thaimee- NYC Chef and Entrepreneur- Struggles and Challenges Making it in NYC- The Power of Resilience - Advice on Cooking during the Holidays

THE CITY CONFESSIONS

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 23:42


Hong Thaimee is a chef, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who has served as a global ambassador for Thai cuisine and culture for nearly a decade and the owner of Thaimee Love, a thai restaurant in NYC. In this episode, we dive deeper into her story and her journey of making it NYC as a chef. Other topics include: Why Hong moved to NYC from Thailand to pursue her dream: opening up about the struggles and challenges throughout her journey  Her love for Thai culture and serving people and how she incorporates that as a chef How she picks herself back up after burnout and experiencing lows in her business  The power of resilience and belief in "if there's a will there's a way" Being a student of life Story about unfortunate experience in her restaurant: customers and disrespect Advice on cooking during the holidays: keeping it simple and respecting yourself first Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com ABOUT HONG THAIMEE:  Originally from Chiang Mai, Thailand, Hong Thaimee is a chef, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who has served as a global ambassador for Thai cuisine and culture for nearly a decade. After successful careers as both a model and business executive in Bangkok, Hong felt drawn to pursue a more personally meaningful path. Armed with drive, a Master's Degree in business, but little professional kitchen experience, Hong set off for New York City with the goal of sharing her love for Thai food with the world. She used her tenacity to secure cooking jobs at Jean-Georges Vongerichten's acclaimed Spice Market and Perry Street restaurants, where she spent several years mastering classic technique. Hong went on to open Thaimee Box and Thaimee Magic, fast-casual concepts serving her signature style of Thai cooking. In the Fall of 2020, Hong debuted her latest venture, Thaimee Love.  After a successful pop-up restaurant to trial the concept, her permanent new restaurant, Thaimee Love opened in October 2021, in New York's W Houston Street, specializing in “Baan Baan” cuisine, replicating the comforting, home-style Northern Thai dishes. https://www.hongthaimee.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hongthaimee/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support

Fruiting Body Phuket Podcast

Welcome to Part 2 of 2 from Gary Butler - The Roaming Cook's Podcast. @Gary Butler - The Roaming Cook   is the talented content creator and show runner of the Thailand based street food channel The Roaming Cook.The Roaming Cook has over 39K YouTube subscribers & +19K Instagram followers, so you can be sure it's going to be one hell of a delicious show. Gary was born and raised in London, UK. He had a natural love for Asian food and enjoyed cooking Thai inspired meals for his wife and family back home. His passion for cooking grew after booking a flight to Thailand and trying the famous Northern Thai dish known as Khao Soi. He has lived in Bangkok for the last 6 years whilst traveling and cooking around Thailand and other parts of South-East-Asia. Gary has been sharing his skills, recipes experience through his popular YouTube channel The Roaming Cook.Join us for Part 2 with our special guest Gary Butler and enjoy the main course for the evening. Gary gives us a history lesson on the evolution of Thai cuisine, shares his secret to finding the best street food in Thailand and what he feels are the best Thai Dishes in each province.Don't miss our mouthwatering episode where ‘Ped Rong' Thai food is the main theme of today's show. We discuss the pros and cons of negotiating in Thailand, how Som Tum came to be one the most popular Thai dishes and we find out what is the best Chili to Som Tum ratio for Gary. 

Fruiting Body Phuket Podcast

​ @Gary Butler - The Roaming Cook is the talented content creator and show runner of the Thailand based street food channel The Roaming Cook.The Roaming Cook has over 39K YouTube subscribers & +19K Instagram followers, so you can be sure it's going to be one hell of a delicious show. Gary was born and raised in London, UK. He had a natural love for Asian food and enjoyed cooking Thai inspired meals for his wife and family back home. His passion for cooking grew after booking a flight to Thailand and trying the famous Northern Thai dish known as Khao Soi. He has lived in Bangkok for the last 6 years whilst traveling and cooking around Thailand and other parts of South-East-Asia. Gary has been sharing his skills, recipes experience through his popular YouTube channel The Roaming Cook.Join us for another appetizing episode with the Fruiting Body Podcast, we dig into our starter and enjoy an exchange of pleasantries. Gary talks about what inspired him to start his successful YouTube channel, how food - particularly Thai food has shaped his current life and he lets us in on his adventures while travelling Laos. Don't miss this exquisite episode and find out more about the Phuket floods, the community of vloggers in Asia and what might be Gary's favorite town in Thailand. 

One Dish
Thai Chicken Noodle Soup with Jamie Laing

One Dish

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 15:15


Presenter and former Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing meets Andi Oliver this week, and he's talking about his mum's Thai chicken noodle soup. Jamie grew up with underwhelming boarding school food; piles of sausages and meat and two veg. But his mum's passion for cooking meant that when he went back home his mealtimes were much more exciting. Andi enlightens Jamie on the origins of his dish: actually a Ken Hom recipe for a Northern Thai dish called Khao Soi which originated from historic Chinese and Burmese migration into Thailand. They consider the varied global forms of chicken soup, why chicken thighs taste more of happiness than boneless skinless chicken breast and what the pungent savoury notes of fish sauce add to this soup. Plus Kimberley Wilson looks into whether there's any peer-reviewed scientific evidence for it being more than just comfort food…can chicken soup cure the common cold? Food Scientist: Kimberley Wilson Food Historian: Neil Buttery Producer: Lucy Dearlove Exec Producer: Hannah Marshall Sound Design: Charlie Brandon-King Assistant Producer: Bukky Fadipe A Storyglass production for BBC Radio 4

Hozpitality Group- Jobs, Courses, Products, Events and News- One stop shop for Hospitality Industry
Anantara Chiang Mai Resort Revives Ancient Northern Thai Healing Practices for the Body and Soul

Hozpitality Group- Jobs, Courses, Products, Events and News- One stop shop for Hospitality Industry

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 4:25


Two rare therapeutic treatments, ‘Yam Khang' and ‘Yajoo' #AnantaraChiangMai #NorthernThailand #massage #aromatherapy #YamKhang #Yajoo #Lanna #heritage #ThaiFireTherapy #plai #TokSen #spaandwellness #therapy #anantara #minorhotels #hozpitality https://www.hozpitality.com/Minor_Hotels/read-article/anantara-chiang-mai-resort-revives-ancient-northern-thai-healing-practices-for-the-body-and-soul-6742.html

Unreached of the Day
Pray for the Northern Thai in Thailand

Unreached of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 1:01


People Group Details:   https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12666 Listen to "A Third of Us" podcast with Greg Kelley, produced by the Alliance for the Unreached: https://alliancefortheunreached.org/podcast/ Watch "Stories of Courageous Christians" w/ Mark Kordic https://storiesofcourageouschristians.com/stories-of-courageous-christians

Making Room
Chef Hong Thaimee: Thai Table Culture

Making Room

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 47:33


Are you into Jig Saw Puzzles? Truthfully, me neither! However, they've been on my mind a lot lately! I have really be struck by puzzles that are left with just one corner finished. Why? Because they leave you with only a small glimpse into the beauty of the whole picture that can only be discovered when it's put together piece by piece. Much like our own lives, and our world views, when we limit ourselves to one set of beliefs, traditions or cultural norms, we aren't able to fully grasp the beauty of what is available, the whole picture. We limit ourself to just one corner. I have been incredibly passionate about learning how other cultures approach the table, and with that the many ways we can learn from them! To help me better understand Thai Table culture I welcomed on Hong Thaimee, Entrepreneur, NYC Thai Restaurant Owner & a new Gather Friend! Through this episode we will discuss:Thai Food 101 The rich history of what formed Thai flavors and cooking technique The difference between food from Northern Thai food & Southern Thai food How Thai food is served, enjoyed and ordered What table culture is like growing up in a Thai Household What Sets Thai Hospitality ApartThe beauty of a good question asker & MORE! Join us in this conversation that will certainly make you laugh, make you hungry and give you some inspiration for your own table! Visit Hong at: https://www.hongthaimee.com/& @hongthaimee

Luxury Travel Insider
Thailand | Expert panel: Discovering the Essence of Thailand Through Food, Textiles, and Off the Beaten Path Destinations

Luxury Travel Insider

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 57:30


We're shaking it up today with a panel of experts on one of my favorite countries, Thailand! Together we'll explore the bustling capital of Bangkok, stunning national parks, and the culture of this fascinating country. Our guests today are: James Beard Award Winning Chef, Andy Ricker, who lives in Chiang Mai and is an expert in Northern Thai cuisine. Oh, and he showed Anthony Bourdain around the area in an episode of Parts Unknown. Next we have Ake Rittinapakorn, who is a scholar and expert in Southeast Asian arts, antiques, and textiles, and can get our clients access to a royal family private retreat. Finally, Belinda Shillcock, expert on all up and coming destinations in Thailand and the regional managing director for Abercrombie & Kent, overseeing all of Southeast Asia. What I love about this episode is hearing these three souls speak passionately about food, tourism, and arts - and use their respective mediums to dive deep into the heart of what Thailand is all about. I learned a lot about how to be a true traveler from this episode, and I hope you do too.   Learn more at www.luxtravelinsider.com Connect with me on Social: Instagram LinkedIn

Asian Hustle Network
Vincent Kitirattragarn // Ep 31 // Creating Dang, the First Asian-American Snack Brand

Asian Hustle Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 49:14


Welcome to Episode 31 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Vincent Kitirattragarn on this week's episode. We interview Asian entrepreneurs around the world to amplify their voices and empower Asians to pursue their dreams and goals. We believe that each person has a message and a unique story from their entrepreneurial journey that they can share with all of us. Check us out on Anchor, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, TuneIn, Spotify, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a positive 5-star review. This is our opportunity to use the voices of the Asian community and share these incredible stories with the world. We release a new episode every Wednesday, so stay tuned! Vincent Kitirattragarn is the founder of Dang Foods, the first and only Asian-American snack company. He is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and has won multiple SOFI awards for “Best Snack”. He started the company in 2012 after he told his Thai-Chinese mother about his popup restaurant, and she gave him a recipe for Miang Kum, a Northern Thai dish that requires toasted coconut. Vincent made the dish, tasted the toasted coconut, and then immediately called his family to find more because it tasted so dang good. He then formed a company and named it Dang, after his mother. Please check out our Patreon at @asianhustlenetwork. We want AHN to continue to be meaningful and give back to the Asian community. If you enjoy our podcast and would like to contribute to our future, we hope you’ll consider becoming a patron. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asianhustlenetwork/support

Naturally Adventurous
Episode 17: Northern Thai National Parks

Naturally Adventurous

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 62:19


Ken and Charley chat about Charley's current family trip to northern Thailand. He explores Phu Suan Sai and Doi Phu Kha National Parks in search of lifers. The episode wraps up with an interview with Charley's 8 year old son, Felix. Don't miss the episode photo gallery: https://www.ken-behrens.com/podcast-episode-17 If you wish to support this podcast, please check out our patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com OR cfhesse@gmail.com Birding Nature Travel Adventure --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ken-behrens/message

Open Belly
Episode 01: Waldo Thai

Open Belly

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2019 28:54


In this episode, we sat down with Pam Liberda and Darrell Loo at Waldo Thai. Pam is cooking up traditional Northern Thai eats in a funky little strip mall location in Waldo. And Darrell, who you’ll find behind the bar, is slinging signature cocktails featuring ingredients inspired by Pam’s dishes. Both Pam and Darrell gave up their steady career paths to bring Kansas City a unique perspective on Thai food, featuring cuisine from a region that is often overlooked by Americans. Get ready to open your mind, fill your belly—and maybe pack some Tums, because Pam’s bringing the heat in her unique dishes.   Dishes featured in this episode: Pam’s Special Miang Kham Khao Tod Nam Sod Find Waldo Thai online at waldothaiplace.com and on Instagram @waldothai and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Waldo-Thai-182032939159272/. Waldo Thai is located at 8431 Wornall Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64114.    The Open Belly podcast is hosted by Danielle Lehman and shares the stories of first-generation American chefs in Kansas City. You can find the Open Belly podcast online at openbellypodcast.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @openbelly.

1 2 3 Show
Chewsday: Northern Thai Cuisine

1 2 3 Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2018 9:02


Ringer Food
Thai Food With Pok Pok Founder Andy Ricker | House of Carbs (Ep. 37)

Ringer Food

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2018 68:28


The Ringer’s Joe House is joined by Andy Ricker, the founder of Pok Pok, to talk about his journey from dishwasher to Northern Thai food expert and how traveling shaped him along the way. Then, House links up with Juliet Litman for another classic 'House of Carbs' Food News, featuring two (two!) stories from inside a White Castle.

The Culinary Institute of America
Northern Thai Khao Soi

The Culinary Institute of America

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2018 1:48 Transcription Available


At Four Seasons Chiang Mai's Rim Tai Kitchen, Executive Chef Stéphane Calvert, Thai Cuisine Chef “An” Anchalee Luadkha, and Assistant Chef Instructor “Tor” Suwattana Boonyara Hananusorn, prepare Chiang Mai's most internationally celebrated dish: Khao Soi. This classic chicken and noodle curry is topped with crispy fried noodles for a deliciously flavored and textured dish. Download recipes and watch the full series at http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA/thailand/

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The Culinary Institute of America
Northern Thai Cuisine at the Four Seasons Chiang Mai

The Culinary Institute of America

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2018 5:36 Transcription Available


Stéphane Calvert, Executive Chef at Four Seasons Chiang Mai, talks to us about traditions of Northern Thai cooking. He takes us on a tour of their aromatic herb garden, and to Rim Tai Kitchen, a Thai cooking school, where Chef “An” Anchalee Luadkham prepares Gaeng Hang Lay Gai Korat. This is a Northern Thai chicken ginger curry dish typically served on special occasions, such as weddings and holidays. Download recipes and watch the full series at http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA/thailand/

Pubcast Worldwide
Ep. 27 | Andy Ricker | Owner & Chef at Pok Pok | Live from Reel M Inn in Portland, OR

Pubcast Worldwide

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2017 50:30


You may have heard of Andy Ricker before. Perhaps it was through his VICE documentary FARANG? Or maybe you’ve seen him featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives or cruising around the Chiang Mai, Thailand with Bourdain on Parts Unknown. Or maybe – more simply – you just know him has “that white guy that makes awesome Thai food” and sits at the helm of the Pok Pok empire. From his traveling the world to falling in love with Northern Thai cuisine, Andy takes us through his journey to starting his successful restaurants that now span both Portland and New York City. And there was probably no more appropriate time to feature Andy on the Pubcast. Right on the heels of the release of his 2nd cookbook The Drinking Food of Thailand, Andy continues to enhance and share his craft and passion for Thai cuisine in its truest form, and this time around, he focuses on the snacky foods that pair well with a night of drinking in Thailand.  We met at Reel M Inn in Andy’s home base of Portland, OR for this episode. A dive through-and-through, at Reel M Inn you can expect low ceilings, a loud jukebox, an unpretentious vibe, and – most importantly – their famous fried “Chicken and JoJo’s.” After you listen, make sure to head over to PubcastWorldwide.com to leave a comment and sign-up for the monthly “Brewsletter.” Cheers!

KUT Weekend
KUT Weekend – June 2, 2017

KUT Weekend

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2017 35:09


Will Governor Greg Abbott call a special legislative session and for what issues? The story behind those handwritten “We Buy Houses” signs along streets in Austin. A food trailer on East Cesar Chavez brings Northern Thai street food to Austin. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at http://weekend.kut.org

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Special Sauce with Ed Levine
Andy Ricker on the Birth of Pok Pok

Special Sauce with Ed Levine

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2017 34:28


My guest on Special Sauce both this week and next is chef-restaurateur Andy Ricker, whose Pok Pok restaurants in Portland, Oregon, and in Brooklyn introduced me to the joys of Northern Thai food.   We delve into his hippie roots growing up in rural Vermont, his varied professional background ranging from working in low- and high-end restaurants to playing in several bands to house painting, and how his extensive travels helped transform his perspective of cooking from a way to get by into a passion.   When it opened, Ricker didn't call Pok Pok a Thai restaurant for a variety of reasons. I'll leave you here with just one of them: He didn't want people saying, "You're a white dude. How dare you claim tradition and authenticity." For the rest of them, you're just going to have to listen to both this week's episode and next week's, as well, when Andy and I take a deeper dive into the issues of authenticity and cultural appropriation. Don't worry. It will be time well spent.

Check, Please! Bay Area Podcast
Check, Please! Bay Area Season 12 reviews: Farmhouse Kitchen, OVO Tavern & Eatery, Anatolian Kitchen

Check, Please! Bay Area Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2017 28:00


Check out whimsical decor and Northern Thai street food in San Francisco; a lively neighborhood sports bar in Oakland; and Kurdish culture, cuisine, and wine in Palo Alto.

Bad Asian
Bad Asian No. 3 Andy Ricker: Not Even Asian

Bad Asian

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2016 25:14


If you're in PDX, LA or NYC you've probably tried Pok Pok, the eminently popular Northern Thai restaurants run by American chef Andy Ricker. While most people know Andy for his food (and, let's be honest, he draws attention for being a white guy promoting Asian cuisine) this interview is less about his restaurants or even Thai cooking as it is about cultural appropriation. Outsiders often play a role in transmitting cultures that aren't their own, and this episode takes a considered look at how and when doing so has a positive output.

Triple F - Fashion, Fitness, and of course Food
Monday Munchies Episode 008: Strange Foods Chicago Fest

Triple F - Fashion, Fitness, and of course Food

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2016 27:40


Monday Munchies Episode 008: Welcome to Monday Munchies: @StrangefoodsChicago and@chicagofoodevents are bringing to you the first annual strangefoodsfest. Ethnic places will get a chance to participate in their first ever tasting event. Each station will be highly decorated to represent their country. They are working very closely with each owners on what will be served. Chicago's first festival celebrating those "strange" things on menus around the Windy City. Guests will have the chance to sample out-of-the-ordinary fare from over a dozen small, local restaurants while sipping drinks provided by local brewers and distillers. Rotating ethnic dance troupes will keep the energy high and other entertainment will be added as the date gets closer. Ethnic foods from: Cambodian, Malaysian, Syrian, Northern Thai, Chinese, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, Japanese, Moroccan, Mexican, Lao and Cuban. Event Website - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1st-annual-strange-foods-chicago-festival-tickets-26454628506?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=esfb&utm-source=fb&utm-term=listing

Far East Travels Video Podcast
Chiang Rai, Thailand’s Star Attractions-Black Temple/White Temple

Far East Travels Video Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2016 10:19


First I better check the map to make sure I take the right turn off. OK I think I’m ready to go. Wait a minute, one more look at the map just to be sure. What was I thinking, maybe if I hold it this way I’ll remember? Well let’s just get going and figure out on the road. Hmmm, this just somehow doesn’t look right. Better pull over and check the map again. Finally on the right track to Wat Rong Khun or “The White Temple”. Even though people refer to it as a temple it’s not really that at all. More exhibit than temple the artist who created and funded it’s completion, Chalermchai Kositpipat, believes the white temple is an offering to Lord Buddha and we’ll ensure him an immortal life. When you first enter the area where the main building or ubosot is located you are immediately confronted with the weakness of human desire, greed and temptation symbolized by hundreds of outreaching hands. Crossing the bridge over the small lake takes you to the gate of heaven where you are met by two creatures who decide the fate of the dead. Make it past there and the countless tourists with selfie sticks and you arrive at the ubosot made with fragments of glass in the style of a traditional Thai 3 tiered roof temple. Photography is prohibited inside the main building which features murals with cultural icons like Michael Jackson, and fictitious characters including Freddy Kruger, Harry Potter and Hello Kitty. As well as scenes depicting nuclear war and terrorist attacks. If the intent is to highlight what’s wrong with the world the artist has made his point with this exhibit. The gardens and surrounding grounds of Wat Rong Khun are filled with small white pagodas styled in the same theme. Allow yourself enough time to stroll through the many walkways but keep in mind they take a lunch break at the white temple and close off the site. On May 5, 2014 an earthquake struck the northern province of Chiang Rai damaging the white temple. At the time Chalermchai Kositpipat figuring the temple complex was too damaged to be safe again vowed to demolish it and not rebuild. After a May 7th safety inspection deemed that all buildings were safe and structurally unharmed Kositpipat said he would restore the temple and continue his life work. A structure you won’t miss within the Wat Rong Khun complex is the gold building where you’ll find the restrooms and other services. Gold which is used to decorate many temples and stupas in Thailand in this case represents the body and symbolizes how people focus on money and worldly possessions. While the gold building is a place to relieve and refresh yourself it’s also meant as a reminder to make merit and not focus on material things and instead to place focus on the mind, as represented by the white building. I like Chiang Rai! The slow pace of the north and plenty of little cafes and a backpacker vibe Chiang Rai usually manages to squeeze an extra couple of days or more out of a traveller’s itinerary. When the town clock tower, albeit a gold one becomes one of the main nightly attractions with it’s beautiful light display you know you’ve arrived in a charming place. A wonderful town market that opens early in the morning and carries on the rest of the day and night with ready made meals, snacks, and lots of fresh cut fruit is super convenient and super tasty! You can also visit the night bazaar where there’s more food and nightly traditional entertainment. Back out on the road I visited another Chiang Rai attraction, Baan Dam, Black House, nicknamed “The Black Temple”. If you thought the white temple was over the top then be prepared to be truly shocked by some of the sites and exhibits of Baan Dam. Another museum or artistic vision created by national artist Thawan Duchanee this place is filled with everything from beautiful Northern Thai buildings and structures to animal skins, bones,

Chat Chow TV (HD)
Chef Bee / Khong River House

Chat Chow TV (HD)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2013


From the owners of Miami Beach’s southern-style eatery Yardbird comes Khong River House in Miami Beach. The inspiration for Khong River House emanates from founder John Kunkel’s passion for the celebrated foods prepared in the rural villages and city markets of Thailand, which he became enamored with while living and traveling extensively through its northern provinces. Chat Chow talks to Executive Chef Piyarat Potha Arreeratn (known as Chef Bee) who hails from the small town of Ban Sankhohiang in the Chiang Rai region. The cultures from Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam and other surrounding countries are the influence behind Khong River House’s Northern Thai cuisine. “Everybody has sticky rice,” says Chef Bee. “But we serve Burmese Sticky Rise that is soaked overnight with turmeric and salt. So its nice and yellow. The next day it is steamed with flash-fried garlic. The smell and aroma is beautiful.” A Thai temple in Homestead, Florida is importing all the produce, giving a new meaning to farm-to-table. Even the decor at Khong River House is authentic with license plates and a tin roof. The restaurant was even blessed by Thai Monks. “Traditional Thai people want somebody with a beautiful mind, beautiful heart, someone superior to give you a blessing.” Watch the video to learn about Chef Bee’s favorite dishes including Curry Boat Noodles, Pork Belly Curry and the eponymous “Killer Bee” cocktail.