Reflecting on the last 15 years, the proud “copycat” chef speaks frankly about Thai food, America’s dining scene and where the two – as well as Pok Pok – intersected.
A decade and one Covid-19 pandemic later, the couple are hatching bold plans for their flagship, starting with not reopening the restaurant. But don’t be alarmed. They’re closing Bo.lan for a very good reason.
In honour of Bourdain Day, we’ve asked friends of The Local Tongue to share memories of the great man and stories about the influence he’s had on their lives.
His hit-list of names to look out for is a mix of the big-name and the small, the emerging and established. It is a snapshot of everything that’s great about Australia’s vibrant wine landscape.
We sit down with the Chef’s Table star to talk about his new restaurant, his public reputation and what he really thinks about awards and rankings.
