Harold Dieterle may be Long Island-born, but he knows his way around Thai cooking. At Kin Shop, the ur-Top Chef mixes traditional dishes, Western technique, and local ingredients to maximum effect. Read more.
James Beard-winner Andy Ricker brings his Portlandia phenomenon to the BK and the lines follow. An extensive menu provides entry into a world of authentic Thai cuisine. Read more.
As China’s southernmost province, Yunnan cuisine draws influence from nearby Thailand & Vietnam. Chef Travis Post (late of Franny's) turns out the bright flavors of traditional Yunnan cuisine. Read more.
Gabe Stulman’s Little Wisco empire moves on from Italian and New American to tackle Japanese bar food. As telegraphed by the name, authenticity takes a backseat to creativity at this upbeat izakaya. Read more.
Zak Pelaccio pioneered the western chef/eastern beats trend with his Malaysian-inspired Fatty Crab. The Fatty Crew has partnered up with Leah Cohen to drop Thai, Filipino, & Indian flavors on the LES. Read more.
Chef Julieta Ballesteros' fusion menu channels Latin flavors into Chinese favorites, with results like chorizo dumplings, Peking Duck tacos, and mole poblano lo mein. Read more.
When you’re craving Balinese, the Van Leeuwen crew has branched out from ice cream to Indonesian fusion, with former Otto hand, Sophia Loch, running the kitchen. Read more.
