The fascinating stories and inspired recipes of unlikely or unsung American creators, community-builders, and collectives who made an enduring mark on food, drink, and hospitality.
Danny Kaye and the Ying’s Thing
A primer on the accidental actor-singer-comedian-dancer-diplomat-heart surgeon-orchestra conductor-jet pilot-businessman-baseball titan come cook who became one of the most celebrated Chinese chefs of an era. Recipe for Kaye’s Lion’s Head.
The Elegant Life of Esther Eng
A look at the Cantonese-American producer, director, queer icon, and serial restauranteur who had become a darling of the Chinese dining scene in Manhattan by the 1950s. Recipe for Esther's Chinese Five-Spice Braised Beef Short-Ribs.
