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Food Scene San FranciscoJuicy Bites: SF's Sizzling Food Scene Secrets Revealed!Food Scene San Francisco **From Pier to Plate: San Francisco's Culinary Renaissance**In the ever-evolving gastronomic landscape of San Francisco, a fresh wave of dining experiences is redefining what it means to eat out. This city's culinary heartbeat thrives on innovation, cultural fusion, and a commitment to local flavors, making it an undeniable mecca for food enthusiasts.**New Openings Stir Excitement**Among the latest culinary openings lighting up the bay, one cannot overlook Empress by Boon. Perched high above Chinatown, Chef Ho Chee Boon’s contemporary Chinese cuisine is creating quite the bu...
2025-03-1503 min
First BiteWhat should we expect for restaurant menus in 2024?4 predictions from senior food & beverage editor Bret Thorn:Indian cuisine, finallyTrend watchers have been waiting for Indian cuisine to really take off in American dining for decades, and it seems to finally be happening. Medium- to high-end independent Indian restaurants are opening across the country, some led by big-name restaurateurs including Maneet Chauhan in Nashville, Rohini Dey in Chicago, and Srijith Gopinathan in San Francisco, and others by operators still developing names for themselves. Then there’s the growing roster of fast-casual Indian restaurants including Rasa, Curry Up Now, The Kati Roll Company, Tarka In...
2024-01-0206 min
No Fungi, No Future: Celebrating the Impact of Fungi, Mushrooms, and Mycelium in our Lives12: Culinary Journeys with Chef Srijith GopinathanIn this delectable episode, join us on a fascinating culinary journey with Chef Srijith Gopinathan. Discover the inspiring story of how Chef Srijith embarked on his culinary career. Chef Srijith shares insights into the art and science of cooking. Tune in as he unveils some of his favorite books that have shaped his approach to the culinary world, offering a unique blend of tradition and innovation. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a passionate home cook, this episode promises to satiate your appetite for culinary wisdom and delightful stories.
2023-12-2010 min
Shortcast over CoffeeLife before and after the Michelin Star ft Chef Srijith Gopinathan (Part 2)This is Part 2 of my conversation with Chef Srijith Gopinathan. For continuity, please check out part 1 before moving over to part 2.
In this episode, we discuss how Indian cuisine, with its different techniques, has carved a niche for itself. We also talk about his life before and after the Michelin star and dealing with bad patrons.
2023-08-1036 minShortcast over CoffeeIndian Restaurant Culture in the West : Fine Dining and QSR ft Chef Srijith Gopinathan (Part 1)In the world of food, earning a Michelin star is like winning an Oscar - very difficult and very rare. Our guest today has two! Earning two Michelin stars is almost impossible. Only around 140 restaurants in the world hold that distinction.
Today we have with us Chef Srijith Gopinathan. His love for food and obsession with detail helped him build a business that includes two of the best Indian restaurants in California - Ettan in Palo Alto and the recently opened Copra in San Francisco. Srijith is the chief culinary officer at Mamu, a company that makes...
2023-08-0832 min
Sources and SinksIndian Cuisine, Global Palate! - A conversation with Srijith GopinathA conversation with world's only Michelin 2 Star Indian Chef - Srijith Gopinathan.Srijith is Executive Chef at Taj Campton in San Francisco and is co-owner of a new California Indian restaurant - Ettan in downtown Palo Alto in broader San Francisco Bay Area.In an engaging chat, Srijith answer many questions includingWhat does it mean by Cal Indian Cuisine?Comparing Indian cuisine vs French CuisineIndian cuisine and flavor theory rulesCan Michelin system truly judge Indian cuisine?Experimental or Authentic Indian cuisine?Top Indian Restaurants in United StatesTop 5 Indian restaurants in the world.
2020-08-2635 min