In Second Homegrown Houston, Street to Kitchen's Chef G and Graham Painter Come With Tasty Challenge for Local Chefs
HOUSTON, July 31, 2024 — Homegrown Houston returned for its second year to celebrate the diversity and ingenuity of the Houston food scene at Asia Society Texas. Hosted by Chef G and Graham Painter of Street to Kitchen, the event kicked off at the heels of the previous evening's storm, as chefs came together to offer guests dishes from seven countries across Asia.
Taking up Chef G's challenge to cook "All Asian, No Fusion," chefs presented traditional classics from Asian cuisines with authentically sourced ingredients. The hosts from Street to Kitchen led by representing Thailand with Hor Mo Mahi and Hor Mok Hed.
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Chef Vanarin Kuch of Koffeteria grilled up Cambodian steaks in AST's Green Garden while Chef Manabu Horiuchi set up a Japanese sushi station for his Toru Maku Temaki. Musaafer was represented by Chef Mayank Istwal and the dish Palak Patta Chaat, and also featured a cocktail created by Mixologist Afzal Kaba: Meticulously Keri, a high-end take on a popular drink in India. Chef Suu Khin represented Myanmar with traditional Burmese noodle soup Mohinga; Subó's Chef Gabriel Medina presented Dinuguan, a savory spiced pork blood stew; and Xin Chào's Chef Tony Nguyen served a pork dish braised with traditional Vietnamese ingredients. Guests also enjoyed complimentary drinks by Kroger and Coam Beverage.
About Asia Society Texas
Asia Society Texas believes in the strength and beauty of diverse perspectives and people. As an educational institution, we advance cultural exchange by celebrating the vibrant diversity of Asia, inspiring empathy, and fostering a better understanding of our interconnected world. Spanning the fields of arts, business, culture, education, and policy, our programming is rooted in the educational and cultural development of our community — trusting in the power of art, dialogue, and ideas to combat bias and build a more inclusive society.
