25 min
Bad Asian No. 3 Andy Ricker: Not Even Asian Bad Asian
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- Society & Culture
If you're in PDX, LA or NYC you've probably tried Pok Pok, the eminently popular Northern Thai restaurants run by American chef Andy Ricker.
While most people know Andy for his food (and, let's be honest, he draws attention for being a white guy promoting Asian cuisine) this interview is less about his restaurants or even Thai cooking as it is about cultural appropriation.
Outsiders often play a role in transmitting cultures that aren't their own, and this episode takes a considered look at how and when doing so has a positive output.
If you're in PDX, LA or NYC you've probably tried Pok Pok, the eminently popular Northern Thai restaurants run by American chef Andy Ricker.
While most people know Andy for his food (and, let's be honest, he draws attention for being a white guy promoting Asian cuisine) this interview is less about his restaurants or even Thai cooking as it is about cultural appropriation.
Outsiders often play a role in transmitting cultures that aren't their own, and this episode takes a considered look at how and when doing so has a positive output.
25 min