The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen
Society & Culture
248 - Minh Phan - What Happens After A Michelin Star?
Chef Minh Phan is the founder of Porridge + Puffs and Phenakite. Phenakite came together in 10 days and would go on to win a Michelin star after less than a year.
Phenakite was also named the Los Angeles Times Restaurant of the Year in May 2021. This caused a 20,000 name waitlist to explode followed by the Michelin honor.
Phenakite is named for a mineral that becomes a gem under pressure, represents a triumph of turning the hardships of the pandemic into a rare jewel of an eatery.
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