Kate Kassin

2 weeks ago | bonappetit.com | Kate Kassin

At Rasarumah, Johnny Lee has taken the decision fatigue out of ordering dessert. The Cendol Sundae at his Los Angeles restaurant is one of just two options. The satisfyingly savory dessert emerges in a retro glass with contrasting layers of coconut-pandan ice cream, neon green pandan jelly noodles, clusters of sweet red beans, dark and rich gula melaka syrup, and a sprinkle of puffed rice.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kate Kassin

Photography by Kevin RoussoAt Rasarumah, Johnny Lee has taken the decision fatigue out of ordering dessert. The Cendol Sundae at his Los Angeles restaurant is one of just two options. The satisfyingly savory dessert emerges in a retro glass with contrasting layers of coconut-pandan ice cream, neon green pandan jelly noodles, clusters of sweet red beans, dark and rich gula melaka syrup, and a sprinkle of puffed rice.

1 month ago | bonappetit.com | Kate Kassin

While Post Company projects span the hospitality industry, it’s the New York– and Wyoming-based design firm’s restaurant projects, like Raf’s and Cafe Zaffri in Manhattan and the Lafayette Hotel in San Diego, that exemplify their elegant aesthetic—a unique blend of escapism and pragmatism. The process that brings their designs to life is an anthropological exercise.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kate Kassin

Photo by Gentl & HyersWhile Post Company projects span the hospitality industry, it’s the New York– and Wyoming-based design firm’s restaurant projects, like Raf’s and Cafe Zaffri in Manhattan and the Lafayette Hotel in San Diego, that exemplify their elegant aesthetic—a unique blend of escapism and pragmatism. The process that brings their designs to life is an anthropological exercise.

1 month ago | bonappetit.com | Kate Kassin

Chef Nick Wong spent nearly two decades in high-end kitchens, including Ssäm Bar and Gramercy Tavern in New York, and Incanto in San Francisco, contributing to other chefs’ visions. Now he’s gearing up to open Agnes & Sherman, his first solo venture. At the modern Asian American diner in Houston, he’ll serve honey pecan shrimp toast and scallion waffles with sambal honey butter.