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In the Weeds: What we’re willing to give up for family
Justin Pichetrungsi’s father started Anajak Thai Cuisine in Sherman Oaks in 1981. Pichetrungsi grew up in the restaurant and describes his dad as a hustler in his native Bangkok.
By Evan Kleiman • • 9m ListenJustin Pichetrungsi’s father started Anajak Thai Cuisine in Sherman Oaks in 1981. Pichetrungsi grew up in the restaurant and describes his dad as a hustler in his native Bangkok. Working as a tempura chef in a Japanese restaurant and in a Jack in the Box, Pichetrungsi’s father opened his restaurant after 12 years. Following his father’s stroke, Pichetrungsi gave up his career as a concept artist and art director at the Walt Disney Company.
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6 of 6Halloween candy, comfort food, spirit-free drinks, vegetarian meals- 0:00Homemade Halloween: peanuts, caramel, and chocolate
- 11:55Casting ballots for comfort food
- 20:21Reaching for alcohol-free beverages
- 30:26Soy eggs, avocado kachumbar and chile tofu: new vegetarian dishes
- 39:09Making magic from beans at the farmer’s market
- 47:25In the Weeds: What we’re willing to give up for familyYou’re reading this