Andy Ricker - Pok Pok - Portland/NYC

Be prepared for Asian dining like you've never experienced. Sit down for a family style Thai banquet as one of the best Thai chefs in the world shares with you his passion for Thailand's culinary delights, in the newly renovated Everybody's - Izakaya restaurant.

Pok Pok is currently number 8 in the Bon Appetit '20 Most Important Restaurants in America' list.
Named a 'game changer' by the New York Times, Andy Ricker is a James Beard Award winning chef who is changing the face of Asian dining in the US. With a growing empire on both US coasts, his commitment to the flavours of Thailand sees him spend time there every year, bringing back new inspiration.

Andy will join forces with Everybody's - Izakaya Chef Nick Honeyman for this one night only flavour explosion - get your tickets now!

This event is communal dining, please note that you may be sitting at a table with other diners.

If any in your group have any special dietary requirements, please let us know BEFORE the event by emailing Ginnaya@befestivals.co.nz.

Ticket price includes matching wines.
Everybody's Izakaya phone number (09) 929 2702.

 

 

A Taste of Pok Pok Menu
Nautilus Marlborough Cuvee, Crafty Beggars Golden Days

AMUSE
Ike's Vietnamese fish sauce wings
Pok Pok's signature dish
Opawa Pinot Gris 2012, Crafty Beggars Golden Days

MAINS
Yam Samun Phrai
Northern Thai variation of an herbal salad with rhizomes, herbs, pork, dried shrimp and nuts
Villa Maria Reserve Marlborough Riesling 2010, Hoegaarden

Muu Paa Kham Waan
Grilled wild boar neck with spicy lime and chili sauce and iced mustard greens
Villa Maria Reserve Marlborough Riesling 2010, Mac's Sassy Red
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Laap Plaa Meuang
Minced fish salad with complex spice seasoning, fried shallots and garlic served with a raw herb and veg plate
Yalumba Eden Valley Viognier, Hoegaarden

Jin Hoom
Northern Thai simmered Silver Fern Farms Beef with chillies and herbs
Villa Maria Single Vineyard Ihumatao Gewurtztarminer 2012, Mac's Sassy Red

Jaw Phak Kaat
Stewed mustard greens with pork ribs, tamarind, dried chillies
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Khao Niaw (sticky rice)

DESSERT
Khanom Luuk Pear
Steamed Northern Thai sweet made with overripe NZ pears and coconut cream
Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Late Harvest Riesling 2010

 

 

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Restaurant Month in the BIG little City is proudly sponsored by American Express
www.americanexpress.com/newzealand

The event organisers, Lemongrass Productions would also like to thank the official suppliers of Restaurant Month: Silver Fern Farms, Nautilus Estate and Villa Maria.