International/global trends are coming on, said Chef Nickolas Martinez, vice president of culinary operations for Union Square Events. People are also looking at spices.
Nine chefs went toe-to-toe in the rapid-fire competition at the Javits center. Marprasert won the $1,000 cash prize and bragging rights with his seua rong hai aka crying tiger a beef dish served with a dipping sauce featuring traditional Thai flavors like tamarind, palm sugar, cilantro root, bird's eye chili and mint leaves.
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