For the uninitiated, Anthony Ha and Sadie Mae Burns spent years running Ha's Đặc Biệt, a Vietnamese pop-up that ricocheted across New York City and beyond. During the pandemic, their egg-scallion bánh mì and cabbage rolls stuffed with pork shank developed something close to cult status. They even staged a Paris residency before the New York Times (and just about everyone else) started singing their praises. But the dream was always a permanent home.
San Francisco has a complicated relationship with tech. We're less than 50 miles from Silicon Valley, and much of the city thrives on an enthusiasm for Waymos and living in a world where self-driving cars take you to the Apple Store to buy VR glasses. But sometimes you need a break from all that-a place that feels downright analog, where you can turn on your phone's do-not-disturb and look at a menu instead of a QR code.
"Chef Hai embodies the essence of Hue's culinary heritage while infusing it with a global perspective. His unwavering dedication, humility and creativity have earned him this well-deserved recognition."
One familiar name among the vendors is local Korean barbecue chain Honey Pig, which is trying out a new 'Cupbop' concept featuring grilled meats in customizable cups.