Thaimee Love
5-Course Ode to Chiang Mai Tasting Event
In the food world, former model Chef Hong Thaimee reigns as a true star. One of the most visible faces of Thai cooking the U.S., she has been the chef-owner of three New York City restaurants and has appeared on Iron Chef with Bobby Flay, Iron Gauntlet, and the new Kitchen Wars Thailand. A humanitarian activist, she joins luminaries like Martha Stewart and Padma Lakshmi as a face of the fight against HIV for RED and participates in the RestaurantHer campaign, making the restaurant industry a more equal place for women. She opened Thaimee Table in 2012 as Ngam, which the Village Voice promptly ranked as the Best Thai Food in NYC. She then rebranded it as Thaimee Table in 2017 to much fanfare and, just 6 months ago, she expanded her reach with Thaimee Love as a means of meeting the insatiable demand for her cuisine. We will be taking over the restaurant for this event, and Chef Thaimee will be on hand to take your questions and share her fascinating life story.
About the Host:
Hong Thaimee
Executive Chef & Owner
Originally from Chiang Mai, Thailand, Chef Thaimee began her food journey after a successful career in modeling. She cut her teeth at Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Spice Market and Perry Street restaurants, opening her first restaurant Ngam in 2012, (renamed Thaimee Table in 2018). She is author of the cookbook "True Thai" (2015) and has appeared on Iron Chef, Kitchen Wars Thailand, as well as videos for Insider, Buzzfeed, and Tastemade.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated.
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Krabong
chiang mai fries with cucumber, peanut, and sweet chili sauce
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Yum Hua Plee
banana blossom and chicken soup
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Dad's Famous Laab
northern thai-style chopped meat salad with garlic, herbs, lettuce, and dipping sauce
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Khao Soi
northern thai noodles in aromatic curry broth
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Pandan Custard
with roti
Thaimee Love
116 West Houston Street
New York, NY 10012
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $75 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What qualifies as valid proof of vaccination?
- To verify that you are fully vaccinated, and gain entry to the event, you must present to our event lead any one of the following forms of proof: your original physical vaccination card, a clearly legible photo of your original vaccination card, the CLEAR Health Pass App, the Excelsior Pass, or the NYC COVID Safe App. Please note, you will be only be considered “fully vaccinated” if it has been at least 14 days since you've received either (a) a second shot of the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, or (b) a single shot of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. More questions about this? Contact us at support@tastingcollective.com
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event the chef will provide substitutions for critical food allergies/dietary restrictions but will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at support@tastingcollective.com after you purchase tickets to let us know.
- What COVID safety precautions will be taken at this event?
- At this event, we will be accommodating all requests for separate tables rather than communal seating. Additionally, all food will be served family-style within groups. As per this restaurant's own COVID safety policy, all attendees must be fully-vaccinated to gain entry. However, proof of vaccination will be provided verbally, as this restaurant adheres to an honor system for vaccination confirmation. We will not be requiring attendees to show proof of vaccination at the door to gain entry.
