Chef Deang draws on recipes collected during owner Punya Tipyasothi’s two-month culinary journey to craft spicy Thai curries

More than 20 noodle dishes sidekicked by stir-fries and chef's specials imbued with curries, coconut, and an array of authentic Thai spices

Restaurant co-owner walks 10–12 students through a complete Creole meal, including gumbo followed by an appetizer, entree, and dessert

Wonton soup precedes shredded pork mopped up by mandarin pancakes, mushroom chicken dabbled with pea pods, or tofu stir fried with veggies

Indian and Pakistani dishes are roasted in a traditional tandoor oven to enhance flavors

Players compete in bar games such as flip cup and beer pong in bar with seven high-def flat-screen TVs and arcade

Barbecue joint featured on Food Network's BBQ with Bobby Flay pairs signature brisket, pork ribs, and hot links with hearty sides and pie

All-day breakfast dishes, burgers with apple-smoked bacon, and brews; live music, comedy, and DJs

Dry-aged steaks and grilled seafood that garnered praise from the Seattle Times and Zagat

USDA choice philly-cheesesteak subs, turkey-cheddar melts, bacon three-cheese steaks, and philly veggie subs