The weather’s finally starting to clear up! Here’s what’s happening in March — a little dance (Jabbawockeez!), a little music (Lea Salonga live!), and some dishes best served cold (courtesy of Korean hottie Won Bin).
The Bangerz “Jabbawockeez MUS.I.C.” album release
When: March 1
Where: iTunes
By now, everyone knows the Jabbawockeez, the winners of MTV’s hit dance show, America’s Best Dance Crew, who have single-handedly elevated Asian Americans to the top of the hip-hop dance world. But do you know The Bangerz, the six-man, mostly Asian American DJ and production team that produces all the original music for all Jabbawockeez’ performances? Better study up. ‘Cause they’re about to hit the big time.
Debbie Lee, a finalist from The Next Food Network Star.
Remember Debbie Lee, one of the finalists for The Next Food Network Star? She wow’d the judges with her gastronomic mix of soul food and Korean cuisine, which just so happens to be the hottest thing in foodie-dom right now. Frankly, mix anything with the spicy, sweet, pungent, flavorful tastes of Korean food and you’ve got a winner.
Well, if you’re going to be anywhere near the Los Angeles area this spring, you’re in luck. Lee will make her next culinary appearance as a part of the limited engagement Guest Chef Series at Los Angeles’ Breadbar on West Third Street starting today.
Her Seoultown Tapas menu sounds vaguely familiar to Korean cuisine aficionados, but with a definite twist. Taking inspiration from “sool jip” (Korean pubs) small plates, the menu includes Korean rice cylinders with maple smoked bacon and jalapeno ponzu; kimchi ramen with egg drop, spicy fish broth and Japanese popcorn; and slow cooked cod, chile scallion sauce, roasted daikon and mountain rice.
It’s all a preview to Lee’s newest restaurant venture, a Korean-inspired pub slated to open later this year in Los Angeles. And I, for one, can’t wait.
Lee’s Seoultown Tapas menu will be available at Breadbar from February 24 – April 10, 2010, Tuesday to Saturday, 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm. Small plates start at $8. Call 310-205-0124 for reservations.
