During a lavish lunch at Borit Gogae in Los Angeles' Koreatown, Kristen Kish — chef, author, winner and now host of Top Chef — sits with R29 Entertainment Director Melissah Yang and chats about the complexities of cultural identity as a transracial adoptee and her new memoir, "Accidentally on Purpose".
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Fam Style is a food and interview series spotlighting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) changemakers across entertainment, food, art, and culture. Over shared meals at AAPI-owned restaurants, we sit down with creators, artists, and innovators to talk about identity, ambition, community, and the stories that shape us. Through intimate conversations and the language of food, we highlight the nuance, joy, and resilience within the AAPI experience—one dish at a time.
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