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Here are five Thai recommendations from the man who was first to win bragging rights to the title of Top Chef.
FIND...
THREE CRABS FISH SAUCE
What: Fermented anchovy-based fish sauce and a great basic to have.
Why: "Adds a brininess to sauces and dips."
Buy: Amazon.com.
THAI FOOD COOKBOOK
What: Thai recipes by Michelin-rated restaurateur and writer David Thompson.
Why: "It's kind of a bible. It's definitely not for somebody that wants to pick up Thai food and learn, because it's pretty detailed. But it's legit."
Buy: Amazon.com.
EAT...
CHAO THAI RESTAURANT
What: Authentic Thai restaurant.
Why: "It's super tiny. It's almost like walking into a Chinese take-out restaurant, except it's Thai food."
Where: 8503 Whitney Ave, Elmhurst, NY, T: 718.424.4999
SRIPRAPHAI RESTAURANT
What: Lively and casual Thai restaurant.
Why: "They do a great duck curry."
Where: 64-13 39th Ave, Woodside, NY, T: 718.899.9599, www.sripraphairestaurant.com
DRINK...
MEKHONG
What: Thai rice-based liquor.
Why: "It's very rum-ish, it almost has some characteristics of whisky."
Buy: at these retailers.
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