Reimagining Thanksgiving: Thai Flavors with Chef Nikky Phinyawatana

Local Guest Chef. Demonstration. You will not be cooking in this class. Age Restrictions For ages 13 & up Description Thanksgiving traditions meet the bold, vibrant flavors of Thailand in this festive cooking demonstration with Chef Nikky Phinyawatana of Asian Mint. Discover how classic holiday ingredients and comforting Thanksgiving favorites can be transformed with the bright herbs, aromatic spices, and dynamic flavor combinations that define Northeastern Thai cuisine. Chef Nikky will prepare four Thanksgiving-inspired Thai dishes that are both approachable and packed with flavor, sharing the techniques, ingredients, and culinary traditions that make this region's cuisine so distinctive. As she cooks, you'll sit back, relax, and enjoy generous tastings of each dish while picking up tips for bringing a fresh Thai twist to your own holiday table. Whether you're looking to reinvent your Thanksgiving menu or simply explore a new side of Thai cooking, this flavorful and festive class is sure to inspire your holiday celebrations. For ages 13 & up. Attendees not yet 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult who has purchased a ticket. Tickets are priced per person. Each attendee must purchase a ticket. 21 or older? You'll enjoy a glass of wine with the meal. ABOUT NIKKY PHINYAWATANA: Chef Nikky (Nikky Phinyawatana) was born in Dallas to an American mom and an Asian dad. Shortly after she was born, her family moved to Thailand, where she grew up experiencing a unique, tasty blend of multicultural, "Texas Thai" cooking. Her Asian family taught her how to make simple things like fried rice taste absolutely delicious, and she learned how to select the freshest vegetables and meats. Her Texan family taught her how to bake scrumptious country-style cakes and cookies. This “Texas Thai/Asian Fusion” upbringing ignited Nikky’s deep passion for food, culture, and travel. Asian Mint has receive many awards and accolades including Eater Dallas #1 Best Thai Food; CultureMap Dallas’ Top 100 Restaurants; USA Today Featured Restaurant; Zagat Featured Restaurant; D magazine's "Readers Choice" Award; and many more. Menu • Crispy Egg Rolls • Tom Kha Soup • Thanksgiving Fried Rice • Sweet Thai Rice Pudding with Sweet Corn and Longan Fruit Safety & Precautions • At check-in, you will be asked to sign a waiver before entering the Cooking School. • For that reason, we ask that all attendees arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the confirmed start time of the class. FAQs For more information about our classes, please click on the links below: Find FAQs about our in-store classes here. Find FAQs about your private classes here.