Southeast by Southwest

An talk with the crew behind 505 Night Market, Santa Fe's first Asian style Night Market. Featuring Rachel Lee, Lorraine Chow, Will Brandenburg and Jesus Horta Enriquez

In this podcast we explore how food serves as a source of comfort and connection to our family story in unstable times. I speak with Hue-Chan Karels and Chef Erica Tai of Alkeme restaurant in Santa Fe, who share about some exciting ways for the public to participate in our food and stories. I also talk about the great honor of working with the Alkeme team on sharing these cultural experiences with...

The Southeast by Southwest podcast is back for a 3rd season exploring the stories and people at the intersection of Asia, the American Southwest and beyond. For our first episode we uncover the history of hibachi in both Japan and America and talk with two groups bringing this beloved cuisine to the streets of New Mexico through their food trucks. Homegirls Hibachi and Bachi Boys feature with thei...

Derek explores New Mexican Asian American traditions with Chefs Jenn Yi, John Katrinak and Krina Cake in the final episode of the year.

An interview with Chef Basit Gauba of Tikka Spice Food Truck in Albuquerque. Chef explains how South Asian cuisine is like American barbecue, as well as what he does to get those incredible flavors.

For part 1 of our South Asian food series I interview with Chef Paulraj Karuppasamy of Paper Dosa in Santa Fe. We talk about his start in the food industry, how Paper Dosa came to be and his unique approach to bringing authentic flavor to the high dessert.

An interview with Chef David DeGaspar of Oni Noodles in Albuquerque, also featuring Alon Silverblatt-Buser of Silverleaf Farm.

Derek investigates where Asia and New Mexico meet when it comes to dessert, with guests Krina Cake of Planty Sweet and Isaiah Rugsaken of Khanom Popup.

An exploration of Asian food trucks in New Mexico, featuring Jae Stulock of Umamimoto and Nam Tran of Nom Nom on Wheels.

An exploration of kimchi in New Mexico from its origins to the present day, with MiYoung's Farm owner Jenn Yi and Soo Bak Seoul Bowl owner John Katrinak.

An introduction to a podcast exploring Asian Food, New Mexico and the relationship they share