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Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoy my work for four distinctly different media outlets: WCPO – the ABC-affiliated television station in Cincinnati, Ohio; Polly Magazine – an arts and culture magazine; Movers & Makers – a Cincinnati arts and culture publication; and Our Kitchen Roots – my personal blog. You might notice a common theme across these stories: Food. Well, that’s no accident. Food is a universal connector; it frees us to share the most amazing stories. It also connects the different chapters of my professional life, from my early days in engineering to now, a brand maker through great storytelling.

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Nine promising restaurants to look forward to in 2020

bygraceyek January 2, 2020

Photo from @theaperturecinci Instagram: Grilled branzino Northern Thai-style curry, little neck clams, gai lan, leeks, herbs, and flowers from Waterfields.

As we anticipate more restaurant openings in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, we will, once again, be spoiled for choice. From expansions by beloved local chefs, to new entries — from a nationally acclaimed chef of Korean roots, to a “boomerang” chef moving home from D.C. — here are some restaurants I’m looking forward to this year.

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Pho Lang Thang goes big

bygraceyek September 4, 2019

Photo by G. Yek: L to R – Danny Yant, Duy Nguyen, Mike Dew, Bao Nguyen. (Not shown: David Le.)

Cincinnati: The wait is over. The NEW Pho Lang Thang opens TODAY. This restaurant group stays grounded to their heritage and community even as they expand their presence in the city’s dining scene.

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