Gabrielle Nicole Pharms is an Austin, Texas-based award-winning writer, and columnist with bylines in major publications such as Travel + Leisure, Imbibe, Food + Wine, Rolling Stone, and many other outlets. She's currently a contributing editor for American Whiskey Magazine.
As Songkran marks the Thai New Year, three chefs across continents come together through food, shaping a shared narrative of identity, tradition, and change.
At Lielle in Los Angeles, chef Marcus Jernmark regularly resets his menu, betting diners will trust the experience even when their favorite dish disappears.
At SoNoMa in Kyoto, Kyle and Katina Connaughton bring the philosophy behind SingleThread into a more focused, hyper-seasonal expression shaped by place.