Friend of the Podcast, superchef, and media sensation Yia Vang is back with your guys on LFE, and not a moment too soon, as he and his team at Vinai approach the final stretch of preparations for their massively anticipated restaurant opening.

When Yia last joined the program, he detailed the many challenges he faced in embarking on this long journey, making this chapter of the story even more worth celebrating. He tells Charles & Ben more about how his love for his parents inspired all that Vinai represents, the attention to detail of all the various design and furnishing choices in the new space, details about the forthcoming menu (including a hidden SECRET MENU that can be found IN the restaurant), and a heck of a lot more about what's going on in his life right now, in addition to these six topics (+six shots) of the week:

💭 Name a meal you used to be able to have that you can’t anymore, and you really really miss it.

🌡️ Would you rather never eat a hot meal again -or- never have a cold drink again?

⛱️ What is your favorite (non food or drink related) thing to do on a gorgeous day?

🐓 What is your favorite part of a chicken?

🗺️ What destination is your top I-want-to-go-but-I-haven’t-booked-anything yet?

🥰 What is the simplest thing in life right now that brings you joy and laughter?

Pull your seat up to the table, and join the conversation! LFE starts now.

Beverages of Choice

This week's featured spirit, courtesy of our sponsors at Suntory Global Spirits:

• Maker's Mark 101 High Proof Bourbon

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