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Cookbook | Đặc Biệt @knopfcooks
Supper club | @dacbietsupperclub
Chef | Author | Martini enthusiast 🍸

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Discover the vibrant flavors and heartfelt stories behind @chefnininguyen’s culinary journey in her new book, Đăc Biet.

Đăc Biet delves into Chef Nini’s childhood adventures through New Orleans East’s Asian markets, where her culinary passion first ignited. She shares how her Vietnamese roots intertwined with Cajun and Creole influences shape her delicious creations.

Tap the link in our bio to read more and get her recipes for Sticky Fried Shrimp Bánh Mì and Pork Ribs Glazed with Roasted Nước Mắm Sauce. https://bit.ly/3AiT5wB

#ChefNiniNguyen #NewOrleansCuisine #TopChefJourney by @chefnininguyen

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How to dice an onion 🧅 by @chefnininguyen

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@chefnininguyen took the flavors of Vietnamese iced coffee (sweetened condensed milk! instant coffee powder!) and infused them into tres leches cake 😍☕ #FNHotList

Get the recipe with the link in @foodnetwork's bio! by @chefnininguyen

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Next up: four nights in New Orleans!

The Anti-ICE Supper Club is headed for one of our favorite cities and one that has always known that the party is inseparable from the struggle.

From October 26-29, we are teaming up with some of the guiding lights of the NOLA hospitality community to raise funds for Immigration Services and Legal Advocacy (@islaimmigration), providing free legal representation to detained immigrants across Louisiana under a universal representation model.

Louisiana has become one of the largest immigrant detention hubs in the country, second only to Texas. Its detention centers sit in rural parishes, hours from the nearest city and from the nearest immigration lawyer. By supporting ISLA, you help ensure that financial barriers and geographic distance do not prevent immigrants from accessing legal services and pursuing immigration relief.

We kick off October 26 with an aperitivo at Patron Saint (@patronsaintwine), Leslie Pariseau’s (@lesliepariseau) Lower Garden District wine bar, along with California wines, bar snacks, and tarot readings.

On October 27, we sit down for a family-style dinner at Evviva (@evviva.nola), the Marigny favorite from local legends Rebecca Wilcomb and Marcus Jacobs.

On October 28, Chef Nini Nguyen (@chefnininguyen) welcomes just 16 guests to Đặc Biệt Supper Club (@dacbietsupperclub) for a family-style dinner rooted in her Vietnamese and New Orleans upbringing.

We close out October 29 with a backyard party at Bacchanal (@bacchanalwine), a Bywater institution for nearly 25 years, with live music, wine, and meats and vegetables grilled over an open fire.

Seats are limited. Get your tickets at the link in bio. If you cannot attend in person but would still like to support their vital work, please consider making a direct donation. That link is also in our bio!

(No AI was used here, regardless of what Meta’s AI would like us to believe!) by @chefnininguyen

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Three chefs. One unforgettable night. And yes… we made sure they got the full Oklahoma experience. 🤠🔥

Chef Kevin Lee, Chef Nini Nguyen, and Chef Ilan Hall came together at MAHT for a night full of big flavors, good energy, and a whole lot of fun.

But first? We had to show them around. 🎡🍗 From the Oklahoma State Fair to the MAHT kitchen, these three made the most of their time in OKC.

Thanks to everyone who came out and made it one to remember. ❤️

Until the next one…

#MAHTOKC #OKCEats #OKCDining #ChefCollab #OklahomaCity

@ilanhall @chefnininguyen @chefkleeokc
📸 @danny.vo.dang taken in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma by @chefnininguyen

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Summer highlights and favorite bites lately.

Randomly bumped into @gailsimmonseats at @theodorabeachclub while @lennoxhastie was on the fire and us leaving raving over the wagyu
(swipe for more)

@lennoxhastie + salt + open fire + @westholme PURE Australian Wagyu. So much skill, so much marbling and so much flavor 🥩 the best dish of the night.

📸 : @joanna.lin

#westholme #westholmewagyu #westholmepartner

Ate kangaroo for the first time and… I’m into it 🦘😳

I started @dacbietsupperclub and somehow it feels like my cookbook turned into a real place.

📸: @lyn.kim

One of my fav things about @dacbietsupperclub is getting to cook from my garden. Betel leaves wrapped around lemongrass @westholme waygu and grilled over charcoal.

#westholme #westholmewagyu #westholmepartner

Fav dessert I made this summer. mango sticky rice pudding. Fluffy, light and crunchy and most importantly, not too sweet! 😉

Still thinking about @meilin21 ‘s smoked @westholme Australian Wagyu beef cheeks. She put me onto @westholme and I just wished I had video of it slicing because these were so juicy from the marbling.

#westholme #westholmewagyu #westholmepartner

Basically hung out with @meilin21 all July and cooked at @turkeyandthewolf for tales.

Had QT with my grandma and cooked some of her fav dishes

Ate everything at @sunnsnyc . No notes

This perfect corn dog from @hungryeyesnola deserves its own moment.

Huge highlight is @yokaiberry opened a spot in New Orleans, @kira__nola , and now he calls Nola home :)

One of my fav bites at @thekingswaynola right now and get their calamari while you’re at it!

@meilin21 did the impossible and I like bitter melon. Turns out pork and black beans were the answer 😂

Still thinking about these cheesy gougeres with @petrossiannyc caviar. Luxurious summer. by @chefnininguyen

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Thank you @turkeyandthewolf for having us at such an incredible event with @absolutus! We had an absolute blast celebrating during Tales of the Cocktail. Amazing food, amazing drinks, and even better people. Grateful to be part of such a fun few days—hope to do it again 🤞🏼 taken in Turkey and the Wolf by @chefnininguyen

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Summertime

Hung with these dudes

Ate donuts

Are snacks with Sara

Hung with Mei

Pedicure time

Drank shots with family

Ate some dope viet bbq

World Cup game

Food networks top 10

Grandma turned 90

Ate more donuts

Ate crab cakes in Annapolis

Went to wedding

Sam and CJ’s wedding

Made strawberry pretzel salad

Richard became an influencer

Hung with these ladies

Ate delicious lychee by @chefnininguyen

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We’re still smiling from a perfect week with Mei Lin, Brandon Jew, Brady Ishiwata Williams, Nini Nguyen, and Sarah Thomas. A dinner party we’ll never forget!

Cheers to the chefs, the wine, and all who attended that made this kickoff to our summer so special. 🎥 @brooks_goon taken in Ojai Valley Inn by @chefnininguyen

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An early peek at this season’s edition of SUMMER HOUSE with Mei Lin & Friends - our exclusive culinary collaboration hosted at the breathtaking backdrop of a private estate at Ojai Valley Inn. This limited-time residency brings together celebrated chefs Mei Lin, Brandon Jew, Brady Ishiwata Williams and Nini Nguyen, along with wines curated by Sarah Thomas. The first two nights have been a celebration of hyper-local, seasonal ingredients, open-fire cooking, and the refined simplicity that evokes the vibes of a summer dinner party.

This sold out series concludes on Saturday evening, and we look forward to welcoming the lucky guests joining us for the final nights of service. 📸 @troxphotos taken in Ojai, California by @chefnininguyen

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May dinner at the studio. Photos by @mratard.

It’s wild that this tiny little thing we started around a table has turned into this many people wanting in. Thank you to everyone who’s joined us so far, sent kind messages, brought friends, drank good wine, and trusted us enough to let this grow in public.

A quick heads up: we’ll be closing memberships at the end of the month so the members already in the system have a chance at snagging a seat. Going forward, all dinner dates and reservation openings will be announced through the members mailing list and portal only.

So if you’ve been thinking about joining, now’s probably the time.

Also, if you sent in your membership fee with zero contact info… how exactly were we supposed to invite you to dinner 😭 Please email hello@chefnininguyen.com with your name + email so we can put you in the system.

chefnininguyen.com/dacbietsupperclub taken in New Orleans, Louisiana by @chefnininguyen

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5 months ago

We sold out our Jazz Fest weekend 1 dinners in under an hour. Still wrapping my head around that. Thank you.

Dietary note:
This is a working test kitchen, so the menu is served as is. I won’t be able to accommodate vegan menus or specific allergies right now. Vietnamese food naturally leans gluten free and dairy free, but beyond that, the menu will be what it is.

Photo by @coryjames_fontenot taken in New Orleans, Louisiana by @chefnininguyen

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