Searing Stories

Candid stories served over a nice dinner.

Hosted by Edward Gao and William Chai.

Our editorial aims to document the depth of human experience by speaking with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Each session is a transcribed conversation accompanied with a hearty meal we prepare to no cost of your own, intended to isolate insights on creative process and specific personal growth.

Participation in Searing Stories requires formal application.

We seek individuals with compelling, rigorous stories concerning their craft, a systemic realization, or a moment of defined personal growth. Acceptance is based on the quality and specificity of the story proposed. All participants must agree to and sign our media consent and release agreement prior to the session.

View the full Consent and Release Agreement here

The Menu!


Appetizer

Sad Escargot

with fresh herbs and a signature garlic butter sauce.


Chef’s Personal Wings

in a reduction sauce. (weekly rotation)


Employed Octopus

with garlic butter sauce and spice melange.


Edemame Love

pan-seared, with toasted sesame oil and artisan salt flakes.


Complimentary fruits are served.


Main

Burgled burgler

(burger) with a sirloin beef patty, gruyère cheese, and fries on the side.


12oz Steak Frites on vacation

with a red wine reduction, accompanied by fries and chef’s choice of salad.


Friendly Chicken Fricassée

in a creamy mushroom sauce with asparagus and roasted potato wedges.


Salmon at play

poached or pan-seared with hollandaise sauce.


Dessert

Black Sesame Ice Cream in exile


Meteorite Pie


Rational Pistachio Eclair


Beverages


Juice

cranberry, strawberry lemonade, guava.


VOSS Artisan Water

still or sparkling.

Volume 1

Janiru Jayatunge

Student

“Disarray”

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