Because of Painter’s prestigious award, expect a long wait if you are planning on dining at either one of these hotspots!
Painter’s newest spot in Kemah, Th Prsrv, focuses on Thai and Native American cuisines, echoing both chef Painter and co-owner David Skinnner’s upbringing with indigenous cuisines. Describing her cuisine as “unapologetically Thai,” Painter was inspired to open her own eatery because she couldn’t find genuine Thai flavors at Houston restaurants. Prior to opening Thai restaurant Street to Kitchen in 2020, Painter worked at Theodore Rex under chef Justin Yu and seafood eatery SaltAir Kitchen.Įast End Street to Kitchen opened during the height of the pandemic, but it gained popularity early on and has retained a loyal following. Painter learned her cooking skills from her family and her grandmother who owned a restaurant, and then she cooked in different Bangkok pastry shops and restaurants. Wildly known as “Chef G,” Painter moved to Houston eight years ago from Northern Thailand and could barely speak English. To borrow from The New York Times, which presented a similar list recently: We welcome dissent. We love what they’ve been doing lately, and we’re genuinely curious about what they’ll do next. Those named to the inaugural Cool 100 stood apart for their aesthetic and impact, their attitude and intrigue. And kindness is always cool.Īlso, to be on the CityBook list, you must live and work primarily in Houston. (That’s another list.) However, we are impressed by maturity - and accomplishment in all fields. We’re not necessarily honoring the legends of Houston or the most generous philanthropists, and we’re not ranking the saints. We have a bias, we admit, for young, beautiful and artistic. We like the rich and famous, and those doing their thing quietly their own way, outside the limelight. We like people who have made it to the top, and those striving to get there. We like fun and sexy, and cerebral and poised.
The Cool 100 - graciously sponsored by Four Seasons Hotel Houston, the Post Oak Collection and Insólito Tequila - is our way of commenting on Houstonians drawing our attention right now. This is a lark, a fun way to fill some magazine pages. To that, we say: You’re right, it’s crazy. “You think she is cooler than him? You included this person?! You left off that one!?” And you might say attempting to “rank” the coolest people in Houston is a fool’s errand, one that will leave us immediately open to criticism. “We hope it inspires people to embrace their imperfections, as was the theme of the campaign."ĭeciding who and what is cool is not only a moving target but also entirely subjective. “It's important to see trans representation in the media today," says Maddie, who also stars in an upcoming YSL beauty ad. Their stars will surely rise even higher as their showstopping new fragrance campaign makes its debut. Hair by Gary Gill, makeup by Diane Kendal and nails by Mei Jawajiri.Īs fall nears, Margo and Maddie plan on rolling with the punches and staying flexible. We also really miss our mom, and haven't seen her in so long." “But we don't speak any French so that has definitely been a struggle, even in tasks as small as laundry or grocery shopping, but we are slowly learning. “A lot of alone time has let us self-reflect and grow closer," says Margo. Having ventured overseas for what they thought would just be a few runway shows in February, the Whitleys essentially got stuck in France when COVID hit, and decided to make themselves at home.
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