In this episode of Great Things with Adrian Williams, Adrian visits Golden HOF in New York City to cook Spicy Rice Cake Carbonara with Chef Sam Yoo.

A Korean-American chef trained in Italian kitchens, Sam shares how he blends Korean flavors with classical technique, the inspiration behind Golden HOF, and his mission to bring Korean hof culture to NYC. Hofs are casual Korean pubs where great food, drinks, and community come together.

Beyond the kitchen, Sam reflects on reconnecting with family in Korea, spending more than 15 years honing his craft, and building beloved New York restaurants Golden Diner and Golden HOF.

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Step inside Queen Anne Ravioli and Macaroni in Brooklyn, a legendary Italian pasta shop making handmade ravioli and tortellini the old-school way. In this episode, Adrian tours the pasta factory with owner George Joseph Switzer III, who’s been in the business since 1982.

George shares his philosophy on

• Why he refuses to fully automate pasta production
• How staying traditional and handmade keeps the pasta special
• What it takes to run a small food business in Brooklyn for decades
• Honest advice for anyone wanting to enter the restaurant or food industry

George also walks Adrian through

• What it takes to run a pasta-making business for more than 44 years.
• A 124-year-old pasta machine and other “museum-quality” pasta equipment
• How round cheese ravioli, tortellini, tortolone, and potato gnocchi are made
• Why he chooses quality ingredients

If you love Italian food, pasta making, Brooklyn food spots, and family-owned businesses, this tour is for you.