While a classic breakfast sandwich might be a simple egg-and-cheese, we're of the belief that any sandwich can be breakfast-ified. So we're a big fan of the Breakfast Banh Mi, from chef Braden Wages of Malai Kitchen in Dallas...

When it comes to food genres, Dallas' scene is shaped like a doughnut. The hole' is most of the the white tablecloth,' chef-driven, and hispanic restaurants. The rim is where you find most of the authentic Asian food (with each municipality seemingly having a comparative advantage in a different country). One notable exception to this geography is an experimental Thai-Vietnamese mashup named Malai Kitchen...

The mango sticky rice smash at Malai Kitchen is equal parts beautiful and delicious. Deconstructed layers of sticky rice, crisped rice treat, and mango sit in a bath of cool and refreshing coconut milk.

Vietnamese Limeade at Malai Kitchen. West Village's home for Thai-Vietnamese fusion brews their own beer, but the cocktail program has plenty of made-in-house offerings too. This simple concoction starts with 360 Vodka, which is infused with concentrated green tea. That's shaken together with lime, palm sugar and mint for a grown-up take on a childhood classic.

Wine Flights and Food Pairings what a happy thought! ...

In the heart of West Village, Malai Kitchen brings an added flair to the tastebuds with their modern take of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. Now, owners Braden and Yasmin Wages are taking the taste experience to the next level by pairing four unique wines with the bold flavors of their Asian menu.

Brunch without eggs Benedict, well, is just plain sad...as much as we love the classic, chefs around Dallas have come up with some seriously creative, crave-worthy renditions. Here are a dozen of the craziest eggs Benedicts in town.

Ever struggle to find inspiration? Braden Wages and Joel Levin at Malai Kitchen (Dallas, TX) discuss how travel inspires them. Their trips to Vietnam and Thailand have impacted them so much that they have created craft beers based off of the original ones they've tried while trotting the globe...

Happy hour gives us something to look forward to at the end of a tough day or week ... But happy hour is also one of the best-kept secrets for those who like to sample signature dishes at deep discounts at some of the city's most popular restaurants and bars...

In this episode we cover: the power of having a life and business partner who compliments you; why its important to keep your standards high and to take care of people even when times are hard and pennies of few; the significance of being different and offering a unique selling proposition; and why you need to have an undying will to succeed!