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Not Your Grandmother's Cup of Tea: 5 Steeped Cocktails for Summer
Paste: Veronika Meewes
June 24, 2015
Bar magician Jason Kosmas consulted on the beverage menu at Malai Kitchen, where he wanted to create a cocktail inspired by what he calls "the most iconic and addictive beverage in Thai cuisine" Thai iced tea...
Malai Kitchen Rolls Out a Five-Course June Tasting Menu That Will Knock Your Socks Off
Escape Hatch Dallas
June 1, 2015
Last month, The Wages introduced a five-course tasting menu to their already popular dinner menu. The Wages create food that get your juices running... They grind their own coconut, make their own sriracha sauce, and brew their own craft beers. They bouy sparkling presentations with equally vibrant flavors and ...
30 Things You Need to Eat and Drink This Summer in Dallas
Zagat
May 18, 2015
Seasonal Brews at Malai Kitchen: They brew their own beer at this West Village Thai-Vietnamese fusion spot. The light Belgian Tripel will make way for the summer seasonal beer, Malai Bock, a caramel-colored, light, nutty brew with hints of banana.
The Rise of the Brewpub Brings North Texas Elevated Bar Food, Beer To Go
Guide Live
May 7, 2015
Malai Kitchen in Dallas' West Village, introduced three original Asian-style beers which are inspired by owners Braden and Yasmin's travels through Southeast Asia last summer. Manager Joel Levin brews them on a five-barrel kit in the back of the restaurant...
Why You Should be Drinking Your Bloody Mary With Whiskey
Men's Journal
March 20, 2015
There are plenty of reasons to seek out a Bloody Mary, and even more qualities in it to savor. For Braden Wages, Executive Chef of the Dallas restaurant Malai, the drink's contrasts are a highlight: "I like a good amount of spice to it. I think richness in general is important." ...
Grass Roots: The Unique Appeal of Lemongrass
The Local Palate
March 16, 2015
In Southeast Asian cooking lemongrass is a flavor powerhouse. Also called citronella grass, the tall perennial plant has an instantly recognizable flavor that manages to be both strong and delicate at the same time. Ask Braden Wages, chef and proprietor of Malai Kitchen in Dallas, Texas. "Lemongrass is subtle, yet adds complexity to many dishes,� he says...
