Episode 62: Food Culture
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Looking Outside is for curious people looking for a fresh take on familiar topics, in business and beyond.
In this episode of Looking Outside, we're exploring the influence and influencers of Food Culture, and the sociological, traditional and modern values that are redefining how we innovative in food. We're joined for this conversation by Jing Gao, Founder & CEO of modern Chinese food brand Fly by Jing. Armed with a desire to help people discover new facets of Asian cuisine, driven by re-discovering her own heritage, Jing shares her organic journey to helping people re-perceive how food culture is shaped, in the process opening up minds to new ways to enjoy familiar flavors.
To look outside, Jing looks inside, finding a few minutes when she can to meditate. At times, when she feels uncertain or anxious, a quiet moment of introspection helps her find the answer.
Jing Gao is the founder and CEO of Fly By Jing, a premium Chinese food company bringing thoughtfully crafted pantry staples to the modern kitchen, like their cult-favorite Sichuan Chili Crisp, the fiery condiment that has taken America by storm. She was born in Chengdu, but grew up everywhere, and uses her experience as a chef and entrepreneur to share meaningful flavors that evolve culture through taste, and expand palates and minds. She is the Founder of award-winning modern-Chinese fast casual restaurant Baoism in Shanghai, the Co-Founder of modern Sichuan grab-and-go cafe Suá in Los Angeles, and is the author of the James Beard Award-winning cookbook The Book of Sichuan Chili Crisp.
Learn more about Fly by Jing https://flybyjing.com
Grab a copy of Jing's cookbook The Book of Sichuan Chili Crisp
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