Mokbar Chef Esther Choi On Heart & Hustle

Published: Aug. 8, 2022, 10 a.m.

b'Years ago, when Esther Choi was working behind the scenes of "Iron Chef" on the Food Network, helping procure specialty groceries for the competitors, she never imagined that one day she\\u2019d be battling the country\\u2019s best chefs for the show\\u2019s top prize. But there she was, part of the star-studded lineup of the new Netflix reboot, "Iron Chef: Quest For An Iron Legend." We won\\u2019t say if Esther won, but just know there are a few spoiler alerts on this week\\u2019s episode. Esther and host Kerry Diamond talk about the series; what next for M\\xf6kbar, Esther\\u2019s growing chain of Korean ramen eateries; the good and bad of hustle culture; and Esther\\u2019s Sessy sesame oil product line. \\n\\nThis episode is supported by Wild Planet, leaders in sustainable seafood. For more information, recipes, and a store locator, head to wildplanetfoods.com. This episode is also supported by Whole Foods Market and La Newyorkina. Learn more at wholefoodsmarket.com. \\n\\nRadio Cherry Bombe is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Our theme song is by the band Tra La La.\\n\\nSubscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here!\\n\\nMore on Esther: Instagram, M\\xf6kbar, YouTube, Sessy'