"I would not be where I am today without Starry Kitchen. Husband and wife duo Nguyen and Thi Tran didn't realize that they were starting the birth of a movement in Los Angeles when they created one of the biggest and most infamous illegal pop-up restaurants out of their apartment. They just knew they loved good food and good company and wanted to share that love with the world. Several pop-ups, crazy stories, and illicit meals later, they are launching their first cookbook, and let me tell you, it's a great read. Personally, I had first heard about them back in the day when I was still doing feature film development, longing to make my mark on the food world. Their spirit, honesty, and ability to take the leap into the unknown gave me the courage to quit my job and eventually end up where I am, here at POPSUGAR. Be sure to check it out; Adventures in Starry Kitchen ($20) hits both digital and literal shelves on June 6!" — Nicole Iizuka, senior producer and director
