Although she takes inspiration from her own family's flavor profiles, hailing from both Mississippi and Korea, the chef truly draws upon the techniques of countries around the world. "I love to tell stories of not just my ancestors and my background, but really of a multicultural lens — that's really what excites me," she said. So what specifically does the chef love to incorporate? "Maybe the respect of ingredients from Japan, or a spice from India, or a braising technique from French cuisine." In fact, Arrington has made it her "aspiration in life to build that repertoire, which makes [her] style of cooking so unique."
