MAGAZINE August 2017
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GET YOUR MINT FANATIC REWARDS
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EXPANSION OF LOVE COMING SEPTEMBER 2017
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WOMEN THAT SOAR 2017 COMMUNITY AWARD Page 15
LET US CATER YOUR NEXT EVENT Page 16
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Get to Know Owner
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ikky Phinyawatana grew up in Bangkok, Thailand and is a visionary entrepreneur as well as the creator and owner of Asian Mint. Chef Nikky’s innovative Asian Fusion menus integrate love and passion to create memorable dishes that everyone will enjoy. Over the years, Asian Mint has gained a loyal following that has allowed the brand to grow to new heights and expand to a second location. Currently, a third location is in the works at Lovers and Inwood and is planned to open in early fall. The expansion project has been going smoothly, from beautiful renderings to choosing color palettes and restaurant design. The space used to be a restaurant that was over twenty years old and two-stories high. Nikky decided to open it up to make it brighter and more inviting so it could
accommodate more guests. Everything will be brand new, including the patio space out front. When Nikky is at the new location, she is in her happy place as she is excited to be able to meet the requests of her many Asian Mint fans of bringing a location closer to their homes and families. Nikky’s family is an important part of her life and a constant source of inspiration. Recently, she took her family on a trip to Thailand to visit friends, family and learn more about Thai Cuisine. She spent time with her mentor and took an interesting class on making jelly flowers and curry paste. Chef Nikky is always trying to learn more and infuse her experiences in her cooking so she can share her passion with all of the Asian Mint fans.
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Chef Nikky Wins
WOMEN THAT SOAR 2017 Community Award
Chef Nikky’s focus has always been about the community. Asian Mint is a part of fundraising events throughout our Dallas community and through her dedication to charity, Asian Mint has been able to donate to over 100 charities, schools and non-profit organizations. This is why it is no surprise that Nikky has been selected by Women That Soar to receive their 2017 Community Award. Women That Soar is a media and content development company created to empower and inspire women spiritually, financially, mentally and physically.
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EXPANSION OF
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hat’s better than two Asian Mint restaurant locations? Three of course! Yes, you read that correctly, we are opening a third location in Inwood village this fall. The new restaurant will be located at 5450 West Lovers Lane Suite 222 in Dallas. We will serve the same unique New Bangkok Thai cuisine blended with a fresh Asian Fusion menu. We were honored to be featured in Zagat’s Dallas-Fort Worth’s 15 Most Anticipated Summer Restaurants. If you haven’t made it in to one of our locations, here are four reasons why you should check out our delicious Asian cuisine: 1. Asian Mint Brunch Menu: From 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. we offer a unique American breakfast with an Asian flair. Try our bacon fried rice with a Thai fried egg served with fresh avocado. Need a mimosa? We’ve got you covered!
4. Atmosphere and Food Quality: At Asian Mint, you can always count on the quality and freshness of our ingredients. We use local and organic options when possible. We value delicious quality food and want you to enjoy a modern setting that is also family-friendly. Our staff has the same values that our company holds, where teamwork, efficiency and love for delicious Asian inspired food will have you coming back for more. Don’t just take our word for it, we’ve won local and national awards. Recently, Asian Mint was awarded Dallas Eater’s #1 Best Thai Food and also made it on the Culture Map’s Top 100 Restaurants. Come to our new location and see for yourself what our fresh Asian Fusion is all about!
2. Asian Mint Dinner Menu: Our dinner menu offers more Asian fusion dishes with flavors unique to Asian Mint. Come try our Asian Noodle Salad, Sriracha Chicken or our Mongolian Beef. We offer a full-service bar with martini’s, organic wines and signature drinks. We also cater to any special diet restrictions or preferences (including gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, seafood lovers and sweets lovers). There’s something here for everyone! 3. Specials During Happy Hour: Happy Hour is the best hour! Forest Lane begins Monday through Friday from 3pm-6pm, and Oak Lawn offers happy hour Monday-Friday from 5pm6:30pm. We have a special Happy Hour menu that includes drinks and food. We offer $3 beers, mimosas and hot sake, along with $3 off ALL wines by the glass! Also, enjoy $2 off all appetizers, soups and salad! Fall 2017 MINT MAGAZINE
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BE A PART OF OUR
GROWING
FAMILY Asian Mint is looking for like-minded persons with work ethics and values in an inspiring community! Click here for details TO APPLY, send resumes to career@asianmint.com or stop by the restaurant between 2:00pm-4:00pm, Monday-Friday at the Forest Lane location.
Currently, we have the following employment opportunities available at all locations, including our new Inwood and Lovers location: Host Bartender Food Expo
Server Management Back of House Staff
Benefits of Being a Part of the Asian Mint family: Work day starts at 10 a.m. Dining discounts at all Asian Mint locations Professional career development and growth opportunities Exciting work environment
Team Values: FRESH
Healthy, innovative flavor
LOVE
CONSISTENCY
Passionate, caring, family, honesty
SERVICE-MINDED
Responsible, trustworthy, efficient
Quality, value, service
CULTURE
Community, hip/fun, loyal, teamwork, pride
MINTEVENTS
MOTHER’S DAY May 14, 2017
Asian Mint offered a special brunch menu just for mom that included bacon fried rice, a bacon and egg Thai omelet and delicious drinks! The menu was inspired by breakfast items Nikky grew up eating in Thailand with a bacon and egg twist. The special menu concluded with Asian Mint’s famous Love Project dessert.
FASHION SHOW June 4, 2017
Asian Mint hosted a fun afternoon fashion show to benefit the Genesis Women’s Shelter, a wonderful organization that offers much needed services for women and their children. Asian Mint teamed up with local pro athletes and fashion designers to make this event a true success! It was an afternoon filled with fashion and good friends along with tasty hors d’oeuvres, sweets and pink champagne. Asian Mint’s very own staff got the chance to wear the designer brands and strut their stuff on the runway! If you missed the show, you can read the article about our event in the Community Column of the Dallas News Website.
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SUSHI ON THE DOCK June 6, 2017
Asian Mint was excited to participate in the Sushi on the Dock event that consisted of sampling some of the best sushi in Dallas while making new friends, supporting a good cause and enjoying some sake!
FATHER’S DAY June 18, 2017
Guests treated their fathers to a delicious meal and $5 Asian Mule cocktails. Asian Mint loves celebrating family, so we also offered all the dads out there a special bourbon where they ordered it any way they wanted it for $10!
4TH OF JULY SPECIAL July 1-3, 2017
Asian Mint celebrated the festive holiday by offering 20% off to those with a military I.D. and those who posted a photo to social media while eating our delicious food!
LONE STAR BASH July 9, 2017
Asian Mint was proud to participate in the Texas Restaurant Association’s 3rd annual Lone Star Bash, a fun restaurant industry party hosted at 3015 Trinity Groves. We served Cajun yellow curry crab fried rice to more than 500 attendees in support of the Texas Restaurant Association Education Foundation that helps with funding for the Texas Prostart culinary program.
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INWOOD & LOVERS LOCATION September 2017
Get ready to have even more Asian Mint food closer to your home as our new location at Inwood and Lovers will be opening in September 2017! We are excited to expand and meet the requests of our beloved Mint Fanatics. Please stop by the new location to check out how all of our hard work, love and dedication has come together, and of course have some of our Asian Fusion cuisine!
COOKING CLASS September 27, 2017
Twice a year, Chef Nikky offers everyone a chance to learn how to make some of Asian Mint’s delicious crave-worthy food! The event will be hosted at 3015 Trinity Groves from 6 – 9 p.m. and will include a special menu. Sign up now, as tickets will sell out fast!
HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST October 21-31 2017
Dine at Asian Mint in your Halloween costume and receive 20% off your food bill! Also, enter our costume contest for a chance to win a $100 gift card! #AsianMintHalloween
JAMES BEARD HOUSE EVENT November 8, 2017 | New York
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Asian Mint is excited to host a special dinner at the James Beard House in New York complete with an exclusive menu and brand new dishes. The James Beard Foundation’s mission is to celebrate, nurture and honor chefs and other leaders making America’s food culture more delicious, diverse and sustainable for everyone.
DON’T MISS OUR CULINARY CLASS! Asian Mint Cooking Class September 27 | 6p.m. – 9p.m. | 3015 Trinity Groves
Tickets $129 Executive Chef, Nikky Phinyawatana, offers hands-on cooking classes to Mint Fanatics who want to learn the secrets of Asian Mint. Details on Cocktail Hour and 4-Course Menu Available Online
Sake Tasting Happy Hour September 13 | 6:30 p.m. | Asian Mint Skye Room Tickets $40 Sample 6 different sakes paired with Chef Nikky’s James Beard menu selection.
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Tom Kha
Seasoned Chicken, Fresh Corn, Shaved Fresh Coconut
Galangal Coconut Broth
Shrimp Ceviche Fried Shallots Pascal Jolivet Sancerre, Loire Valley, France Domaine Faiveley Mercurey Rouge, Cote Chalonnaise, France Singha Lager Beer, Thailand
DINNER Herbal Wrap Traditional Sweet and Sour Reduction, Toasted Coconut, Cubed Ginger, Peanuts, Fresh Limes, Thai Chili, Shallot, Crispy Dehydrated Shrimp Hecht & Bannier Rose, Cotes de Provence A.O.C., France
Thai Tomato Crudite Braised Minced Chicken Tomato Dip, Crispy Pork Rind, Crudité Tenuta J. Hofstatter Pinot Bianco, Alto Adige D.O.C., Italy
Stuffed Squid Stuffed Squid with Shrimp and Pork, Seafood Chili Lime Sauce with Pickled Garlic Famille Hugel Riesling Classic, Alsace, France
Flank Steak Panang Curry Sauce, Lump Blue Crab Fried Rice Luigi Bosca Malbec Single Vineyard, Lujan de Cuyo D.O.C., Argentina
Lychee Flower Jelly Coconut Tapioca, Coconut Cookie Tenimenti Ca’Bianca Brachetto d’Acqui, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy