Andrew Friedman Talks to Parcelle Wine Bar's Ron Yan

Ron Yan of Parcelle wine bar

As executive chef of in Lower Manhattan, serves a menu informed by myriad cuisines and some of the places where he’s lived around the world.

In this conversation recorded outside the restaurant in late 2022, Ron describes his initial interest in food and cooking, his gravitation to New York City, and his experience in a range of New York restaurants, from the glitzy Le Cirque in Midtown to the smaller and more intimate Jewel Bako and Degustation Downtown.

(As you’ll hear in the interview, we’re still not sure if Ron wants you to check out , where he did cooking demos during the pandemic, but have a look if you like; they’re charming.)

This episode of , a fully independent podcast hosted by Andrew Friedman, was published with permission. 

Andrew Friedman has authored or coauthored more than 25 chef-focused books, including the forthcoming "." He is also the host and producer of the popular podcast "." He lives in Brooklyn, New York.