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by joy holden w hen he?s not winning awards for his cooking skills,
borivane
khemmanyvong is creating remarkable dishes at french market bistro and at
home
for his family. two things
borivane
values are hard
work
and fatherhood. he is most comfortable in the kitchen, and he is teaching his daughter the ropes as well.
borivane
, though usually quiet, lights up when he talks about family, whether it?s his brilliant kids or strong parents. the best meals are the ones made with love, and
borivane
?s heart is big enough to feed the entire city. this dad takes his jobs very seriously and is determined to leave a legacy in both realms. photography by dafina dervishi k h e m m a n y v o n g how did you meet your significant other? b: we actually met in high school, at lee high school. i guess you could say we were high school sweethearts. three things you always have with you? b: my phone because i do a lot of calling to sales reps, a pen, and of course, my knife. i?m always at
work
or at
home
. i have a set at
work
and a set at
home
. three words to describe yourself? b: very fortunate, shy, and creative. first thing you notice about people when you meet them? b: their smile. most recent proud parenting moment? b: i have so many. i guess my son being a straight a student and being on the principal?s list. last daddy fail? b: when i dropped my son and gashed his forehead when he was younger. my favorite spot around town for date night? b: i don?t have a favorite spot, because it?s always different restaurants. we always go to eat and see a movie. but, my favorites are ruth?s chris and juban?s. if you could invite anyone over for dinner, who would you invite? b: thomas keller. just to pick his brain. what good habit do you have that you would like to pass on to your children? b: my manners, my patience. unlike other chefs, i don?t get mad easily. hardest thing about being a dad? b: i want my kids to be better than me. i would say the pressure for them to do well. how do you incorporate your chef talent and knowledge in cooking for the kids? b: i make what they like, but make it in a creative way. i would make mac and cheese with other cheeses and add some sort of meat. daughter still can?t ride a bike, and i think that?s my fault. how do you manage
work
and fatherhood? b: well, i try to leave
work
at
work
, and deal with family stuff at
home
. i only have a few hours a day at
home
. it?s kinda tough. i
work
every day. i
work
lunch weekdays and all day on weekends. when i leave here, i cook dinner at
home
and help with
home
work
. how do you incorporate creativity into your
work
and
home
life? b: i take things i see or use the mood i?m in. it?s kind of like a painting in that i use something that inspires me. it could be the summer or the rain. i use what i?ve done before or what?s in season. at
home
, i cook whatever the kids like. my son is starting to get more adventurous. my wife is vietnamese and i am laotian, so i cook a lot of asian food at
home
. occupation ? executive chef at french market bistro wife ? dai children ? matthew, 13; aubrey, 8 hobbies ? cooking, i?m always
work
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