october, 2025
Event Details
Join us for a special evening with Nashville-based chef and restaurateur Arnold Myint as he presents his debut cookbook, Family Thai: Bringing the Flavors of Thailand Home. A 2024 James Beard Award semifinalist in the Best Chef: Southeast category, Myint brings together his Thai-Burmese heritage and Southern roots in a collection of more than 90 recipes that celebrate tradition, adaptation, and family.
The son of Win and Patti Myint, founders of Nashville’s beloved International Market & Restaurant, Arnold grew up immersed in food and community. After his parents’ passing in 2019, he and his sister Anna took over the family business, continuing a legacy that has shaped the city’s culinary landscape for decades. Alongside his restaurant career, Myint is also known for his creative work as a performer and drag queen, bringing a unique voice to the intersection of food and culture.
In Family Thai, releasing October 7, 2025, Myint introduces readers to essential Thai cooking techniques and pantry staples while offering approachable ways to bring these flavors into the home kitchen. The book is both a tribute to his family’s recipes and a guide for anyone interested in exploring Thai cuisine in a thoughtful, accessible way.
About the Author
Arnold Myint is a Nashville-based chef, restaurateur, and performer whose work bridges food and culture. The son of Win and Patti Myint, he grew up in the kitchen of his parents’ International Market & Restaurant, a community hub for decades. After their passing in 2019, Arnold and his sister Anna took over the business, honoring their legacy while shaping its future. A semifinalist for the 2024 James Beard Award in the Best Chef: Southeast category, Myint continues to share his family’s culinary heritage while cultivating his own voice as a chef, first-generation American, and celebrated drag queen.
About the Book
Family Thai: Bringing the Flavors of Thailand Home is Arnold Myint’s debut cookbook, releasing October 7, 2025. Inspired by the recipes and traditions of his family, the book blends Thai-Burmese heritage with the Southern influences of Nashville. With more than 90 recipes, it offers readers a practical guide to essential Thai cooking techniques and pantry staples, while also inviting them into the warmth and creativity of Myint’s kitchen. Both a tribute to his family’s legacy and a resource for contemporary home cooks, Family Thai demonstrates how heritage, place, and identity come together on the plate.
