"Chef Lalita Kaewsawang grew up in Chiang Mai before moving to Berkeley as a 13-year-old. Years later she found herself at Michelin star-holding Manresa and, in 2017, she launched Hanloh Thai Food. The upscale destination for confit pork belly and yum woonsen is a mainstay at Bad Animal in Downtown Santa Cruz, taking up a residency in fall 2022. Grab a table for fancy boneless chicken thighs and ongoing events and partnerships with other local makers." - Paolo Bicchieri, Garrick Ramirez, Eater Staff