Vermont’s Isan Thai Restaurant Saap Wins a 2022 James Beard Foundation Award | Eater Boston

"Located in Randolph, Vermont, Saap is helmed by chef and co-owner Nisachon (Rung) Morgan, who hails from a small rural village in northern Thailand’s Isan region and showcases that cuisine at her restaurant; think sai krok (pork sausage with lemongrass, dill, chile, and garlic), khanom jeen nam ngiao (a spicy noodle soup), and laap (a flavor-packed salad of minced chicken or pork with toasted rice powder and lime). The menu is paired with a concise list of mostly Vermont beers on tap, and the spot sits about 150 miles north of Boston — a bit less than three hours by car." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal