Irene Yoo
Orion Bar
Irene Yoo is a Brooklyn-based chef, food writer, and founder of Yooeating, where she reimagines Korean American food through a bold, personal lens. She’s the chef and co-owner of Orion Bar, a Korean American bar in Brooklyn serving playful, flavor-packed cocktails and drinking food. Raised in Seoul and LA, Irene blends Korean tradition with global... READ MORE
Irene Yoo is a Brooklyn-based chef, food writer, and founder of Yooeating, where she reimagines Korean American food through a bold, personal lens. She’s the chef and co-owner of Orion Bar, a Korean American bar in Brooklyn serving playful, flavor-packed cocktails and drinking food. Raised in Seoul and LA, Irene blends Korean tradition with global flavors and a personal twist to tell stories through her food, which has been featured in Food & Wine, Bon Appétit, and The New York Times. Her debut cookbook, Soju Party: How to Drink (and Eat!) Like a Korean, is out now via Knopf.
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