We asked Berkeley rap legend and Dinner in Place creator Lyrics Born what dish he suggests pairing with his latest album Goodbye, Sticky Rice. His answer? The sticky rice from Farmhouse Thai Kitchen – plus a fish so massive it has achieved mythical status. Naturally, we set out to try the giant branzino from Farmhouse to test out the pairing. Bold, bright, spicy, and unapologetically flavorful, this dish doesn’t just meet the challenge — it embodies the energy of Lyrics Born’s hypercharged music. And that sauce? Worth the effort to bring it home.
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About No Crumbs: In KQED’s vertical video series No Crumbs, host Josh Decolongon is a foodie field reporter, uncovering histories and celebrating the culture behind the Bay Area’s exciting and diverse culinary landscape. No Crumbs will inspire new perspectives on the Bay Area food scene you thought you knew. No Crumbs is produced by Josh Decolongon and Janelle Hessig for KQED.