World On A Plate With The Gypsy Chef

I walked past the lush gardens, somewhat hurriedly, and could spot my destination from behind the tall potted plants. After all, who could miss this Michelin star property at the swanky JW Marriott in Delhi. With his first outpost in India, Adrift Kaya, Chef David Myers has stepped into the land of longstanding culinary history and a riot of flavours. While treating his taste buds to new Indian dishes and finding his way through spice markets, Chef Myers has brought with himself all the love from Tokyo to the capital city. Upon walking in, it바카라�s almost impossible to not notice the open kitchen and sushi bar, wooden indigo floors, and Chef Myers바카라� infectious energy. But by the time you read this dear reader, Chef Myers would probably have taken a few flights and would be cooking up a culinary storm in some part of the world. But we managed to catch up with him just in time. 

I made my way to the private dining area for a chef바카라�s special tasting with a side of stories from all around the world. Talking about his culinary journey he says, 바카라�Ever since I was a kid I바카라�ve appreciated great food and good quality ingredients. Growing up, I would spend a lot of time at my grandparents바카라� house who had an orchard and some vegetable patches and I truly believe that seeing where our food comes from and how it바카라�s grown can make a great difference in how we appreciate food. But it wasn바카라�t until I was studying International Business at OSU that I found myself spending way more time reading cook books rather than my actual study books. I would experiment in the kitchen all day and then host these big feasts in the evenings for all my friends, and eventually it just hit me that 바카라�this is exactly what I want to do in life!바카라�. And so I quit International Business and went on to train to become a chef.바카라�

Originally hailing from California, Chef Myers바카라� cooking style and flavours, even today, borrow from his native place. 바카라�No matter which type of cuisine I바카라�m cooking, I바카라�m always embracing a Californian food philosophy that바카라�s all about freshness, vibrancy and healthy ingredients,바카라� he adds. 

Crediting travel and his nomadic lifestyle for the variation of flavours that he brings to the table, Chef Myers says, 바카라�Before the pandemic, I would be travelling almost 50 weeks out of the year, boarding a flight every few days and touching down on a different continent every few weeks. Travel is such a huge part of my journey 바카라� literally and figuratively 바카라� and influences each and every restaurant concept that I create. Courtesy to my many years of travelling and exploring the world, you바카라�ll also always find me incorporating new ingredients and techniques that I바카라�ve come across.바카라�

Although Myers is always out and about and admits to travelling extensively in search of new flavours, he is personally fond of the Japanese cuisine and can often be seen tapping into the flavour profiles and textures that he personally experienced in Japan. And his attempt is a roaring success in the capital. Adrift Kaya is Chef바카라�s vibrant and modern take on Japanese izakaya. 바카라�ADRIFT Kaya is the first fully Japanese concept that my team and I have created. It바카라�s a very personal testament to a 15 year long love affair with Tokyo that showcases some of my favourite parts of Japanese culture, including the ancient tradition of izakaya eateries, sushi counter seating, Ginza style cocktails and nods to Japanese art and craftsmanship throughout the restaurant,바카라� he shares. 

Talking about the culinary scene in India, David can바카라�t get enough of it. 바카라�For someone like me who바카라�s an avid traveller and a chef, India is an absolute must visit. The diversity of cuisines and flavours that India offers across all its regions is just mind-blowing. I love bold and spicy flavours so I바카라�ve thoroughly enjoyed tasting my way through New Delhi so far. I look forward to spending even more time in India in the coming years and exploring even more of the vibrant cuisine that바카라�s on offer here.바카라�

While Myers has travelled the world and cherished different cuisines across the globe, he finds his comfort in a home made burger cooked by his mom. In fact his love for the burger led him to create a version of her classic recipe and one can now find it at one of his restaurants in LA. 바카라�People went nuts over this burger. It was such a huge hit that I바카라�ve since put a burger on my restaurant menus across the world, and in 2020 I finally had the opportunity to launch my very own burger concept 바카라� ADRIFT Burger Bar 바카라� based on the legend of this incredible burger recipe,바카라� he says. 

For Chef Myers it바카라�s about creating a special journey for his guests by presenting them with thoughtfully plated dishes that are ingredient-focused and that also have a story behind them. 바카라�Having the opportunity to share something with the diner that is completely new, such as the medicinal properties of an ingredient, an ancient cooking technique, or the origin of a dish is incredibly special,바카라� he says before signing off.