Panurat Poladitmontri, chef-owner of the Lemon Grass Grill Restaurant in Seattle, is proud of his Thai heritage. Recognized as one of the leading Thai chefs in America, he has authored cookbooks, appears frequently in the media, and travels internationally to teach Thai cuisine. Judy Lew, considered the Northwest's leading expert on pacific Rim Cuisine, is the author of many cookbooks on Asian cuisine, including Enjoy Chinese Cuisine; Flavors of Chineses Cooking; Dim Sum Appetizers and Light Meals She is the Director of the Uwajimaya Cooking School.