The Dish

Chilli Crisp Fried Ravioli & Ravioletti, Sweet & Spicy Sesame Italian Sausage, Aerated Ponzu Cream

Primary Inspiration

• Ryan is the king of pasta, so I knew a pasta dish was essential to honor his specialty.
• We both share Michelin-star restaurant experience—Ryan at The French Laundry—so I wanted to reflect that technique and creativity.

Secondary Inspiration

• Ryan is known for egg yolk pasta and his “Doubling the Eggs” series. I incorporated that energy into both the dish and the editing style.
• As a big sports fan, Ryan values teamwork. I translated that into the dish by balancing spice, sweetness, crispiness, softness, airiness, and chewiness—each flavor playing a role like a great team does.

Components