{"product_id":"albin-vincent-lungi","title":"Albin Vincent - Lungi","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHO: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbin Vincent\u003c\/strong\u003e is chef-partner at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lungirestaurant.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLungi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chef \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbin Vincent, who hails from Kanyakumari at the southern tip of India and maintains strong connections to Sri Lanka, brings a deeply rooted culinary perspective to his work at Lungi. His passion for cooking was ignited early by his grandmother, a remarkable home cook who introduced him to the intricacies of traditional Sri Lankan and South Indian cuisine. Drawing on these formative influences, Vincent crafts dishes that celebrate bold flavors, heritage techniques, and regional authenticity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Lungi, he channels this rich cultural background into a menu that is both personal and expressive. His cooking reflects a seamless blend of tradition and innovation, honoring the past while engaging a contemporary audience. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chef-partner Albin Vincent earned a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMichelin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBib Gourmand\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eaward, and a two-star review from \u003cem\u003eThe\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e at Lungi. He’s bringing the vibrant flavors of Sri Lanka with dishes inspired by the island’s rich culinary heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHEN: \u003c\/strong\u003eTuesday Oct 20, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHERE: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/degustibusnyc.com\/pages\/contact-us\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDe Gustibus Culinary Studio\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"De Gustibus Culinary Studio","offers":[{"title":"In Person","offer_id":49716417921274,"sku":"2786261","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Virtual Only","offer_id":49716417954042,"sku":"2786262","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/4537\/7975\/files\/RevisedLungiCard.jpg?v=1784327965","url":"https:\/\/degustibusnyc.com\/products\/albin-vincent-lungi","provider":"De Gustibus Culinary Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}