We had the good fortune of connecting with Darnai Thomas and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Darnai, how do you define success?
I Define Sucess As The State In Which You Are Genuinely Happy With What You’ve Accomplished In Any Aspects Of Your Life

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Cooking has always been a passion of mine. I think being a chef allows me a certain freedom to be creative with food. To be a vessel for people to experience various sensations and energies from there food experience. There’s a high level of Alchemy involved in what we do as Chef’s. Kinda magical

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
There’s a number of Rooftop bars in the city that I would start with a few of those. EPLP , Perch, or Barrizo are a couple that come to mind. I would definitely take them by my favorite local eateries such as CJ’s cafe on Pico or Johnnies Pastrami on Sepulveda. If seafood is an option I gotta take them by Penguins on Pico. You can’t do LA without a trip to Melrose and atleast 1 beach visit so Venice Beach would be on the agenda as well.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Easily my parents are truly the ones I should thank because with out them there is no me.

Website: https://Thunderboltcookies.com

Instagram: @chefdarnailarue

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Chef Darnai LaRue

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