Get to know more about Khailing Neoh’s favorite ingredients. | Photo by Jack Robert
If you’ve ever been to Sum Bar, you might have thought to yourself, “How can I cook like this?”
We spoke to Khailing Neoh, Sum Bar’s owner and subject of the James Beard Award-winning short film “Great Wall.” She gave us a peek into her kitchen, and here are five things we found:
1. Scallions — Neoh keeps hers in water and lets them grow. She called it a “never-ending supply, maybe a life hack.” Another life hack for you: Neoh noticed that scallions tend to be more cost-effective at Asian markets like Asia Pacific and Saigon Market.
2. Three types of soy sauce — In addition to standard soy sauce, Neoh said dark and light soy sauce can “really up your game.” Use light for that “extra salty hit” and dark for sweetness. “You’d be surprised by how many Publix and Harris Teeters carry dark soy,” she said, as well as “good sesame oil.” Pro tip: Lowes Foods also carries a variety of options including sesame oil and hoisin sauce.
Editor Jess keeps her scallions on the windowsill for better light.
Photo by GVLtoday
3. Pork shoulder — Neoh’s red braised pork is a crowd-pleaser. Revival Butchery is Neoh’s “dream come true,” and she recommended this specialty butcher for its quality.
5. A rice cooker — ”If I could gift the whole world something, it would be obviously clean water and a simple rice cooker,” Neoh said. She was given a Zojirushi rice cooker as a wedding gift, which she deemed the “cream of the crop, creme de la creme, Audi of rice cookers.”
Tap the link below to learn what else is in Neoh’s kitchen, including her favorite finds at local stores. Plus, what dish you might eat if you were invited to Neoh’s dinner party.
Spanish Language Exchange | 6-7:30 p.m. | Greenville County Library System’s Anderson Road Branch | Free | Practice your English and Spanish in small group conversations with native speakers.
Ceramic Birdhouse Class | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Artistry Gallery | $52+ | Make your own birdhouse or bird feeder from scratch with NOMAD Mobile Art Studio.
Wednesday, Jan. 22
Bingo Benefitting Loaves and Fishes of Greenville | 6 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer | Free entry | Fireforge will donate 20% of sales during this evening filled with food, drinks, and eight rounds of bingo.
Thursday, Jan. 23
Volunteer Interest Night | 6-7:30 p.m. | Mill Village Ministries | Free | Hear about Mill Village Ministries’ social enterprises and how you can get involved.
Explore the latest in boats, gear, and everything you need for a summer on the water. | Photos provided by Greenville Convention Center
If chilly weather has you counting down the days to sunny afternoons on the lake, we’ve got good news for you — the Upstate South Carolina Boat Show is just around the corner.
You’ll also find everything you need to gear up for the season, from boat docks and accessories to vendors ready to help with financing + insurance.
Psst… Don’t miss the Trifecta, a 1,000-horsepower engine that will be on display. For context, most engines range from 250 to 500 horsepower, so this is a must-see.
Show hours
Thursday, Jan. 23: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 24: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 25: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 26: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tickets are $7-$8 and kids 12 and under get in for free.
Bon Secours + Prisma Health are restricting visitors to help stop the spread of the flu, RSV, and the norovirus. Bon Secours Eastside and downtown hospital are restricting children under the age of 16 from visiting + Prisma Health is restricting children under the age of 16 from visiting patients until further notice.
Plan Ahead
Planning to tie the knot? Head to Camperdown Plaza on Tuesday, Feb. 4 for a live bridal fashion show featuring designs from Ava Laurenne Bride. Enjoy hot drinks, photo ops, and meet-cute stories + RSVP before it’s too late.
Fun Fact
Did you know the eighth-largest refractor telescope in the world is at our very own Roper Mountain Science Center? For this and more kid-friendly facts and things to do, check out our guide + follow our friends Kidding Around Greenville.
Concert
Texas country band Pecos And The Rooftops are coming to The Foundry on Friday, Feb. 28. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m.
Environment
When you’re shoveling sidewalks or defrosting your car, pile cleared snow and ice on your lawn. Why? Soil filters out contaminants before water reaches storm drains — and the Reedy River. Learn more ways to be water wise this winter.*
Drink
Elevate your at-home coffee experience with Calibration Coffee Lab, a local roasting biz obsessed with techniques and bean quality. From fruity roasts to chocolatey notes, Calibration delivers a range of coffee straight to your doorstep. Psst… Use code “GVLTODAY” for 15% off your first bag, now through Friday, Jan. 31.*
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The Buy
Editor Jess here. It turns out Sum Bar’s owner, Khailing Neoh, and I have the exact same brand of rice cooker — and she’s right: it’s the Audi of rice cookers.Here is the model I have and love.
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