Although Pok was born in Thailand, he grew up on the Outer Banks and has worked in restaurants almost as long as he can remember. As a kid, he helped in his uncle’s place, The Thai Room, and moved on to apprentice with some truly great chefs.
“Everyone knows Pok” Growing up on a sand bar just a few miles wide is a unique experience; this is a very, very, small town and regulars love to remind Pok they remember him from way back. Pok pretends like he doesn’t like the attention, but he is always willing to stop and talk with a table! Pok never seems to get rattled or lose his temper (most great chefs are known for being hot tempered), even in the rush of the summer!
Pok’s creations reflect his unique culinary background but he also believes that good food and amazing presentations don’t have to be pretentious. He’s not afraid to incorporate Southern favorites and comfort food into the menu, usually with a creative twist. We do want guests to try new things, and get a feel for North Carolina cuisine (Outer Banks style), but we also know that sometimes you just want a burger and fries!
Well it’s that busy time of Spring before we actually get Summer busy! On Saturday April 27, Chef Pok with a helping hand from versatile line cook Woody managed to bring home the Best Dish award from the Duck and Wine festival in Duck North Carolina. The field was competitive with pushing 30 restaurants involved [...]
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If you’ve never had this Vietnamese street food favorite you no longer have to take your rickshaw to Norfolk to get a taste! This Asian comfort classic is the East’s version of chicken noodle soup but with a spiced broth and fresh greens that make it irresistible Try it with Beef, Chicken or Tofu and get a [...]
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Well it’s here again and the Pub will host another New Year Extravaganza (OBX style!) Chef Tony is adding specials to our regular menu including lobster and grouper cheeks (succulent meat) and this year’s band is the super fun Midnight Spaghetti featuring their whole rhythm section – here come the horns! Add to this the 1000 balloon [...]
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The artist comes in many forms and to limit the idea of creativity to visual arts, the written word or music is to ignore the full spectrum of the human experience. Pok Choeichom (Chef Pok, is much easier to say) has been creating edible masterpieces at the Outer Banks Brewing Station since it opened in [...]
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Last off season every Wednesday we ran a finished on the the grill Prime Rib special that was off the hook!! 10 ounces of Prime with sauteed green beans and a loaded baked potato for $17.99! Then on Thursdays we’re bringing back Beer Tapas where Chef Pok teams up with Brewmaster Scott & comes up with some [...]
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Chef Pok’s magic has once again brought the spotlight on the brewpub! This time it was the Hampton Roads Show on WAVY 10 this past Monday when we were invited up to have the 2010 Taste of the Beach Chef’s Award winner make his delicious Rockfish ceviche for the TV audience!! You can check it out [...]
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