Host to be announced
Series host · Casting in development
EPISODE 06 / PROPOSED SEASON ONE
Friday Night, Reimagined
Host to be announced + Jon Yao + Julianne Hough
An evening of Taiwanese-inspired shared plates, a beautiful alcohol-free pairing and conversation that keeps moving. An invitation to make a Friday night at home feel special.
CREATIVE PITCH · ALL PARTICIPANTS PROPOSED
A creative pitch for At the Table. All hosts and guests are proposed; participation, endorsement, menus and release dates are unconfirmed.
THE PEOPLE / PROPOSED PAIRING
Three perspectives.
One shared table.
Jon’s ingredient storytelling could meet Julianne’s expressive energy in an unexpected way. The host would be the bridge between a chef’s creative idea and an inviting meal with friends.
Jon Yao
Chef · Two-star Kato
BackgroundJulianne Hough
Dancer · KINRGY founder
BackgroundMichelin distinctions refer to restaurants; former achievements are identified above. Background links provide context and do not imply an affiliation with CLR SYNC.
THE PROPOSED EPISODE FLOW
Bring the story
A favorite dish, a meaningful memory and a reason to gather.
Make it together
A chef’s technique, the host’s practical questions and room to try something new.
Pass it around
Taste, talk and turn one good idea into something to make at home.
CREATED FOR THIS EPISODE / THE DISH CONCEPT
Tea-smoked maitake & jade rice
A sculptural maitake mushroom over a crisp jade-green rice cake, finished with ginger-scallion oil and pickled Asian pear.
Original series concept · Recipe development proposedA little craft.
A different experience.
A whole mushroom becomes the centerpiece. Fragrant tea, a crisp rice base and a sharp pear garnish bring aroma, structure and brightness to one plate.
Keep the idea.
Make it approachable.
The proposed home version would roast the mushroom and introduce the tea through a simple sauce, preserving the idea without specialist smoking equipment.