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LUBBOCK, Texas — Dream Kasestatad, founder of the nationally acclaimed traveling Thai food pop-up Pranom, will host a Celebration of Life in honor of his late grandmother, Pranom, on Tuesday October 28 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Two Docs Brewing Co.
This free public event will be an evening filled with heartfelt memories, live musical performances and delicious offerings in a the Two Docs Brewery. Live performances will include:
- Hannah Jackson
- Mary Cherry and Cesar Valencia of Austin’s Mother Mary & The Black Rose
- Tomar Williams
The celebration pays tribute to Pranom’s remarkable legacy as a pioneering Thai chef and entrepreneur who introduced Thai cuisine to Lubbock and West Texas more than 40 years ago. Her restaurants became cherished gathering places that brought people together through food, culture and community…