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Eater
a day ago
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- Eater
Famed Filipino Food Cart Baon Kainan Is Transforming Into a Restaurant
is a freelance food and drink writer in Portland, Oregon. She's worked in food media since 2018, with a particular focus on small businesses that have been largely left out of mainstream media. When Ethan and Geri Leung moved from Seattle to Portland to open Baon Kainan in 2021, their Filipino food cart was an instant success. It earned Eater Portland's Best New Cart Award that year thanks to its playful comfort food dishes like kare kare fries. Now, after four years and a few location moves, the Leungs will close the food cart on July 25 and open a restaurant on September 3 at the Lovely Rita space in The Hoxton hotel in Old Town. This will be a six-month residency for now, with the possibility of extension. Along with the move, Baon Kainan, whose name refers to food packed for a trip or for school or work, is getting a new concept and a new name: Pamana, which means legacy in Tagalog. 'Pamana always stuck, because at the end of the day, what we do is for our family and what we learned from them, and that's how we keep a lot of our stories and our culture alive,' says Geri. 'And I think that's what we were doing at Baon — and now we get to do it on a more expanded level.' Geri draws inspiration from her family's tattered green binder, which includes recipes from her adoptive dad's mother who lived in South Carolina and her mother's first forays into cooking so-called American food. She also takes ideas from her childhood growing up in a military family in Italy. Ethan, meanwhile, will draw from his mother's recipe journals and his mixed Filipino-Chinese heritage. Pamana will initially be open for brunch only. Some dishes will be revamped from Baon Kainan's existing brunch menu, like bistek and eggs. Rather than the braised beef served on the cart and packed into paper boxes, they'll cook whole steaks to temperature — an homage to one of Ethan's favorite dishes that his mom would make for him. Other dishes draw from memories of cooking together as a family. The tortang talong, or eggplant omelet, is an unconventional take on the classic dish, served extra-crispy in a twist that Ethan's mom and Geri devised together one day in the kitchen. The cart's popular chewy ube bibingka dessert will be revamped into pancakes, offering that same bouncy texture in pancake form accompanied by a drizzle of creme anglaise. One of the couple's favorite childhood snacks, turon — hot, crispy banana lumpia — is the inspiration for French toast topped with saba bananas and jackfruit. Molly J. Smith Baon Kainan was known for its collaborative spirit, working with other food carts and hosting a Filipino-inspired breakfast sandwich pop-up, Balong, which has since opened its own brick-and-mortar shop. Pamana will keep its collaborative culture going by serving Balong's pan de sal with garlic butter or coffee butter. They'll also use Balong's pan de sal for breakfast sandwiches stuffed with longanisa, and make pan de sal fried chicken sandwiches with gravy for dipping — a tribute to Filipino fast food chain Jollibee, which holds a particularly special place in Geri's heart. 'Jollibee has been a way for me to connect with my family in the Philippines, because I actually didn't get to meet my Filipino side until I was in my mid-20s,' says Geri. 'But the one thing that me and my cousins and my godsons and my goddaughters could actually connect on was we both love Jollibee.' Lovely Rita will continue to operate its coffee program to accompany Pamana's food. Brunch will be dine-in only to start, served on the hotel's main floor — but eventually, food will be available for take-out and even room service. After settling into brunch service, the restaurant will eventually begin offering dinner, likely in the fall. The Leungs are quiet about dinner menu details for now, but word is that the cart's pancit will make a return. In the meantime, the Leungs are excited to build community in their Old Town location. 'We have our friends at Deadstock Coffee, Goodies Snack Shop, Barnes and Morgan, all doing amazing things — we want to be in a place where we can uplift each other, too,' says Ethan. With Pamana, they'll be adding a new brick-and-mortar to the city's Filipino food scene, which has seen massive growth this year. 'We're taking up space in the Hoxton, Sunrice is opening their spot on Williams, Balong opened up in Fubonn, we got a Jollibee out in Hillsboro,' says Ethan. 'It's really cool to see — and I think there's going to be more,' says Geri. Molly J. Smith / EPDX
Scottish Sun
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Fresh blow for Geri Horner after husband Christian is sacked from F1's Red Bull
The 52-year-old has been making a decisive move about her future following her other half's dismissal new upset Fresh blow for Geri Horner after husband Christian is sacked from F1's Red Bull Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GERI Horner is facing another upsetting blow following her husband Christian's sacking from F1's Red Bull. The team principal's sudden dismissal comes a year on from his sexting scandal with an employee. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Geri Horner found fame in the Spice Girls before working as an author most recently Credit: Rex 2 Geri with her husband Christian Horner who was sacked this week Credit: Getty After The Sun told how it's claimed to have prompted Geri to make a decisive move about their future, it's now been reported the Spice Girls' book company is in £1million debt. The Mirror claims new accounts for her business, Falcon Queen Productions, had sunk a further £750,000 in the year ending August 2024, compared to a £276,000 deficit the previous year. Geri set up the firm in 2021 and launched her debut novel, Rosie Frost and the Falcon Queen two years later. In April this year she released a second title, Rose Frost: Ice On Fire. There are no such concerns withher main company, Won-derful Productions, which earned £2.16m in 12 months. Geri also has a jaw-dropping £440million net worth between her and Christian. When Christian's sexting scandal was exposed in February last year, Geri put on a very public show of support for her husband - despite it reportedly leaving her "heartbroken" and "utterly humiliated". She was by his side for the beginning of the Formula One season in Bahrain, with the couple pictured hand in hand, cuddling and even seen sharing an intimate kiss before the race. But behind the scenes it seems she had already subtly started to focus on herself and cultivating her own brand, separate from her racing boss husband. We revealed last year that the singer had begun using her maiden name for penning her children's books. Christian Horner SACKED by Red Bull F1! Shock Departure After 20 Years At the time Geri attempted to dismiss any meaning behind the name change, telling The Sunday Times: 'That's a load of c**p. It's my writing name. "I haven't legally changed anything — Horner is the name on my passport." But the bombshell news of Christian's Red Bull sacking yesterday has reportedly prompted Geri to speed up her plans to claw back her own identity. It comes amid Geri's hopes of a Spice Girls reunion for the girlband's 30th anniversary next year. A source revealed: "She's totally focused on her writing career with kids books and is trying to get the series made into a film. "Meetings in Hollywood have happened and she's really pushing that. She'll have her head down and be focused on trying to make more of a name for herself there." Christian was the longest reigning F1 boss after becoming head honcho of the Austrian team during its inception in 2005. Allegations of inappropriate behaviour made against him in February 2024 by a female team member were dismissed following a three-week internal probe. He was accused of sending suggestive WhatsApp messages, in texts that were leaked a month later in March 2024. He denied the accusations throughout.
The Irish Sun
13-07-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Fresh blow for Geri Horner after husband Christian is sacked from F1's Red Bull
GERI Horner is facing another upsetting blow following her husband Christian's sacking from F1's Red Bull. The team principal's sudden r on from his sexting scandal with an employee. 2 Geri Horner found fame in the Spice Girls before working as an author most recently Credit: Rex 2 Geri with her husband Christian Horner who was sacked this week Credit: Getty After The Sun told how it' s claimed to have prompted Geri to make a , it's now been reported the Spice Girls' book company is in £1million debt. business , Falcon Queen Productions, had sunk a further £750,000 in the year ending August 2024, compared to a £276,000 deficit the previous year. Geri set up the firm in 2021 and launched her debut novel, Rosie Frost and the Falcon Queen two years later. In April this year she released a second title, Rose Frost: Ice On Fire. READ MORE ON GERI HORNER There are no such concerns withher main company, Won-derful Productions, which earned £2.16m in 12 months. Geri also has a jaw-dropping £440million net worth between her and Christian. When Christian's She was race . Most read in Celebrity But behind the scenes it seems she had already subtly started to focus on herself and cultivating her own brand, separate from her racing boss husband. We revealed last year that the singer had begun using her maiden name for penning her children's books . Christian Horner SACKED by Red Bull F1! Shock Departure After 20 Years At the time Geri attempted to dismiss any meaning behind the name change, telling "I haven't legally changed anything — Horner is the name on my passport." But the bombshell news of Christian's Red Bull sacking yesterday has reportedly prompted Geri to speed up her plans to claw back her own identity. It comes amid Geri's hopes of a Spice Girls reunion for the girlband's 30th anniversary next year. A source revealed: "She's totally focused on her writing career with kids books and is trying to get the series made into a film. "Meetings in Hollywood have happened and she's really pushing that. She'll have her head down and be focused on trying to make more of a name for herself there." Christian was the longest reigning F1 boss after becoming head honcho of the Austrian team during its inception in 2005. Allegations of inappropriate behaviour made against him in February 2024 by a female team member were dismissed following a three-week internal probe. He was accused of sending
Metro
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Inside Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell's sprawling countryside homes
A peek inside Geri Halliwell-Horner and Christian Horner's luxury homes, complete with stables, a mini farm, and indoor swimming pools. Christian was sacked by Red Bull on Wednesday, meaning that the couple is facing a bit of a lifestyle shift as the 51-year-old takes a step back from the fast-paced life of being the Red Bull F1 principal. Spending more time at home isn't going to be such a hardship either, as Horner and his singer wife own two stunning country homes in Oxfordshire and Hertfordshire. The couple has been married in 2015 and shares three children, Geri's daughter Bluebell Madonna Halliwell, 19, Christian's daughter Olivia, 11, and a son named Montague George Hector Horner, seven. Their family of five aren't the only ones who live at the property, with the couple owning several horses, donkeys, dogs and chickens on their expansive land. On social media over the years, the couple has given sneak peeks into their home life, sharing sweet family photos that show some of the more decadent aspects of their country lifestyle. Here are some of the highlights… The kitchens in both country homes have a similar neutral farm-style look, opting for large stone features in the flooring or wall features. Both kitchens feature large cream Agas and dark marble-topped counters for contrast. Both spaces seem warm and bright with light streaming through the windows. The cupboards are coloured cream in one house and a delicate eggshell blue in the other. Both palettes add a calm, clean and homely feel to both spaces. One of the mansions features a pool room with a huge swimming pool surrounded by cream stone tiles and an exposed red brick walls and a barn-style ceiling with wooden beams. Geri has shared snaps of the pool room on her social media and it seems to be a spot enjoyed most by her youngest child, Monty. Monty can be seen in some snaps in a wetsuit, while Geri opts for a swimming costume – in white of course. In true Ginger Spice style, in one of Geri's sitting rooms, she has a sofa with a Union Flag cushion pattern. This is pretty much the only piece of furniture with colour, as almost all of the rest of the room is in the classic palette of cream and heart tones. In some of the rooms, the star has decorated with antiques, including a painting of Jesus's last supper, a gramophone, ornate wooden desks, and chestnut consoles. While the interior of the couple's home is stunning, the home also has a sprawling garden complete with stables, a chicken coop, fields, and a well. More Trending Over the years, Geri has shared various snaps in the great outdoors and appears to be a fan of equestrian pursuits, with a variety of horses appearing on her social media page. The singer also appears to grow flowers, fruits and herbs in her kitchen garden and has previously shared snaps of herself picking raspberries with her son. The gardens are immaculate with perfectly pruned hedges and towering red-brick walls that give the home the perfect level of privacy. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Ferrari's stance on hiring Christian Horner after Red Bull sacking MORE: Bernie Ecclestone slams 'idiot' Christian Horner following Red Bull sacking MORE: How much did Christian Horner make as Red Bull chief before dismissal?
Daily Mirror
12-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Geri Halliwell's fresh blow after husband Christian Horner gets the sack
Former Spice Girl's week gets worse with bleak news from one of her companies Geri Halliwell-Horner is facing more than the fall-out from her other-half's Formula 1 sacking – the Spice Girl's book company is in debt to the tune of £1million. The star, 51, found herself at the centre of a storm this week when husband Christian Horner was suddenly fired by Red Bull Racing, where he was team principal. Sources close to Geri said she 'wasn't happy about the attention'. And it has emerged she is facing her own work troubles, as new accounts for her business reveal it is in the red. Recently filed documents show the firm, Falcon Queen Productions, had sunk a further £750,000 in the year ending August 2024, compared to a £276,000 deficit the previous year. It had assets of £72,000, but with creditors of more than £1.1m, is now running at a loss of just over £1m. Geri set up the firm in 2021 and, two years later, launched her debut novel, Rosie Frost and the Falcon Queen. In April this year she released a second title, Rose Frost: Ice On Fire. She has no immediate financial worries as her main company, Won-derful Productions, earned £2.16m in the 12 months to August last year. And she and Christian are worth a combined £70m. The former F1 boss, also 51, was dismissed 17 months after he was accused of sexual harassment and coercive, controlling behaviour by a female employee at Red Bull. He was later cleared of the allegations which he always denied. Geri has previously said she's taking inspiration for tech mogul Steve Jobs as she reinvents herself after her Spice Girls heyday. Ginger Spice says is looking to bigwigs like the Apple founder and Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg when it comes to her outfits. Vowing to only wear white now, it's a marked difference from her colourful pop persona. 'I went through a period when I was in my 20s wearing black all the time,' Geri mused. 'But I've gone through different theories. I looked at a lot of guys, and they always wear the same thing. Whether it's Steve Jobs, Facebook guy, you know, they all wear the same thing, like a uniform. I thought, well, actually, how much time do you use getting ready? That was one thing, and everything matches. It keeps things simple.' The singer had undergone a transformation since her pop days, now positioning herself in high society as the wife of former Red Bull CEO Christian. She's no longer party girl, more lady of the manor. Recalling her rise to stardom, it wasn't all champagne and caviar, says Geri, as she reminds us of her working class roots. 'Stopping off at service stations and having sausage rolls,' she remembered about her early girlband days in the 90s on the Table Manner podcast. 'I really remember having chips and scraps, which are from up north, the little, you know, the bottom ends, which I really do love chips. I have to say, that is my other favourite food.'
