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THE CALIFORNIA
QUESTIONNAIRE
Ayesha Curry
WE ASKED AYESHA TO DIVULGE A FEW OF HER GOLDEN
STATE FAVORITES-HERE'S WHAT SHE TOLD US
Where do you live? The Bay Area
Why there? Initially it was because
Steph was drafted here in 2009. But if you
were to ask us now, we don't want to live
anywhere else-we love it here. I love that I
can go two hours in any direction and fi nd the
beach or the mountains or snow. It's all there.
Who or what is your greatest
California love? Wunderlich County
Park in Woodside. It's what I think of when I
think of nature. It's amazing.
What is the biggest
misperception about
Californians? That we all surf.
I didn't take lessons; I took a lesson. Terrible.
I'm going to try again.
Proper Hotel,
Santa Monica
and peach farms. We did it once and took the
top down and it was just such a special drive.
Then we went to Malibu and drove up the
Pacifi c Coast Highway to return home. I love
just fi nding a random stopping point to watch
the waves and sit on the rocks. This is going
to be stereotypical: I love Nobu Malibu. The
waves are so loud. The sunsets are beautiful.
I can't get enough. And I'd stay at any of the
Proper Hotels. The Proper in Santa Monica is
my favorite. That would be a fun, fun drive.
If you could decree an offi cial
state culinary experience,
what would it be? California being
a melting pot was the inspiration for my
restaurant with Michael Mina, International
Smoke. And the idea was to focus on his
global grilling experience, where you could
feel like you had your passport stamped in
every country without ever leaving California.
I would make that the offi cial state culinary
experience-have our Korean ribs, have
our St. Louis ribs, have our California-style
seafood platter.
What does sustainability
mean to you? I love this planet and
I want it to be here for my kids and my
children's children and their children. And
I'm well aware of the global crisis that we're
What is the stereotype that
most holds true? People think that
we're friendly. And I think another stereotype
about California that holds true is that you
don't have to pay extra for avocados or guac.
Go to the East Coast and it's like $3 extra.
What is your favorite Golden
State splurge? Dungeness crab.
Time for a road trip-where
are you going? The drive from the
Bay Area to L.A. Head south down U.S 101
to see all the cattle and pass by the cherry
in right no when it comes to making sur
that we keep this earth a beautiful plac But
s something
m still learning how to implement into
s a learning process. Taking one
small step is doing your part, like using a
recyclable straw. A small step like that, is,
im e s
e wou d you go f r t
g s
in right now, when it comes to making sure
that we keep this earth a beautiful place. But
the truth of the matter... is that it's something
that I'm still learning how to implement into
my life. It's a learning process. Taking one
small step is doing your part, like using a
recyclable straw. A small step like that, is,
like, thank you for doing something.
Where would you go for the
ultimate shopping spree?
The McMullen boutique in Oakland. Sherri
McMullen has this premier boutique that
off ers luxury brands and very bespoke things.
The McMullen boutique in Oakland. Sherri
McMullen has this premier boutique that
off ers luxury brands and very bespoke thing
Big Sur
And-if I'm allowed to mention it-I have a
boutique in Oakland called Sweet July and we
have the most amazing coff ee and bread
pudding and homewares and self-care items.
Best California song? " Malibu " by
Miley Cyrus. It's a great driving song. It puts
me in that zone, even if I'm not driving. I feel
the wind in my hair. For some reason, I can
now smell saltwater. That's how it makes me
feel. And it's just a romantic song because
California's romantic.
How would your California
dream day unfold? I think the
perfect California day is waking up to the
most beautiful sunshine in the morning.
The whole family will stay in their pajamas
later than we should, opening all the curtains
and the windows, letting in the fresh air.
Then we make the most perfect cast-iron
pancakes and epic almond-milk latte. Then
maybe we slow roll it to our nearest park and
watch the kids play and have, you know, a
cooler cup that has something other than
water in it. Nobody has to know. These days
it's probably a gin and tonic. And then we will
have a picnic lunch. Then I think we take it
back home and make a nice dinner and eat
it outside. That is what I love about living here:
I can dine alfresco year-round.
International
Smoke Bao Buns
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