We hope that this finds everyone safe and healthy. As many of you know, we had been operating out of a shared kitchen space in which equipment and space is shared with other vendors. This is the main factor in our decision to sit the 2020 market season out along with the fact that on-site food preparation is prohibited in the markets out of necessity. In order to keep ourselves and our guests safe, we felt like this was the only choice. We are, however, equipped to cater small outdoor events with an outdoor gas range and any grills available. Please feel free to reach out with any inquiries and rest assured that we are and will be following strict social distancing and CDC guidelines and will not participate in any events that will endanger those around us.
We hope to be able to see everyone next year at the markets and thank you to all who have reached out!
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About AldA and Alda Food
AldA
AldA Food
AldA Food
AldA is a fast-casual bibimbap (mixed rice bowl) and kimbap (rice and gheem roll) concept that serves nutritious yet indulgent Korean food. It is a wholly customizable experience in which the diner chooses the different vegetables, toppings, and proteins to eat mixed with rice, wrapped in lettuce, or rolled into a kimbap. We hope that this encourages a more sustainable way of eating by offering this delicious, nutritious, grain and vegetable-forward fare.
AldA Food
AldA Food
AldA Food
AldA Food offers catering and cooking classes! The food is not limited to Korean cuisine. We can do anything from Korean barbecue to Texas barbecue; sushi to fresh pasta; from fried chicken dinner to desserts! Whatever the occasion - formal or informal - we will adapt to your needs. We would even be happy to develop a menu with you personally! Because we are still a small business, we can only handle so much volume. Contact us with questions or to book our services today.
About Us
Our names are Yejin Yoon and Aaron Best. The two of us attended and met at the Culinary Institute of America where we earned our Associate's degrees in Culinary Arts and our Bachelor's degrees in Business Administration (Yejin with a concentration in Intrapreneurship). Our experience in the food industry includes fine dining, catering, fast casual, and even our own pop-up restaurant, Boire! We have both worked in the back of house as well as front, and love the creativity and hospitality of the industry. Aaron prefers the front, where he can make friends and make them smile while Yejin prefers the back, where she can create dishes and hum to herself.
Why Bibimbap?
What is "AldA Food?"
Why Bibimbap?
Yejin was born in Korea and grew up in the Baltimore suburbs in a Korean-speaking (and eating) household. She had the dream of sharing Korean culture from a young age and believed food and commensality was the ultimate universal language. After working at Chipotle in high school, she realized that accessible, affordable, transparent food
Yejin was born in Korea and grew up in the Baltimore suburbs in a Korean-speaking (and eating) household. She had the dream of sharing Korean culture from a young age and believed food and commensality was the ultimate universal language. After working at Chipotle in high school, she realized that accessible, affordable, transparent food was the best way to reach a large audience and to make a change in the food system. Bibimbap includes a multitude of seasoned vegetables and meats that highlight the diversity and vibrancy of Korean cuisine and is different in every household and restaurant. It translates seamlessly into a fast-casual setting and is healthy, vegetable and grain forward, and delicious.
Why "AldA?"
What is "AldA Food?"
Why Bibimbap?
AldA means "to know" in Korean. We want customers to know what is in the food they're eating and to know that it's made with health, sustainability, and taste in mind.
We want customers to know that they can come to us for a fast, wholesome, and customized meal that will be consistent and delicious every time.
We want customers - Korean or
AldA means "to know" in Korean. We want customers to know what is in the food they're eating and to know that it's made with health, sustainability, and taste in mind.
We want customers to know that they can come to us for a fast, wholesome, and customized meal that will be consistent and delicious every time.
We want customers - Korean or otherwise - to know that our aim is to pay respect to the Korean way of eating and culture.
We want customers and the industry to know that we are making every effort to keep our methods green, sustainable, and ever-improving.
We want customers and the industry to know that we will ensure the fair treatment and respect of our employees on every level and invest in them in any way possible.
What is "AldA Food?"
What is "AldA Food?"
What is "AldA Food?"
We currently do not have a permanent location, but the first iteration of our restaurant, AldA, can be found at the *LaGrange and Riverside Farmer's Markets! In the meantime, we are offering our catering services as "AldA Food" which include parties, cooking classes, daily personalized cooking, and even weddings!
*Please refer to COVID-19 Announcement
new this year
We will now offer Kimbap!
This is in addition to our bowls of course!
This is in addition to our bowls of course!
All of the same ingredients in an even more portable package.
This is in addition to our bowls of course!
This is in addition to our bowls of course!
This is in addition to our bowls of course!
Any morning markets also feature a breakfast bowl.