Jackson, WY – Michelin‑recognized private chef Malyna Si, known for blending Spanish techniques with Southeast Asian flavors, says her perfect day in Jackson is a mix of simple pleasures, local food, and outdoor adventure.
Morning coffee and market stroll
Si starts with a coffee from Café Jackson Hole, owned by her friend Kim Degman, who also runs Bapp Korean Restaurant. “That’s exactly what you want in the morning – you don’t want it to be overcomplicated,” Si said. She takes the coffee to go and walks the Farmer’s Market on Town Square, likening the scene to “a really fancy dog show” and keeping an eye out for Bernese mountain dogs, Samoyeds and Great Danes that mingle with locals.
Local stops and a second espresso
After greeting a Labradoodle at the nearby gallery, Si drops by Browse ’N Buy to see if she can share anything useful with fellow service‑industry workers who live in employee housing. She then heads to Snake River Roasting Co. for a double shot of White Spider espresso before heading to lunch.
Lunch favorites
Si rotates among three local spots for lunch: Creekside Market’s tuna sandwich with a Citrus Cooler Gatorade, a bento box at Bapp, or the daily special at China Fun. Afterward she often pops into the Dairy Queen, which she calls “one of the most beautiful places in town” because of its corner view of the Elk Refuge.
Afternoon on the water
No perfect summer day is complete without water. Si spends the afternoon tubing, kayaking or paddle‑boarding on the Snake River, or biking to Hoback Market for a sloshie before riding the trail to Jenny Lake. “The whole time it looks like your background is CGI,” she remarked.
Evening at home
After a long day outdoors, Si prefers to cook dinner at home, often dedicating hours to a single dish. “I will spend a lot of time on something I really want,” she said, recalling nights when she cooked beef bourguignon until the early morning hours.
She also enjoys hosting dinner parties. One winter she built a snow‑filled backyard bar to serve oysters, champagne and caviar, introducing friends to the luxury for the first time. “Cuisine is about exposure,” Si said. “It’s nice to share that experience with people.”
Original reporting: Buckrail (Jackson WY) — read the source article.
