Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 23, 2025 Grand Opening of Phat Thaiger Special to The Advocate M ayor Gary Christenson attended the Grand Opening ceremony of Phat Thaiger at 166 Eastern Ave. The unique cuisine is a bold celebration where two vibrant cultures — Thailand and Japan — merge in a harmonious fusion of flavor, design and experience. Phat Thaiger invites guests to participate in the dynamic tastes of Thailand’s Isaan region and the refined artistry of Japanese izakaya dining. Business owners Nisa Thanangthirapong and Usanis Siritararatn are also behind the creation of Thaiger Den and Crying Thaiger, both Malden eateries offering cuisine that surprises and delights customers. Inspired by the fiery, aromatic dishes of Isaan — Northeastern Thailand — Phat Thaiger blends this bold culinary tradition with the elegance and subtlety of Japanese cuisine. At its heart is the spirit of the izakaya, a Japanese gastropub concept that offers a variety of small plates meant to be enjoyed with drinks in a relaxed, communal setting. Phat Thaiger honors this tradition while infusing it with the zest and vibrancy of Thai flavors. Phat Thaiger is more than a dining destination; it’s a cultural experience bringing together two rich culinary traditions to create something original and exciting. For more information, please call 617-488-8631. Malden Youth Council hosts inaugural summit in City Council Chamber Pictured from left to right: Tenzin Thamchoe, Reda Benhafoun, Kidus Tsige, Devyn DiMarco, Councillor-at-Large Karen Colón Hayes, Ollie Dodge, Sophie Tran, Sarah Job, Giuliannah Dormevil and Serena Lama. Not shown: Thomas Conti, Julia Gamitto and Benny Mei. O n Wednesday, April 23, the Malden Youth Council (MYC) hosted their inaugural summit in the City Council Chamber. As it is the first youth council of its kind, the members saw this event as a prime opportunity to showcase their achievements and inform other local youths about how to apply for membership in the coming year. The summit began with a galPictured from left to right: Pete Caso; Chamber of Commerce Director Marianne Cohen; Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli; Phat Thaiger Co-Owner Usanis Siritararatn; Mayor Gary Christenson; Phat Thaiger Co-Owner Nisa Thanangthirapong; Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley; Ward 7 Councillor Steve Winslow; Eastern Bank VP Branch Manager Barsha Gautam; and Jason Law. (Courtesy photo) lery walk that traced the history and development of the Youth Council, setting the stage for the young members to take their seats at the council dais. They conducted their own meeting, following procedures similar to those used by the City Council. MYC President Ollie Dodge led the session with technical support from Sophie Tran. The members introduced themselves and shared insights about their application process and interviews with city councillors, commonly expressing a mix of nerves and pride. Following introductions, members took turns presenting key information about the council. Ollie Dodge discussed the mission and purpose of the MYC, explaining, “The Malden Youth Council (MYC) aims to amplify youth voices and boost civic engagement among young people. The MYC collaborates closely with other youth groups, schools, elected officials, and city government within Malden.” Devyn DiMarco outlined the QR code for applications governance structure of the MYC as a public body, and Sophie Tran and Giuliannah Dormevil detailed membership requirements. Applicants must be between 14 and 19 years old and attend one of Malden’s high schools — a conscious effort to represent all schools in the city. Sophie emphasized the importance of the time commitment, acknowledging the challenge of balancing meetings with extracurricular activities. “Meetings generally occur once a month but may increase to twice monthly during event planning,” she noted. MYC Clerk Sarah Job explained how meetings are organized and how agendas and minutes are made available on the city’s website. The formal segment concluded with Kidus Tsige highlighting the council’s accomplishments to date and outlining their future goals. For questions, email kcolonhayes@cityofmalden.org
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