It seems like everywhere you turn at the grocery store or your local restaurant you see meat substitutes popping up. But, isn’t beef really the ultimate substitute? It can make any dish more delicious, more special, more of a celebration.

Chef Kaleena Bliss shows off how anyone can beef up an all-American staple. She levels up BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Kalbi Braised Beef Sandwiches for the flavor win. The Substitute: Beef Short Ribs braised in an umami-rich Kalbi sauce before building a delicious sandwich that will be your new favorite hand-held meal.

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As Executive Chef of Thompson Seattle, Kaleena Bliss helms the hotel’s signature restaurant, Conversation Kitchen & Bar, and oversees all culinary operations at the property including The Nest rooftop bar and lounge, catering, and banquets. And she's the winner of Food Network’s wildly popular “Chopped” Season 51 “Casino Royale” tournament in February 2022. The Pacific Northwest native with a passion for locally foraged ingredients and is known for her ability to foster a connection between diners and the great outdoors.

Dine with Chef Kaleena at Thompson Seattle.