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Tamarind-rum lamb lollipops; blackened salmon citrus-ginger beurre blanc, coconut jasmine rice, asparagus; and chocolate lava cake with jerk caramel.

Ayesha Curry, 34, has been busy building the restaurant she co-owns, International Smoke, in San Francisco. The cookbook author is in partnership with chef Michael Mina on the eatery, known for its ...