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Jun Xu is an accomplished biochemist and research scientist for whom cooking is a never-ending experiment. She also is the mother and muse of Sean Yan, chef-owner of Ram & Rooster in Metuchen, where his own Chinese-inspired dishes riff on Mom’s home cooking.
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Editor’s note: We can only hope that one day, Jun Xu will make a guest-chef appearance at Ram & Rooster. In the meantime, you will feast on many glorious foods inspired by her at Sean Yan’s singular sensation in Metuchen. For more, visit www.ramandroosternj.com.