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上海协和国际外籍人员子女学校（Concordia）创建于1998年，是由中国教育部和上海市教委批准办学的外籍人员子女学校，获得美国西部院校协会WASC全面认证，为在沪的3至18岁外籍学生提供高水准的美式课程教育。
学校教学设施先进，旨在为学生提供全人教育的成长环境，并充分考虑各学段学生的发展需求。除针对不同教学目的而设计的教室和学习空间，还有图书馆、合唱和乐队排练室、艺术工作室、剧院等，教育教学设施一应俱全。
有着编剧和新闻学的专业背景的Concordia2012届毕业生Harrison Liao，如今已经是波士顿Flavor Boom!餐厅的主厨。在这条探索新世界的道路上，有哪些令人兴奋的经历呢？让我们一起走进Harrison的成长故事。
从小就爱下厨，见不得浪费美食，Concordia2012届毕业生Harrison Liao如今已经是波士顿Flavor Boom!餐厅的主厨。最近，这家餐厅因价格亲民、风味正宗，被《波士顿环球报》(The Boston Globe) 评为“最佳餐厅” (Best of the Best)。
Harrison Liao
Flavor Boom! 餐厅联合创始人兼主厨
西北大学新闻学硕士
2016年毕业于纽约大学电影编剧和戏剧编剧专业
2012年毕业于Concordia
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大胆跨界，开启厨艺冒险
Harrison有着编剧和新闻学的专业背景，但最终却选择了烹饪这条道路，全凭一颗探索新世界的好奇心。
人生如旷野，不如自在转场。Harrison的人生就像一场冒险：15岁尝试剧本创作，22岁教人滑雪，25岁当NBA专栏作家，27岁开餐馆。他说：“我向来都是做那些不去做就会留遗憾的事。”
△ Harrison在餐厅后厨工作
Harrison的餐厅起初只是沃特敦镇上的一家小店，之后相继在牙买加平原社区、波士顿城区开设分店。餐厅主打的是各式家常菜，通过现代快餐模式，让预制美食变得方便快捷。这种既简单又经济的经营方式，在疫情期间特别受欢迎，也符合“后疫情时代”餐饮业的新潮流。
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Concordia教育的影响之下
Harrison的职业身份虽然变了又变，但他始终觉得自己是一个讲故事的人：在厨师这个身份下，用食物讲故事。他设计的菜单既是对他亚洲文化背景的致敬，也是旅行记忆的缩影，从中国的传统菜肴到新加坡的地道小吃，从泰国到摩洛哥的香料美食，应有尽有。
用厨艺表达创意，这源自Harrison对Storytelling（叙事）的热爱——这份热情在他高中时代就开始萌芽，至今仍是他身份中不可或缺的一部分。
△ 高中时期的Harrison (左一)
“高中时，我对电影的热爱更上一层楼。还记得我和 Bryan Munson 老师（在此特别感谢 Mr. Munson）一起成立了电影社。我们在教学楼大厅举办电影之夜，大家坐在懒人沙发上，讨论电影的主题和情节。”
—Harrison Liao
作为校篮球队的一员，Harrison也积极活跃在各种赛场，并在运动中领悟团队合作和坚持不懈的人生课程。
“高中的体育经历真的塑造了我的性格。训练、准备和坚定的意志对工作和日常生活有着深远的影响，这对我来说很有意义。”
—Harrison Liao
△ Harrison 和母亲在美国
最后，当Harrison被问道会用几个词来概括自己，他的回答是自己“相当普通”。或许正是这种平实的个性，让他能够通过食物与人们建立真挚的联系。他的故事告诉我们，成功不在于起点非凡，而在于旅途本身，和那份推动自己前行的热情！
△ Harrison 在纽约大学和西北大学的毕业照
As a child, Harrison Liao (Concordia Class of ’12) found joy in cooking for his family and himself, always striving to create meals so enjoyable that no bite was left behind. That passion has taken him to Boston, where he serves as the co-founder and head chef of Flavor Boom!—a popular restaurant chain recognized by the Boston Globe as the “Best of the Best” for its exceptional culinary experiences at an accessible price.
Harrison Liao
Co-Founder & Head Chef, Flavor Boom!
Northwestern University, Master’s in Journalism
New York University, Playwriting & Screenwriting, Class of ’16
Concordia Shanghai, Class of ’12
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Leaping into Culinary Arts
With a bachelor’s degree in playwriting and screenwriting and a master’s in journalism, Harrison made a bold transition to the culinary world, driven by his curiosity and desire to chart new territory.
His journey has been a dynamic exploration of passions: at 15, he began screenwriting; by 22, he was teaching snowboarding; at 25, he was writing as an NBA columnist; and by 27, he had launched his first food business. “I go for whatever I think I’d regret not doing,” Harrison explains.
△ Harrison at work at Flavor Boom!
His business has since expanded from its initial location in Watertown to Jamaica Plain, and now to Boston. The restaurant offers familiar home-cooked meals through a modern, counter-service model with pre-prepared dishes. This streamlined, cost-effective approach was not only an advantage during the COVID-19 pandemic but also aligns seamlessly with the post-pandemic dining landscape.
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The Concordia Impact
Throughout his journey, Harrison’s identity as a storyteller has remained constant. Whether through film, writing, or now his culinary creations, Harrison has always found ways to connect with others by sharing meaningful narratives. As a chef, he brings this storytelling to life through his dishes, crafting a menu that honors his cultural heritage and captures the flavors of his travels—from the savory dishes of China and Singapore to the bold spices of Thailand and Morocco.
This passion for film and storytelling was nurtured during his high school years at Concordia and continues to be a fundamental part of his identity.
△ Harrison in high school
“My interest in film really went to the next level during high school. I still remember starting a film club with Mr. Bryan Munson (shout-out to Mr. Munson). We would host movie nights in the Concordia lounge area on bean bags and discuss motifs, themes, etc.”
—Harrison Liao
As a member of the Varsity Boys Basketball team, Harrison also learned valuable lessons in teamwork and perseverance.
“Playing high school sports has really shaped my character. Just understanding the difference training, preparation, and mental strength can have on your work life has been pretty crucial for me.”
—Harrison Liao
△ Harrison and his mom in the US
When asked to describe himself in a few words, Harrison humbly chose, “pretty normal.” It’s this relatability that helps him connect with people through his food, proving that success doesn’t require extraordinary beginnings—just a willingness to embrace the journey and pursue your passions.
△ Harrison in NYU and Northwestern University
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