Not too late in the Halloween season to go out and explore the spooky and the ghostly. This, however, is a different type of “ghost” as in “ghost town”. BackyardExploration via YouTube The only spirits left are those who roam a city that was apparently quite bustling. I’m sure you’ve heard of Cairo, Illinois, if […]
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Atlantis the Palm’s annual sold-out party is back
Now in its third year, Dubai’s favorite foodie event of the year is back with exhilarating experiences, unlimited drinks and some of the city’s most exciting cuisines. After a quick sell-out on the last night in early 2020, Cirque de Cuisine: Christmas Edition is December’s most anticipated event, offering revelers a fully immersive entertainment experience […]
On your next stopover in Vancouver, explore nearby Richmond, British Columbia
All of the ads featured in this story are independently selected by our editors. However, when you book something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is a misnomer: BC’s largest airport is not in the city at all. The planes actually land in Richmond, British Columbia, a […]
Afternoon tea at Lucky Lou
INDIANAPOLIS – Taste at Lucky Lou’s was picked up by Elsa Lun and her daughter, Caisy Lun in August 2019 after Elsa wondered what she wanted to do with the rest of her life. We were happy to chat with Caisy, Taste’s Marketing Manager, and learn more about the restaurant’s operations, the cuisine they serve, […]
For the tastiest congee, add bones
My parents used to bring carcasses, that is, animal carcasses, home. Waking up on Sunday morning when I was a kid, I knew there would be a small bowl of soy sauce, canola oil, and chopped green onions waiting on the lazy susan to garnish our morning congee. There was a pot on the stovetop […]
Roast duck specialist Hing Lung, 41, opens new SF restaurant
Hing Lung Co. has been launching roast pork and crispy skin duck for decades in San Francisco’s Chinatown. Today, the 41-year-old Cantonese barbecue specialist is expanding for the first time, with a Bernal Heights restaurant slated to open next summer. Owners and brothers Eric and Simon Cheung call it Go Duck Yourself, the same brand […]
The “skipped life” of the great chef Ken Hom
There is a running joke throughout “My Stir-Fried Life”, the light and entertaining autobiography of Ken Hom, a well-known advocate of Chinese cuisine through some 36 books, TV documentaries, personalized cookware and Moreover. Now 72, with a bald dome and wrinkle folds resembling a Shar-Pei puppy, Hom looks suspiciously like the Dalai Lama – and […]
These new attractions bring Las Vegas back to life
The city that was once the star of the overwhelming realities of the pandemic – high unemployment, casinos closed and then downsized, restaurants and bars hungry for customers – is taking over. Visitors are flocking to Las Vegas, and parts of the city, including Freemont Street and Las Vegas Boulevard, now look a lot like […]
Test Driving Mimi Mei Fair – 1920s Shanghai Coming to Mayfair | Road test
The upstairs lounge – that would be especially nice at lunchtime. What do we need to know about the Mimi Mei Fair? Let’s start with who’s behind first. It would be Samyukta Nair, the restaurateur who brought us Jamavar and Bombay Bustle. With her latest restaurant, Mayfair, she wanted to take Londoners to 1920s Shanghai. […]
Discover authentic Cantonese cuisine at Xi at Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort
There is a new restaurant in town that offers authentic Cantonese cuisine, Xi at the Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort. The Xi Chinese restaurant offers diners authentic Cantonese cuisine revisited in a modern way. Inspired by the timeless elegance and grandeur of old China, the restaurant offers an elevated a la carte menu and a […]
A good tax? Authorities hope voters support 3/10 tax
This is called the 3 / 10th tax or law and justice sales tax and it helps support local law enforcement. In November, you’ll see it on the ballot asking you to make the tax a permanent tax. The tax brings in $ 13 million each year to local law enforcement It brings in millions […]
Kempinski opens NUO Resort Hotel – Universal Beijing Resort – Hospitality Net
NUO Resort Hotel – Universal Beijing Resort offers a luxurious and scenic getaway showcasing the beauty of the ancient Chinese Royal Garden. The very first resort hotel of NUO, one of the country’s premier luxury hotel brands, draws inspiration from traditional Chinese cultural and artistic achievements and offers a blend of business and pleasure and […]
Archer vegan star Amber Nash cooks her favorite Atlanta food
Fans of the hit adult animated series FX / FXX Archer may not recognize Amber Nash’s face, but they will definitely recognize her voice. Nash has been bringing the character of Pam Poovey to life since 2009, contributing to the ensemble which won two prime-time Emmy Awards and a Critics Choice Television Award for Best […]
Review: The Beijing Duck at Quan Ju De is legendary and its location in Vancouver doesn’t disappoint
Chef Wang Yu serves the restaurant’s signature Peking Duck at Quan Ju De in Vancouver on October 5, 2021. Taehoon Kim / The Globe and Mail Name: Beijing iden & quan ju duck house Site: 2808 Cambie Street, Vancouver Telephone: 236-477-7777 The story continues under the ad Website: sevenrooms.com/reservations/quanjude Food: Modern Peking Duck Prices: Peking […]
Glitzy Mexican bistro Mama Por Dios arrives at Gaslamp Quarter – NBC 7 San Diego
An upscale Beverly Hills-based Mexican bistro and bar heads to the Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego. Eater San Diego shares details on that, along with other great stories from the week from our local food and drink scene. Mama Por Dios brings fine Mexican cuisine to San DiegoIn San Diego, there is always room […]
A list of F&B companies in S’pore that closed in 2021
This week, we said our goodbyes online to Ben’s Cookies, which will be closing its last outlet in Singapore at Wisma Atria. Many even went out and bought the cookies and showed their support. The closure of this F&B outlet is just another in a series of many other F&B outlets that have closed due […]
The Chairman in Hong Kong is the only Chinese cuisine restaurant to win a place at the 2021 World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards
The Chairman, a Cantonese restaurant in Hong Kong won a place at the 2021 World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards Tweet this Held on October 5 in Antwerp, Flanders, the 2021 World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards saw restaurants from 26 countries across five continents make the list. The president was the only Chinese food restaurant on […]
Lourdes hospital workers in Binghamton fight against vaccination mandate
Four people who work for the Lourdes hospital have gone to federal court to challenge New York state’s Covid-19 vaccine requirement. According to the Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin / pressconnects.com, two doctors, a nurse and a scientist have filed a complaint in Albany. Their names have not been made public. The workers claim that Governor […]
Noodle Wong: Dim Sum Seafood Restaurant
Noodle Wong: Dim Sum Seafood Restaurant is located at 770 Route 46 West (Arlington Plaza) PARSIPPANY – Always on the lookout for a new and interesting culinary adventure in Parsippany, I found myself at the Noodle Wong Dim Sum seafood restaurant, located in the Arlington Plaza among a row of storefronts on the east side […]
Drink Without Waste recycling program collects over 1,000 tonnes of plastic bottles – YP
More than 1,000 tonnes of plastic bottles were collected and recycled as part of a reward initiative launched in Hong Kong last year, double its target. A group called Drink Without Waste, formed by large beverage companies such as 7-Eleven and ParknShop, launched the Neighborhood Bottle Reward Scheme in November 2020. Under this program, anyone […]
Pearl River Deli: The Conquest of Chinatown by Johnny Lee | Restaurants
When Pearl River Deli first appeared at Far East Plaza in Chinatown in February of last year, it was the culmination of a trip for Chef Johnny Lee. Lee had been quietly working in the background of LA’s wildly percolating pre-dinner scene for several years. He consulted with the group behind Side Chick, the Hainan […]
Visit Big Fan and you will definitely be a devotee
Dinner for three including a dozen or more dishes, three cocktails, beers and wines at 167 ⬠So the holidays are over and Dublin is filling up again: traffic jams are back, there is a never-ending line of 18-19 year olds outside the new Wetherspoons on Camden St. and getting a restaurant reservation is more […]
Ho Wong Glasgow is reopening soon and we spoke to the Chung family about the iconic restaurant’s return
More than two years after its closure, an iconic Glasgow restaurant is counting the days until its return. In June 2019, Glasgowians were heartbroken when the city center institution Ho Wong was forced to close, paving the way for a multi-million pound office development on York Street, where the Chinese well – loved ones have […]
Rally in support of Hong Kong people and other groups facing oppression from China held to mark Chinese National Day
by Brian Hioe :EnglishPPhoto credit: Brian Hioe RALLY GROUPS today before the legislature to draw attention to the authoritarianism of the Chinese government and call on the Taiwanese government to take stronger action on Hong Kong people in need of help. The rally was held today because October 1 is the Chinese National Day. Photo […]
These end-of-year stay offers will bring you the straight (and sweet) life
Who Said Holidays Are Boring? Reward yourself with these exciting end of year offers that will leave you rejuvenated and refreshed It’s that time of year when we look forward to traveling and looking for a way to enjoy the next holiday season (yes, it’s almost here, again). To help get you in the vacation […]
Bros’ Matt Goss cuts a crisp figure in a blue suede blazer and white hat as he enjoys a night out
Bros star Matt Goss cuts a crisp figure in a blue suede blazer and white hat as he enjoys a night out for his 53rd birthday … hours after being mobbed by fans at an airport By Niomi Harris and Millie Payne For Mailonline Posted: 01:46 BST, September 30, 2021 | Update: 01:51 BST, September […]
Clique Hospitality’s Eight Cigar Lounge opens at Resorts World in November
Eight Cigar Lounge, Clique Hospitality’s new cigar and spirits lounge, is scheduled to make its debut at Resorts World on Thursday, November 4. The chic lounge is located in the resort’s neighborhood, the 70,000 square foot shopping plaza that runs along Las Vegas Boulevard. Eight Cigar Lounge locations next to ¡Viva! by chef Ray Garcia […]
Waite Park woman accused of ramming her car into garage
ST. CLOUD – A woman in Waite Park faces criminal charges after allegedly using her car to break down a garage door on Sunday. Thirty six years Jennifer weismann is charged with threats of violence and the offense of domestic violence. According to the criminal complaint, the 911 dispatch received three separate calls indicating that […]
Bolyard’s Meat & Provisions Takes a Butcher Chef’s Approach | Coffee | Saint-Louis | Saint-Louis News and Events
If you want to understand what chef and restaurateur Chris Bolyard means when he says he approaches butcher’s shop from a cook’s perspective, you should try his Fried Bologna Sandwich. As close to the thin, mushy meat wrapped in a red synthetic casing found in the deli box at the grocery store as canned ham […]
Li Feng at Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta celebrates its fifth anniversary
Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta celebrates Li Feng’s birthday on October 10, 2021. The restaurant opened in 2016 and serves authentic and sumptuous Cantonese cuisine in an ethereal, classic and culturally rich space. A brand new menu is launched to commemorate this auspicious celebration specially hosted by Chef Fei from Jiang, Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou, a two Michelin […]
Things to do: Upcoming foodie events in Houston this week
Here’s a look at this week’s hottest culinary events: From Monday September 27 to Thursday September 30 $ 99 Wine and dinner for two at Brennan’s The $ 99 three-course meal for two to Brennan’s from Houston, 3300 Smith, is still available until September 30, accompanied by a selection of wines (one bottle or four […]
10 things you didn’t know about Awkwafina
Awkwafina, née Nora Lum, is one of Hollywood’s next generation’s brightest talents. Whether she creates and plays a dual role on her own show or starring in big budget blockbusters, she obviously gives 110% to everything she does. RELATED: The 7 Best Awkwafina Characters Are Nora From Queens But as her star continues to rise, […]
New World Makati reopens The Lounge for all-day dining
The comfortable interiors of the Lounge. Jeeves from Veyra MANILA – New World Makati has reopened the Lounge for all-day dining with a gin cart, main courses, brunch and Jasmine’s dim sum specials. The Lounge is a cool place to spend an afternoon or have a drink in the early evening. Guests have the option […]
Yuen: The grief of losing your parents’ language
Shortly after Suni Lee captured the hearts of Americans and won an Olympic gold medal, a reporter asked her in Hmong to explain how the gymnast’s victory would help the Hmong and Asian-American communities. “Do I say this in Hmong?” Lee asked, laughing, embarrassed. âI don’t think I can tell. You are going to laugh […]
The “Hong Kong Chefs Playbook” satisfies the palate
The Hong Kong Tourist Board (HKTB) and The Michelin Guide present “Hong Kong Chefs’ Playbook”, a four-series video showcasing Hong Kong’s most famous Michelin-starred talents at restaurants in the gourmet city. A feast for the senses, Hong Kong Chefs’ Playbook will connect with chefs Vicky Lau, Shane Osborn, Vicky Cheng and restaurateur Danny Yip as […]
Stay at the opera “Madama Butterfly” in Langham
All Hong Kong people know that life in our crazy and hectic city would not be bearable without an occasional getaway. That’s why we bring you âStaycation Suiteâ, where we review some of the finest hotel suites in Hong Kong and Macau. Evaluated by the quality of the accommodation, F&B and the perks we get […]
Three Hong Kong restaurants make the 51-100 World’s 50 Best Restaurants list
After the pandemic-induced hiatus in 2020, the highly anticipated World’s 50 Best Restaurants returns this year and announced its list of restaurants ranked from 51st to 100th ahead of the awards ceremony to be held in the Belgian city of Antwerp. The ceremony will be a live countdown of the 50 best restaurants in the […]
The city’s moon cake season in numbers-Eastday
Enjoying the moon and eating moon cakes is one of the traditional customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival. As this year’s âmoon cake warâ drew to a close, major e-commerce platforms and long-standing brands also revealed their sales data. After analyzing the reports, we found that consumer demands for moon cakes reverted back to personal consumption […]
Pastry chef stuns with special moon cakes for Mid-Autumn Festival
Clarice Lam shares three festive moon cakes for the celebration. September 22, 2021, 8:04 PM ⢠4 minutes to read Share on FacebookShare on twitterEmail this article After Chinese New Year, the Mid-Autumn Festival or the Moon Cake Festival, is the second most important holiday in Chinese culture and is celebrated by many Asian countries. […]
The special 20th anniversary menu of Hakkasan Abu Dhabi
Two decades, but still Beijing … Hakkasan is one of those names that conveys a kind of strong culinary motto. The upscale Cantonese cuisine chain, known for its innovative and artistically executed menu and impeccably chic interiors, now operates in 12 restaurants on three distinct continents. The Abu Dhabi venue was one of the first […]
24 bullet casings recovered from the Binghamton West Side shooting
Binghamton Police have released descriptions of the four suspects wanted in a West Side shooting. Investigators say they found two dozen 9mm shell casings in the area of ââthe shooting, which occurred around 2:50 p.m. Monday. Police were dispatched to 121 Murray Street after residents heard gunshots. Witnesses reported seeing four suspects flee the area. […]
More than 25 Sydney restaurants now accepting reservations for October and beyond
Sydney restaurants, cafes and bars will be allowed to reopen once NSW hits its 70% double vaccination target, meaning the long wait for dinner at the restaurant is almost over. After months of take out dinners and home recipes keeping us connected to our favorite bars and restaurants, the real deal is so close and […]
Inside the village Harry Styles chose after leaving Worcestershire
Harry Styles may have been born in Redditch and lived in Evesham as a child, but it’s a large village nestled in the middle of the East Cheshire countryside that the ex-One Direction star calls his House. Glancing around Holmes Chapel, it doesn’t seem like it has changed too much for X Factor star Harry […]
Savor the best Asian dishes and more at these restaurants now open for dinner at Lucky Chinatown – Manila Bulletin
Foodies who missed out on dining out will surely be happy to know that their favorite spots for Asian cuisine in Manila and other food establishments are now open for dinner. Al fresco dining at Chinatown Walk As of September 16, 2021, restaurants in Lucky Chinatown are now open for indoor or outdoor dining. As […]
14 businesses need help after Edmonds Place arson
EDMONDS – Will Chen picked up his son a week ago Friday after giving private lessons at Plum Tree Plaza on Hwy 99 in Edmonds. It was a typical day. They had take out at one of their favorite places, the Wonton Noodle House, a Cantonese-style restaurant next to the plaza mall. Chen’s 10-year-old son […]
This week’s hottest bites in restaurant news
Mexican tequila pop-up, revolutionary cold cuts and Asian Sunday roasts capture this week’s best London restaurant deals. Casa Wardour Favorite celebrity hangout 100 Wardour Street is launching a brand new Mexican pop-up this month – Casa Wardour, in partnership with Don Julio Tequila. With tequila-based cocktails, Mexican food, and live DJs, the venue will be […]
A culinary guide to Singapore
A day in Joo Chiat and Katong The âEastiesâ – residents of eastern Singapore – often claim that their side of the island is home to the best food, and you’d be hard pressed to argue. The bustling Peranakan (Strait Chinese) enclave of Joo Chiat and Katong is a good example. Amid the neighborhood’s colorful […]
Dartmouth town meeting expected to fund police body cameras [OPINION]
Members of the Dartmouth Town Meeting will consider funding body cameras for the police at the annual fall town meeting in October. The meeting, scheduled for October 19, will likely take place remotely on Zoom, as was last year’s meeting, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dartmouth Week reported that two random officers were selected to […]
Richmond Hill restaurant takes inspiration from Singaporean hawker markets
Ismaila: You said Highway 7 is one of your favorite food routes. Why is that? Suresh: It is a busy thoroughfare that borders Richmond Hill, North York and Markham. It is an exciting street to eat because of the range of East and South East Asian restaurants here. Want some good Szechuan food? You are […]
The world’s first commercial cultured meat production facility operational in Singapore, Environment News & Top Stories
SINGAPORE – A commercial facility that produces chicken products by cell culture instead of slaughter has already started operations in Singapore, the Straits Times has learned. Esco Aster’s Ayer Rajah Crescent factory, a local contract development and manufacturing organization, received approval and began production of cell culture chicken in July – a world first. This […]
New Chinese Culture and Food Festivals Launch to Light Up Vancouver’s Chinatown
While the summer festivities are drawing to a close, a combination of new and traditional cultural events should reinvigorate not only the transition to the fall season, but also a historic district of Vancouver. There are two new Chinese festivals, both based in Vancouver’s Chinatown, which will offer an array of arts and entertainment, education, […]
New York’s most exciting fall restaurant openings – New York
2021 seemed like a tango lesson with the concept of time – sometimes we take a long break and other times we quickly take a step or two on a fuzzy dance floor. But through it all, tons of new restaurants are still planning to open, launch new pop-ups, and continue to impress us in […]
Catch Them While You Can: Limited Time Menus To Order This Month At These Restaurants
Book now to take advantage of these exclusive menus before they end in September Summer is almost over, which means these menus won’t be around for long. Over the past few weeks, try some exquisite British cuisine, Cantonese dishes with cheese (yes, it does work) and a specially developed menu tinged with nostalgia. Alma by […]
This man kept $ 25,000 of the decor of Cecilia Chiang’s restaurant for 14 years. But was it his?
After Cecilia Chiang’s pioneer Chinese restaurant in San Francisco, The Mandarin, closed in 2006, a longtime fan went to an auction and bought items for $ 25,000: paintings, seats of brown bar and piles of old menus that were believed to be remnants of the famous restaurant. For 14 years, Nee Lau carefully kept items […]
Two gourmet restaurants in Taipei file a complaint against the Michelin guide | Taiwan News
Laureates of the Michelin Guide Taipei rewarded by starred restaurants. Laureates of the Michelin Guide Taipei rewarded by starred restaurants. (CNA photo) TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Two fine dining restaurants in Taipei City are suing the much-loved Michelin Guide after refusing to be included in the rating of its anonymous restaurant inspectors. The highly anticipated […]
All hail the mighty Primaduck
EDL’s Roasted Duck Express in San Juan City serves dishes that make the most of the ducks in the group. Most Filipinos primarily turn to chicken, pork, beef, or fish for their protein needs. But if the EDL Group succeeds, duck will be added to these choices and will be more present in everyday meals. […]
Boma, buffets, and other dining experiences are coming to Walt Disney World
Now is the right time to be greedy and visit Walt Disney World Resort. Some favorite dining experiences are back and new ones have arrived this week that are sure to be thrilled! First of all, Boma – Flavors of Africa is reopening at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Cooking stations are back in Boma in […]
10 best places to eat Chinese
Image Courtesy: Israel Albornoz via Unsplash There are days when you cook a meal for yourself or the family, and then there are days when you order from one of San Antonio’s many Chinese restaurants. Either way, everyone is happy and fed. If you’ve called too much from one place, try switching it up with […]
The best pastry chefs opt for innovative toppings in moon cakes this year
While the Mid-Autumn Festival may be over six weeks away, we’re already starting to see wonderful displays of moon cake boxes and sets galore. Even more delicious is the incredible array of flavors that are now available, from nut and fig to tea-flavored egg custards. We talk to some of the brilliant minds behind the […]
Chef Vicky Cheng of VEA on her new restaurant wing and fusion cuisine
After two decades of success in French haute cuisine, Vicky Cheng, originally from Hong Kong, recently decided to dabble in Chinese cuisine. For Cheng, who is the originator of the famous Franco-Chinese VEA one Michelin star, the opening of Wing represents a turning point in his career as a local Western-trained chef in the city. […]
#savefnbsg: 6 exciting new restaurants to try in August 2021
From Peruvian cuisine to mod-Japanese fare, it’s time to indulge in some of the hottest new menus this month, whether at home or in a restaurant (when on-site dining is allowed again) These restaurants have bravely opened in recent months, but have faced evolving restaurant rules and restrictions. On-site dining may not be permitted at […]
Voices of Asian Aoteaora: The Power of Language
Can you speak chinese Or more specifically, can you speak Mandarin, or Hokkien, or Cantonese, or any number of dialects spoken in China, Taiwan, Malaysia, New Zealand? Under a like “speaking Chinese” are layers and layers of languages, dialects, histories and communities. Take Ya-Wen Ho for example: a 1.5 generation New Zealander, born in Taipei, […]
Best food of the week from our Bay Area restaurant review
In this weekly column, I’ll be sharing the best food I’ve eaten in the San Francisco Bay Area lately. While the list may include Instagram-only deals or seasonal tasting menu items, I’ll make sure to only include things that you could reasonably get now. This week’s edition features fancy duck, a delicacy from the Bay […]
Time, a past life, and dear Tony Leung
Tony Leung. Image: Screenshot of the official âChungking Expressâ trailer via YouTube / Block 2 Distribution Tony Leung Chiu-wai, arguably one of the best actors in 20th century world cinema and muse of author Wong Kar-wai, has a Facebook page. I can’t know for sure if it’s really his, a fan or a manager who […]
Savor New Flavors with New Gourmet Selections from Take Regent Home | Taiwan News
From June 1 until now, Regent Taipei’s online ordering platform, Take Regent Home, has served more than 42,000 customers. Each restaurant has prepared new dishes every week to refresh and satisfy the taste buds of our customers with new options available! Enjoy a 10% discount on all take-out purchases made through Regent Taipei’s English online […]
A family asked to leave the restaurant because their autistic son was “too noisy”
An enraged family reported that they were asked to leave a restaurant and take their food instead because their son, who has autism, was “too loud”. Jennifer Gumansing, 36, decided to book a two-night getaway with her four-and-a-half-year-old son and cousin earlier this month. Jennifer, however, said she felt angry and embarrassed when staff at […]
Richmond Cantonese opera singers abandon soccer field for studio
A group of Cantonese opera singers are delighted to celebrate the opening of their new studio near IKEA in Richmond. Members of a Richmond-based Cantonese opera group celebrated the grand opening of their newly renovated studio over the weekend. The group – called Forever Young – made the Richmond News‘in the headlines last year, when […]
Spotlight on stays in Singapore: Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay breathes new life into the green hotel scene, Lifestyle News
For nearly a decade, PARKROYAL on Pickering has been the last word in the eco-chic hotel in Singapore, with its iconic facade draped in vertical greenery. Now, however, there is a freshly bloomed hotel-in-a-garden in town – its sibling concept. Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, launched in December of last year. Formerly known as Marina Mandarin, […]
Fear and discord among Asian Americans over the San Francisco bombings
SAN FRANCISCO – Two grandmothers stabbed and a third punched in the face in broad daylight. An 84-year-old man was fatally knocked to the ground during his morning walk. In the past seven months, at least seven elderly Asian residents have been brutally attacked in San Francisco, a city with one of the largest Asian-American […]
Chino Bandido grows too big for its original location in Phoenix after 30 years
The opening weekend at the beginning of July, Chino Bandido was an amusement park covered in jerk chicken and Chinese burritos. Masses crowding into the restaurant’s new location formed a roller coaster line which were woven into increasingly tight circles. I hurt my away from lime green walls and playing televisions Guy Fieri, and even […]
SBS World Movies Weekly Highlights: July 19-25 | Film news
THIS WEEK’S MOVIES ON SBS, SBS VICELAND, NITV & SBS On Demand Closed Captions (CC) available for Feel the beat, Lost in translation and Bird man Audio Description (AD) available for Then you came, Lost in translation, The receiver is a spy, Bird man and Anomalisa MONDAY JULY 19 Feel the beat7:50 p.m. M, CCSweden, […]
A taste of home: Former hakkasan chef Ho Chee Boon shares his love of street food
Chef Ho Chee Boon has a special place in his heart for Malaysian street food (Photo: Empress By Boon) By Terence Toh July 13, 2021 The San Francisco-based chef is a huge fan of the char kuay teow in Taiping Newsletters Sign up for our newsletters to receive all of our best stories. Newsletters You […]
Delhi’s Original Chinatown – The New Indian Express
Express news service One of my earliest childhood memories of dining was at Ichiban, the Chinese restaurant on Pandara Road, hunched over their placemats, which included the 12 Chinese zodiacs, with the years and characteristics of each sign inscribed on each piece of paper. (I suspect this is because I discovered that I am a […]
Mandarin, Roost & Roast bring a personal touch to menus | New
Two seasoned restaurateurs have added a personal touch to the Asian-inspired menus of their new Midpeninsula restaurants: At Nee Lau’s The Mandarin in Menlo Park, the menu consists of slow-cooked Asian fusion dishes, while Thai-style dishes are fried chicken is the star of Brandon Poon’s Roost & Roast in Palo Alto. The pandemic may have […]
Sheraton Mianyang opens as first Sheraton redesigned
Sheraton Hotels and Resorts announced the opening of Sheraton Mianyang, the brand’s first completely renovated hotel in Asia Pacific, kicking off a “new vision for global transformation”. The 342-room hotel will have a new design and branding programs meant to foster community, togetherness and productivity, according to the press release. Sheraton Mianyang is located in […]
Judge overturns restaurant lobby’s challenge to Berkeley’s natural gas ban
A lawsuit to repeal Berkeley’s landmark legislation restricting natural gas infrastructure in new construction was dismissed on Tuesday. Credit: Creative Commons A challenge to the city of Berkeley’s historic legislation banning natural gas in the city’s newest buildings was dismissed on Tuesday after a federal judge ruled the regulation did not violate federal laws banning […]
Club take-out: YāYā PDX survived the heatwave to bring Cantonese barbecue to Alberta Street – Blogtown
Cantonese Roast Duck from YÄYÄ PDX Suzette Smith One of the real flavors of this life is roasted meat over plain white rice. There is just something about it. The roast sweat its excess juice over the rice, as the starchy grain eagerly absorbs it, balancing the heavy taste. Sponsored You will find the simple […]
Kokoro High Wycombe: New Sushi and Cantonese Restaurant Planned for White Hart Street
Kokoro Sushi could open in central High Wycombe – the latest in a series of exciting restaurants heading to the city. Former Thomas Cook realtors on White Hart Street – which is right next to the recently opened Creams dessert lounge – could be transformed into a new sushi and Cantonese restaurant. Kokoro has branches […]
Oodles of [hand-pulled] noodles in Biang Biang on Capitol Hill
A newcomer to Capitol Hill, Biang Biang noodles serves delicious hand-drawn Chinese noodles, made to order. The restaurant’s beef mala (mala, meaning numbing and spicy) noodles are mixed with spicy chili oil and draped with chopsticks in long slurpable strands. The menu offers several preparations of homonymous noodles, from lamb with cumin to mapo tofu, […]
Upper Street’s new plant-based restaurant Tofu Vegan
The team behind Xi’an Impression has opened a fully vegan Chinese restaurant on Upper Street. What sets Vegan Tofu apart from the crowd of local restaurants is that it offers regional Chinese herbal dishes to diners. Four years into the planning, the team was on the hunt for the right suppliers so they could hit […]
Waterfront Cebu celebrates July 4th
This July, the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel takes its guests to new heights with its all new room, restaurant and event offerings! And to kick off the brand new month, the city hotel is hosting a fun, intimate and safe outdoor celebration of ‘Fourth of July’. July 4th is celebrated annually in the United States […]
Tibetan food feeds refugee culture in Kashmir
SRINAGAR, India – On Srinagar’s Boulevard Road, visitors heading to the shores of the city’s scenic Dal Lake could easily miss Lhasa, without the pagoda-style roof and wooden facade that mark its Tibetan heritage. Inside, Chinese paper lanterns cast a red glow on framed portraits of the Tibetan town from which this popular restaurant takes […]
Chef Anees Khan Breaks Into Chinese Fusion Cuisine with New Standalone Cloud Kitchen
Chef Anees Khan, founder of Star Anise Fine Foods and Leisure Pvt. Ltd is about to launch Star Anise Wok, Chinese Kitchen, today June 28, 2021. The restaurant will operate from Kurla like a stand-alone Chinese cuisine. After distributing premium cakes, desserts and other baked goods over the past two decades, the chef is set […]
The reinvented Chinese Hang Dai is simply inspiring
I’m optimistic. It’s too early to predict anything, but watching the creative ways restaurants have reinvented themselves has been invigorating and inspiring. A great example is Hang Dai who not only launched a brilliantly creative brand new menu (currently available in their brand new outdoor space) – they’ve also created an adaptable street food pop-up […]
Chinese takeout in North Hampshire according to Google
IT’S the weekend, which means a lot of people will be looking forward to having a takeaway tonight. Chinese cuisine is one of Britain’s most beloved take-out, so we thought we would bring together some of the region’s top-rated reviews on Google. Here are some of the top-rated Chinese take-out foods in and around North […]
Welcome to Sarawak – Foodie Heaven!
The many ingredients that go into a bowl of laksa – plus the broth. TO do justice to the myriad of wonderful, delicious and unique foods and dishes of our beloved land of Sarawak, one has to write a book – in fact, several books – as the range encompasses ethnicity in Peranakan to fusion. […]
Chef Jimmy Lee to open Salt & Chilli Oriental in Edinburgh’s St James district in July
Salt & Chilli Oriental Edinburgh will be hosted within the Bonnie & Wild Scottish Market which will open in July Let us know what you think and join the conversation at the bottom of this article. A mix of East and West, old and new, salt and chili, the restaurant will offer a taste of […]
Meet the Co-Founder of Karana, Asia’s First Whole Plant-Based Meat Brand
Until recently, Blair Crichton had no idea he was going to found Karana, the first whole plant based meat brand. In fact, it was only after quitting a career in banking and completing an MBA that Crichton, a proud Hong Kong man, decided to focus on a project that could respond to the global climate […]
Best zi char in Singapore: 12 restaurants and stalls serving hearty, home-cooked food, Lifestyle News
There is a special place for the zi char in the hearts of every Singaporean. Even as we move from meal to meal indulging in various cuisines all over Singapore’s food haven, we can’t help but return to our favorite homemade Chinese dishes. Today we are going back to our traditional roots with 12 delicious […]
7 indoor terraces in Dubai to enjoy an aura of outdoor dining this summer – Emirates Woman
As the sweltering heat has engulfed the UAE once again, diners can enjoy the perks of an alfresco while feeling like they’re sitting outside. Instagram-worthy places with a luxury atmosphere, Emirati woman has curated a list of covered terraces all of which are ready to welcome guests throughout the summer months. Lah Lah This avant-garde […]
In conversation with the famous British pop art pioneer Sir Peter Blake
In an exclusive interview, we chat with famed British Pop Art pioneer Sir Peter Blake about his wartime childhood, his fame and storytelling in art, and how a collectible life never ends never really. “It was then that Marcel Duchamp met the Spice Girls, at the same time as he met Elvis, sitting in his […]
North Melbourne’s Gai Wong Restaurant Shares Fun Recipe
North Melbourne’s customers Gay wong restaurant might assume that the signature dish is Hainanese Chicken Rice, and they would be right. But the fun hor, the Soup Noodle Dish, better reflects its Malaysian owners, Philip and Shirley Leong, their combined history and sense of home. It starts with Shirley whose family tradition was to eat […]
Robots are now everywhere, from hotels to hospitals to salons
From sexual companions to COVID-19 nurses, robots are increasingly dominating the human experience. They are entering our daily lives as digital companions designed to take on our tasks more safely, efficiently and quickly. And while some wear human appearances and mimic human emotions, they are programmed like our friends, not our enemies. âThere is simply […]
The most exciting place to eat in Los Angeles is Chinatown
LOS ANGELES – The zong are treasures, wrapped in bamboo leaves and stored in the fridge at Charcuterie from the Pearl River. Heat them up and each pack becomes tender, the sticky rice glistening with a sweet and delicious fat that filters through a cache of Chinese sausage, dried shrimp, mung beans, peanuts and salted […]
The Institutions: Happy’s Chinese Restaurant, the underground restaurant that has been offering tasty Chinese cuisine since 1962
Gavin Chan, owner of Happy’s Chinese Restaurant in Civic. Photo: Supplied. Have you seen the bright red and yellow âHappy’s Restaurantâ sign on Garema Place? It’s hard to miss. Enter and you’ll be led down a flight of stairs, and as soon as you open the door you’ll be struck by the smells of delicious […]
Where to order meals in Singapore this week: The Lounge at Riviera, Burger & Lobster, Famous Treasure, Kingdom of Belgians, Chix Hot Chicken, Coop
Barceloneta Bomb By Destin Tay June 14, 2021 Get the most out of your meal with our Timely Delivery Treats List Newsletters Sign up for our newsletters to receive all of our best stories. Newsletters You have successfully subscribed Additional reporting by Dudi Aureus. As Singapore has entered Phase 3 (High Alert), we have to […]
Shelter in Place ordered for Bradford County, Pennsylvania
Towanda State Police have released a shelter in place for Bradford County, Pennsylvania. Townsquare Media spoke with Pennsylvania Towanda State Police at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday June 13 and at that time they confirmed that a shelter in place for Bradford County, specifically in areas of Ulster and East Smithfield, was still active. The shelter […]
Science debunks a racist myth about Chinese food
What foods we choose to savor or to avoid the snub nose are not always preferences. Politics can also skew what we eat. No food illustrates this tension better than monosodium glutamate, better known as MSG. You’ll see âNO MSGâ labels proudly affixed to snack foods in grocery stores across the country, right next to […]
HuaKee BBQ is a must-have for Hong Kong-style barbecues in Westminster
Plates combined with roast duck, pork ribs, braised pork belly and spicy Huakee BBQ pork ears. Photo by Ruth Tobias Eat and drink The Wu family serves roast duck, pork ribs and other very tasty meats, as well as tasty and lesser-known specialties like pig’s ear and chicken feet. Ruth tobias ⢠June 11, 2021 […]
Steglitz has one of the best Chinese restaurants in Berlin
Berlin – Retro lovers will love this Cantonese Chinese restaurant! But briefly on the genesis of this review. A few weeks ago, I introduced Da Jia Le in Schöneberg as one of the best Chinese restaurants in Berlin. Then I got an unruly email. There, a reader wrote: âFor me the best Chinese restaurant in […]
Friyay! : What to eat, culinary news and news
JOO’S HOMEMADE BUTTER CAKE Call me old school, but when it comes to food, taste wins out all the time. So while I can ooh and aah on the cute sweets that pop up frequently on social media, what really stole my heart this year is a very simple butter cake from the house baking […]
These 11 Emerging Star Chefs Really Shine on Houston’s Food Scene
Presentation of the nominees for the CultureMap Tastemaker Award Michelin-starred chef of the year. As selected by our panel of restaurant industry experts, these are the culinary minds to watch for in the future. Collectively, these 11 nominees represent a wide range of culinary influences, experiences and perspectives, but they are united by a relentless […]
The Ultimate Guide to Chinese BBQ
There’s a common sight in the streets of Chinatown – rows of glistening meats on display in restaurant windows. The meats are varied, from whole browned ducks to huge sides of crispy roast pork, a mouthwatering sight for any meat lover. There is also another item – a fragrant red colored pork that is delicious […]
Inside Epitome: Dubai’s premier vegetarian restaurant, bar and lounge
There is no doubt that the UAE is fast becoming a haven for vegans and vegetarians. While most major restaurants today offer separate options and even dedicated menus, a new licensed space in town aims to be the first of its kind by offering only meatless options in an upscale setting. Enter Epitome, a restaurant […]
Local truffle season arrives early for mushroom fans in Sydney
Over the past decade, Australian truffles have seen increasing popularity in top restaurants, improving risottos, infusing eggs, and adding extra to lobster rolls, cream pies and everything in between. This winter, Sydney residents can expect to see and sniff more truffles than ever before, thanks to a bumper crop of the prized mushroom and a […]
CULTURAL POTPOURRI | Papa G’s Dim Sum Delights
Jamaica Tan from Papa G Dim Sum House SIOPAO, siomai, and congee (lugaw / arroz caldo for Pinoys) are just a few of the favorite Filipino dishes that are considered standard dim sum dishes. These tasty Cantonese dishes have truly come a long way from the tea rooms in the port city of Guangzhou, China, […]
2021 Global Moon Cake Market Industry Growth and Segmentation Analysis – Meixin Food Co., Ltd., Huamei Group, Guangzhou Restaurant Group Co.
MarketsandResearch.biz published a new report. The report is titled Global Moon Cake Market Growth 2021-2026. The report discusses research objectives, research scope, methodology, timeline and challenges throughout the forecast period. The report comprises a company overview with industry chain structure, applications, and important information. The research provides a basic overview of the global Mooncake industry, […]
Things to do: The best things to eat and drink in Houston this weekend
^ I support Local Community Journalism Support Houston’s independent voice and help keep the future of Houston Press free. Here’s a look at the tasty food and drink events this weekend: German Tomball Festival in the old town Tomball Friday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to […]
Avoid the Scudder Falls toll bridge in New Jersey again on Friday
Here we go again: If you normally take I-295 from Bucks County New Jersey in the morning, you better rethink that for tomorrow morning (Friday, June 4), according to the Bucks County Courier Hours. The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission issued a “severe travel warning” for the Scudder Falls Toll Bridge, advising commuters of […]
Binghamton deputy chief police officer vacant could be cut
Binghamton Mayor Richard David said he had not decided whether or not to fill a high-level vacant position in the town’s police department. One of the two deputy chief of police positions opened with the retirement of William Yeager last winter. The second deputy chief post is held by John Ryan. Speaking on WNBF radios […]
Michelin-awarded chef Richard Chen rolls the dice on Encore Boston Harbor’s Red 8
It was very difficult because we had a limited staff. And with the pandemic, we had to follow protocol. We had to wear a mask and I wore a mask over 12-14 hours a day. We had to leave it, and on top of that we had to follow CDC guidelines. All the cooks sanitized […]
“ SIGNIEL ”, the high-end hotel brand of LOTTE HOTEL, becomes the best luxury hotel in Asia
Korea’s largest hotel group, LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS has launched its new premium hotel brand, âSIGNIELâ. SIGNIEL is a word composed of “signature” and “LOTTE”, representing the legitimacy of the hotel as the highest hotel brand. SIGNIEL has successfully established itself on the strength of its world-class hardware and âLive Beyond Expectationsâ management philosophy providing […]
Scarborough’s Very Fair Seafood Cuisine is an ode to the classic dim sum banquet hall
Alex Cho, owner of Very Fair Seafood Cuisine in Scarborough, cannot recall the last opening of a large dim sum banquet hall in the Greater Toronto Area. Me neither. Many new Chinese restaurants – from international dessert and noodle chains to regional restaurants focused on Sichuan or Cantonese cuisine – have chosen Toronto as their […]
Region mourns loss of Andrew Yee at 59
SOUTH HADLEY – Andrew Yee, the prominent local restaurateur and businessman, whose contributions to the valley’s hotel scene have been extensive, has died at the age of 59. In a social media announcement, Yee’s company, Bean Restaurant Group, said Yee died on Thursday. The cause of his death was not immediately revealed. “Anyone who knew […]
Venezuelans own Chinese restaurant Qianlong in Doral, Florida
Chef Ming opposite and Chef Wai cook using woks at a Venezuelan Chinese restaurant called Qianlong Asian Bistro in Doral. The restaurant was founded several years ago in Venezuela, where it was called El Palmar. Today, owner Yony Moy runs the fourth generation family restaurant on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Al Diaz [email protected] Peking duck […]
Take a dumpling crawl in New York’s Chinatown
These sweet dumplings are simmered in water with julienned ginger and dried osmanthus flowers. âIf you like mochi, you’ll love the dessert balls at Mee Sum Cafe,â Young says. âThey’re filled with a mixture of roasted ground peanuts and sugar or ground black sesame and sugar. They are so good, I dare you to eat […]
7 new cookbooks to read this summer
Sunny bushels of spices, olives, grapes, pomegranates overflowing in the markets; streetscapes in Istanbul and Athens; small towns against the backdrop of the dramatic blue Mediterranean. Retiring to explore their three cuisines, all beautifully rich in grilled meats, herbs, cream cheese, olives, and Cezanne-worthy fruits and vegetables, she writes: “You can begin to see similarities […]
Lung Hin honors tradition with Zong Zi
As practiced in Chinese communities around the world, families enjoy zong zi – a traditional dish made with sticky rice and several toppings – on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar to mark the Dragon Boat Festival. . Lung Hin presents traditional Zong Zi This year, with the Dragon Boat […]
Kylie Kwong is back with her highly anticipated canteen restaurant, Lucky Kwong
For Kylie Kwong, chef, restaurateur, author, TV presenter and beloved national treasure of modern China, the food she creates is as much about flavor as it is about expressing her social and cultural beliefs. âChiefs are seen as cultural and social leaders,â says Kwong Broadsheet. âWhen people go to a restaurant or a restaurant, they […]
10 Distant Things To Do In Toronto This Week: May 25-30
Please note: As of April 8, Toronto has been under Ontario’s Stay-at-Home Order. This means you should stay home as much as possible and only go out for the basics, including finding food, going to work, and exercising. If going outside, follow the six-foot physical distance guidelines and wear a mask. It’s the last full […]