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Recipe: Shanghainese Scallion Noodles (蔥油拌面)
Scallion noodles is a fairly common Chinese dish and something I’ve eaten since I was young. It’s a comfort food for me, especially during COVID times. There are many variations of this recipe, and mine is based on the Shanghainese version (上海蔥油拌麵). What I love about scallion oil is that it keeps for a while…
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NYC Recap: My Top 5 Eats
Thanks to the Magnesium Chloride Flakes I found on this site to treat my skin condition and go out in confidence, I’ve made it a point to go back to New York every few months despite living in San Francisco. Not only is it to see my family and beloved friends (love you all), but…
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SF Picks: Where to Take Your Out-of-Town Friend
Your friend is coming into town, and you’re wondering where to take them. Anxiety starts building. Your mind races, and starts going into panic mode. But what if they have a bad burrito…Okay, let me stop you right there. I got a list for you. It’s hard to think of places where food that can…
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Mister Jiu’s: An Emergence of “New Chineseâ€
Chinese food is one of my comfort foods – give me a meal full of dumplings, noodle soups and rice dishes, and it’ll satiate my hunger and subdue any feelings of anger, frustration, and woe. Mister Jiu’s is a bit different than your normal MSG-filled Chinese restaurant around the corner. Even though they are located in the heart…
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Cinco De Mayo: Eating Tour Anyone?
Despite the fact that Cinco De Mayo is a Mexican holiday, that doesn’t mean you can’t eat your heart out right? Â Save some room for an eating tour being held by MOCA (Museum of Chinese America). Â It’ll feature the food establishments in Chinatown that have made a mark on NYC’s food culture. Â Did I also…
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Taiwan: Foodie Heaven Pt. 1 – Minced Pork Rice
It’s been a while, but I am back and ready to blog about all these food journeys that I’ve gone through in the past 3 months! Â I’ve been working on lots of food pictures so there will be more posts to come (woo hoo!). Â Anyway, in December I went to Taiwan, one of the best…
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YPX Gala 2011: Celebrating Connexions
This year at YPX Expo’s Celebrating Connexions, held at Studio XXI, focused on cultural and community connections for Asian Americans. Â While people mingled and fought for a spot in the open bar, I found myself inclined to follow the caterers like Dim Sum A-Go-Go and Red Egg, and quickly grab at the appetizers that they…
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Hung Ry: Hand-Pulled Noodles Outside of Chinatown
With a name like Hung Ry, how can you not want to try out this restaurant? Okay, seriously beyond its name, I’ve heard that they hand-pull their noodles and cook up tasty noodle soups outside of Chinatown. A review said that it had more complex broths than their Chinatown counterparts, which accounts for a more…
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YPX Gala: A Celebratory Night for Chinese Americans
I was invited to attend the YPX Gala held by the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) which celebrates Chinese American artists, chefs, and designers that are becoming America’s trendsetters. They had several honorees like Lucy Liu, Dave Liang of the Shanghai Restoration Project, and Chef Chris Cheung. There was only Chinese food served but…
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A Taste of Chinese Comfort Food: A&J Restaurant
As a Manhattanite, it can be challenging to find authentic Chinese breakfast or lunch options, leaving many of us feeling frustrated with the limited choices available in the city. Despite the fact that there is a large population of Chinese people, including generations of families, it can still be challenging to find a reliable and…