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Ultimate Summer Dessert: Mango Shaved Ice
I LOVE mango shaved ice. Ever since I tasted the original version in Taiwan, I have yearned for good Taiwanese shaved ice in the city. I have tried several including the ones listed on a recent Serious Eats article, ranking best shaved ice spots around New York City. However, Just Sweet Dessert House is one…
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The Noodle Bar: Cold Noodles, Perfect for a Hot Day
It’s been hot. 90+ degrees hot. That’s why finding a restaurant that provides cooling drinks and refreshing dishes is very important. After wandering around Lower East Side, my friend and I end up making a spontaneous restaurant decision and venture into Noodle Bar. Even though it wasn’t air-conditioned that particular day, they had both food…
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Lucky Rice’s Night Market – A Taste of Asian Street Food
On a beautiful comfortable Friday night on April 30th held Lucky Rice’s Night Market, hosted by David Chang. This night market event is based on popular nighttime markets throughout Asia, found in Taipei all the way to Kuala Lumpur. Typically speaking, these night markets feature various cheap street foods, shops, and fun games. In its…
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Chinese New Year: Hot Pot Basics
Happy Chinese New Year! This is the year of the Tiger and I am not sure what it means in Chinese astrology. What I do know is that this calls for the gathering of family and friends around a huge feast of various foods such as fish, noodles, oranges, etc. because these foods are supposed…
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The July 4th Weekend
Yay for Independence Day! I got to go home to Long Island and chill with some friends throughout the weekend. I gotta say, it’s way relaxing just laying on my couch, watching tv, and letting my brain rot away. haha. This also meant that I got to eat for “free” – eating good Taiwanese cooking…