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Tasty Hand-Pulled Noodles (What’s in a name?)

What’s in the name? When in Chinatown, the names of stores and restaurants can be nonsensical, include random numbers, and state ridiculous claims

By stuart

September 4, 2014August 30, 2015

Roasted duck and chicken in Chinatown windows — Roasted ducks and chickens hanging in the windows of N.Y Noodletown.

City New York Photo

Gallery: 17 days in New York’s Chinatown

As of September 1st, I’m in-between apartments and will spend the next 2-3 weeks in Chinatown. Specifically, sleeping on my grandma’s sofa in Confucius Plaza.

By stuart

September 3, 2014September 16, 2014

New York Travel

Citi Bike: What does the “Trip Open/Completed” status mean?

Every so often when I log into my CitiBike account to check out my usage. Last month I came across a “Trip Completed” in my history.

By stuart

September 1, 2014April 16, 2015

Culture New York

The Confucius Plaza Apartment Building in New York’s Chinatown

I have relatives that live in Confucius Plaza, sometimes referred to as Confucius Tower. Confucius Plaza is an expansive apartment complex with historical significance found in Manhattan’s Chinatown.

By stuart

August 31, 2014April 6, 2018

Food New York

Best of East Village: Señor Pollo

It’s been a year since I moved into the East Village and in those 12 or so months, I’ve come across some really great restaurants.

By stuart

August 28, 2014August 17, 2015

Culture New York Queer Race

I ♥♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ AFROPUNK

I attended Afropunk this past weekend and fell in love with it.

By stuart

August 26, 2014August 26, 2014

City Culture New York Race

Spike Lee vs. Michael Rapaport: The gentrification of New York City

Gentrification is a complicated issue. It becomes even more complicated an issue when you’re brand new to a city like I am to New York.

By stuart

August 24, 2014September 24, 2015

New York

What are the Chinese cable channels on Time-Warner in New York

I wish there were as many options as the logo collage above. With my mom and dad visiting New York a few times a year, I need something to keep them busy while I’m working or we have some down time.

By stuart

August 21, 2014September 24, 2015

City New York Travel

Red/Yellow/Green: What does it mean when I get a red light on a Citi Bike dock?

It’s been about a month now since I started my Citi Bike membership. I love the program; it’s completely changed how I access the city.

By stuart

August 16, 2014October 21, 2015

Music New York

Dance without a care (or knowing any of the music) at Basement Bhangra

When I lived in San Francisco, I was a 5 minute walk from Public Works, an event venue that hosted a variety of parties and performances. One of the parties that I attended was a monthly event called Non-Stop Bhangra

By stuart

August 3, 2014September 24, 2015

Food New York

Best of East Village: Punjabi Grocery & Deli

Outside of pizza, chicken+rice, hot dogs, and dumplings, there’s not a lot of diverse meal options in Manhattan where you can plop down a fiver, maybe get some change back, and be satisfied afterwards. Enter Punjabi Grocery & Deli

By stuart

August 1, 2014July 18, 2015

New York

Noodle Village: Clay pot of gold, crispy rice in Chinatown

I rarely write up a review after just one visit, but I’m confident that I’m going back to Noodle Village again (and again and again).

By stuart

June 24, 2014August 30, 2015

Surprise Surprise 25 years in East Village

New York

Best of East Village: Suprise! Surprise! (is closed)

I haven’t been in New York for very long, so I haven’t established deep relationships with local businesses. Still, in my short time, there’s a few businesses I’ve been lucky enough to “discover” that have long-term relationship potential

By stuart

June 23, 2014November 27, 2014

New York

Best of the East Village: No Relation Vintage

There’s a good share of thrift stores in the East Village, but there aren’t many that I actually frequent.

By stuart

June 19, 2014June 19, 2014

New York

Best of East Village: Lin’s Laundry

After finding myself without my own washer and dryer for the first time in almost a decade, I quickly discovered the luxury of having one’s laundry sent out and delivered.

By stuart

June 17, 2014June 18, 2014

New York

Best of East Village: On The Mark Barbershop

I like a good bargain, so there’s not many occasions where after paying the check, I find myself happily willing to give extra money for that same service.

By stuart

June 16, 2014September 1, 2014

Jeremy Lin New York Video

Would you recognize Jeremy Lin if he was sitting next to you (in New York)?

Would you recognize Jeremy Lin on the streets of New York if you saw him? I would. I wouldn’t even play it cool. I would kiss him and hug him and massage his shoulders. I would.

By stuart

June 13, 2014June 13, 2014

New York

Ai Weiwei exhibition at Brooklyn Museum

Was excited and lucky enough to see the Ai Weiwei exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum yesterday. Here’s some of the photos I took during my visit

By stuart

June 8, 2014June 12, 2014

Memorial Service for Slain East Village Resident Wen Hui Ruan

New York

Family to Hold Public Memorial Service for Wen Hui Ruan

Memorial Service for Wen Hui Ruan Wen Hui Ruan, who was killed a few weeks ago in a senseless beating, will have a public memorial service

By stuart

May 27, 2014May 27, 2014

New York Race

Why Wen Hui Ruan was attacked and why neighbors didn’t help after

Locals are angry that Wen Hui Ruan was brutally assaulted and died from his attack from 20-year old Jamie Pugh. Now after a memorial and some time to reflect, the community is outraged that no one acted sooner to get him help.

By stuart

May 22, 2014August 28, 2015

New York

If you can, attend today’s public memorial for 68-year old Wen Hui Ruan

I’m sad that I won’t able to attend tonight’s public memorial to Wen Hui Ruan, the 68-year old retired garment worker and grandfather who was brutally assaulted by 20 year old Jamie Pugh

By stuart

May 19, 2014May 27, 2014

New York Race

My thoughts on the “random” assault, death of 68-year old Chinese immigrant in Alphabet City

I’ve had so many thoughts running through my head when I first read the news story about 20-year old Jamie Pugh attacking and ultimately killing 68-year old Wen Hui Ruan last Friday in Alphabet City.

By stuart

May 15, 2014September 24, 2015