I’ve heard that some dim sum restaurants have moved away from pushcarts so that their small plates come out hotter and fresher. Continue reading “11 dim sum restaurants that use push carts in New York City”
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Does dim sum have MSG? Yes, but how much MSG varies by dish
Let’s just start out by saying that it’s not easy to get dim sum without MSG… and some might argue that you aren’t truly eating dim sum if it doesn’t have some monosodium glutamate in it. Continue reading “Does dim sum have MSG? Yes, but how much MSG varies by dish”
Goodbyes: Iconic Pearl City Mart to close massive SoHo store in December
Pearl River Mart is a three-level department store you wouldn’t expect to see on the busiest, most tourist-heavy, bustling street in the heart of Soho’s retail center. Continue reading “Goodbyes: Iconic Pearl City Mart to close massive SoHo store in December”
Joong: Chinese sticky “rice dumplings” wrapped in bamboo leaves
Every year around this time of the year, my grandma makes a batch of joong in celebration of the Duanwu Festival. Continue reading “Joong: Chinese sticky “rice dumplings” wrapped in bamboo leaves”
Surprise Door: Here’s the NBA’s Chinese New Year commercial
Here’s a cheesy Chinese New Year commercial from the NBA featuring Jeremy Lin, James Harden, Steph Curry, Benny the Bull and Dwyane Wade. Continue reading “Surprise Door: Here’s the NBA’s Chinese New Year commercial”
Kung Fu Hustle: The scene when Coolie, Tailor, and Baker defeat the Axe Gang
I rarely ever watch a movie more than once. Even in the case of movies that I’ve raved about don’t inspire me to watch them over. Continue reading “Kung Fu Hustle: The scene when Coolie, Tailor, and Baker defeat the Axe Gang”
Does Panda Express have MSG in their food despite their claims?
I normally avoid Panda Express, the largest Chinese fast-food joint in the United States. Actually, as far as my regular diet is concerned, I stay away from all fast food chains. Continue reading “Does Panda Express have MSG in their food despite their claims?”
Are Asian immigrants being pushed onto subway tracks a coincidence or something else?
I don’t know what number constitutes a pattern, but after a 61-year Chinese immigrant was pushed onto the tracks of the oncoming D train in The Bronx. Continue reading “Are Asian immigrants being pushed onto subway tracks a coincidence or something else?”
The Umbrella Revolution in Hong Kong
What started as a large demonstration to preserve Hong Kong’s autonomy in the 2017 election for “Chief Executive” of the city, their numbers have multiplied since the Hong Kong government decided to use force against that initial protesters. Continue reading “The Umbrella Revolution in Hong Kong”
Asian collection at Cleveland Museum of Arts worth seeing
Strolling through gallery after gallery of the vast Cleveland Museum of Art, I came upon the North wing — their permanent Asian Art collection — I didn’t expect much from it. Continue reading “Asian collection at Cleveland Museum of Arts worth seeing”
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. Continue reading “The Confucius Plaza Apartment Building in New York’s Chinatown”
The Chinese restaurant as the gateway to the “American Dream”
My family owned a Chinese restaurant in Plymouth, Michigan for more than 35 years. It was their livelihood and played a large part in our lives. Continue reading “The Chinese restaurant as the gateway to the “American Dream””
Zheng Haixia: The first Chinese player to play pro basketball in USA was a woman
Now retired, Haixia Zheng (pronounced Hi-Shaw Jheng) was a 6-8 center from China and the first Chinese player to play in the WNBA, and the first Chinese player, man or woman, to play professional basketball in the United States. Continue reading “Zheng Haixia: The first Chinese player to play pro basketball in USA was a woman”
Erhu: What is that Chinese string instrument you saw in Chinatown called?
You just visited Chinatown today and you saw old Chinese men sitting on the corner playing a traditional bowed instrument. So you’re wondering, what is that Chinese strong instrument you saw in Chinatown called? Continue reading “Erhu: What is that Chinese string instrument you saw in Chinatown called?”
Jeremy Lin ruthlessly posterizes his own mom
Here’s Jeremy Lin and gang are taking to Instagram and dunking all over Palo Alto. The coup de grace Jeremy jumping over Justin for a total rim rocker on his unsuspecting mother, Shirley. Continue reading “Jeremy Lin ruthlessly posterizes his own mom”
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). Continue reading “Noodle Village: Clay pot of gold, crispy rice in Chinatown”
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 Continue reading “Ai Weiwei exhibition at Brooklyn Museum”
Destroy Racism
This makes no sense, but that’s probably why I like it. Happy June to all you warriors for justice and pandas for peace.
The Chinese Earpick
When I was young, my mom would periodically place me on the living room couch and pick my ear and remove earwax with an “earpick”. Continue reading “The Chinese Earpick”
Footage capture Chicago police hurling racist insults, abuse onto handcuffed Asian-American woman
Here’s another hit to any remaining idealistic view of humanity. Try not to be too effing jaded coming out of it and throw a bunch of shit on the floor like I just did. Continue reading “Footage capture Chicago police hurling racist insults, abuse onto handcuffed Asian-American woman”
Fake Facebook Post: Chinese restaurant shut down for serving rats, cats, pups, and stereotypes
Scrolling through my Facebook feed, I came across a shocking image of what looked like a frozen bag of rats/mice. Continue reading “Fake Facebook Post: Chinese restaurant shut down for serving rats, cats, pups, and stereotypes”
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 Continue reading “If you can, attend today’s public memorial for 68-year old Wen Hui Ruan”
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. Continue reading “My thoughts on the “random” assault, death of 68-year old Chinese immigrant in Alphabet City”
The Fashion Stylingz of San Francisco’s Chinatown
One of my favorite local sites, The Bold Italic, posted a story today about the fashion stylings of the Chinatown set in San Francisco.
The author, Valerie Luu, wrote Continue reading “The Fashion Stylingz of San Francisco’s Chinatown”
