17 January 2010 ~ 7 Comments

A Spicy and Tasty Sichuan Lunch

Back from London and tired from bland British food, Hope had only one request when I asked her where she wanted to go out for lunch. “I need some SPICE!”, she pleaded. Somehow I managed to convince Hope and Davis to wake up early on a cold winter day and venture away from the comforts of Manhattan out into the inner depths of Queens for a taste of Sichuan cuisine.

fish cooked with sichuan spices

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26 October 2009 ~ 3 Comments

Korean Cuisine Redefined

Ravioli, pickled beef tongue, and sashimi were just three of the dishes that were served earlier this month for Korean Cuisine Redefined — none of which you will probably find at a traditional Korean restaurant. Held at the Korean Consulate in New York on October 5th, the tasting showcased five Korean American chefs and their interpretations and redefinitions of Korean cuisine, using ingredients or techniques commonly found in classical Korean cuisine. Let’s meet the chefs!

Rachel Yang, Akira Back, Youngsun Lee, Andrew Chang, Tommy Lee
Rachel Yang, Akira Back, Youngsun Lee, Andrew Chang, and Tommy Lee

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