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· Bryan Ke
One of the World’s Most Famous Indian Chefs Dies of COVID-19
Celebrity chef, author and restaurateur Floyd Cardoz passed away in New Jersey due to complications from COVID-19. Cardoz, 59, visited the Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair, New Jersey last week as a “precautionary measure” after he was “feeling feverish.” He later tested…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Master Teaches ‘Shojin Cuisine’ to One of the Best Chefs in the World
As parts of the world transition to a more plant-based diet, restaurants offering “Shojin” cuisine have become more accessible, drawing patrons from all walks of life. But what exactly is Shojin, and how does it work as a dietary choice?
· Benny Luo
One of OC’s Best Sushi Chefs Reveals How to Make World Class Sushi Rice at Home
“We do not serve American rolls.” These are the words you’ll see written on a chalkboard right before you walk into Ikko. Unlike most sushi restaurants in America where we are accustomed to seeing California and Volcano rolls, Chef Ikko Kobayashi is more interested in preserving…
· Khier Casino
Six of Asia’s Top 10 Chefs Are White Guys Who Don’t Even Cook Asian Food
Six out of the top 10 chefs profiled in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2017 are white males, and some in the culinary community, including TV host and author Anthony Bourdain, believe the list is “beyond ludicrous.” Author and co-founder of Roads & Kingdoms, Matt Goulding, agreed…
· Ryan General
This New York Startup Has the Best Way to Help Refugee Chefs Everywhere
New York City is a haven of great international cuisine. With the number of specialty restaurants that offer a variety of food from different countries in the city, it is certainly not easy for a restaurant to stand out even if they are offering unique meal options. However,…
· Editorial Staff
These Chinese Chefs Have Knife Skills That Are Extremely Satisfying to Watch
There’s nothing like seeing a talented chef doing what he does best. Check out the video above showcasing an array of talented chefs and their incredible knife skills.
· Laura Dang
Female Sushi Chefs Fight For Acceptance After Being Harassed By Sexist Customers
When was the last time you saw a woman behind a sushi counter? Many people have never encountered such a sight in all their years of sushi eating. It may come as a surprise to those who are realizing this now, but there is a strongly held Japanese belief that sushi chefs must…
· Max Chang
Sushi Master Jiro’s Son Once Said Women Can’t Be Sushi Chefs Because They Have Periods
Why can’t women be sushi chefs? Because their periods mess up their sense of taste. Most would agree that statement is clearly sexist, but what’s even more surprising is who said it.
· Maina Chen
During the Chinese Exclusion Act, an ingenious backwoods chef from China helped make Yosemite National Park a reality
Chinese immigrants’ contributions run deep and far in U.S. history, and both Yosemite and the National Park Service (NPS) may not have existed if not for one skilled backcountry chef’s lavish meals. Early Chinese contributions Almost a decade ago, Yosemite National Park shared a…
· Bryan Ke
Social media users criticize Philippine government for ‘standardizing’ adobo recipe
Filipino social media users rallied online to criticize the Philippine government’s effort to “standardize” adobo, lechon, sinigang and other famous Filipino dish recipes. What happened: On July 9, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced BPS/TC 92, a new committee…
· Thy Nguyen
YouTube Special Features AAPI Stars Addressing Challenges and ‘Taking a Stand’
A star-studded special addressing the challenges faced by the AAPI community, featuring celebrities such as Michelle Kwan, Simu Liu, Ross Butler, Auli’i Cravalho and more, premiered on YouTube. About the special: On Wednesday, “Recipe for Change,” which was produced by Lebron…
· Carl Samson
YouTube Showcases Anna Akana, Steve Aoki, More API Creators Across Platforms for Heritage Month
YouTube is putting Asian and Pacific Islander (API) creators in the spotlight of its platforms in honor of Heritage Month. In a blog post on Monday, Go-To-Market Shows Lead Dennis Chiu said YouTube could not be more proud of the global API community, whose work “influences the…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Clubhouse Fundraising Night Featuring Lisa Ling, Margaret Cho Aims to Empower AAPI Voices
Various Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) celebrities, activists, chefs and allies will come together online to empower marginalized voices this week on Clubhouse. An upcoming Clubhouse fundraiser, “Let’s Eat Together,” will be held by LA Food Gang on Wednesday at 5…
· Ryan General
Thai Street Food Star Jay Fai Wins Prestigious ‘Icon Award’ for Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2021
Supinya ‘Jay Fai’ Junsuta, owner of famed Thai food stall Raan Jay Fai in Bangkok, is the recipient of 50 Best’s “Icon Award” for 2021. In an Instagram post, the 50 Best organization revealed Junsuta’s pre-announced award ahead of its big unveiling of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants…
· Isa Peralta
Selena Gomez Cooks Adobo with Filipino American Celebrity Chef Jordan Andino
Singer and actress Selena Gomez made a beloved Filipino dish with celebrity chef Jordan Andino for the cooking show “Selena + Chef.” While quarantining last year, Gomez created her unscripted series, according to MSN. Every episode features a celebrity chef, and this upcoming…
· Bryan Ke
‘Asian Specialist’ on ‘Masterchef’ Called Out For Use of ‘Dirty Food’
A London-based contestant in BBC One’s “Masterchef: The Professionals” faces backlash after reportedly referring to Asian cuisine as “dirty” in her Instagram bio. Philli Armitage-Mattin, a 28-year-old London-based chef, was called out online for her description of “Dirty food…
· Bryan Ke
Comedian Uncle Roger Rates Gordon Ramsay’s Indonesian Egg Fried Rice
Uncle Roger, a character created by U.K.-based Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng, approves of famed British chef Gordon Ramsay’s way of cooking egg fried rice. Surprising approval: Ramsay received quite the approval from Uncle Roger in his latest egg fried rice review video, which was…
· Ryan General
BBC Host Cooks Unwashed Rice, Rinses AFTER With Tap Water and Asians Everywhere Are Screaming
Fried rice is pretty straightforward: stir-fry cooked rice, mix in some meat and veggies and you’re good to go. The dish is so versatile that one can do almost an infinite number of combinations and you would still recognize it for what it is.
· Carl Samson
Japanese App Uses AI to Grade the Quality of Your Tuna
A Japanese app is now serving a local sushi chain by grading the quality of the tuna it serves to customers. Tuna Scope, developed by advertising giant Dentsu and other companies, uses artificial intelligence to perform “tuna examination,” a vital artisanal skill that may soon…
· Carl Samson
‘MasterChef Australia’ Judge Blasts Racist Man Who Called Fellow Asian Judge a ‘Gook’
A Scottish chef judge in “MasterChef Australia: Back to Win” called out a viewer on Instagram for sending him a private message that referred to his fellow judge Melissa Leong as a “gook.” What happened: Chef Jock Zonfrillo condemned viewer Graham Jones for not seeing “past the…