Open & Shut is an ongoing series looking at the comings and goings of businesses in Southcentral Alaska. If you know of a business opening or closing in the area, send a…
Month: December 2023
Why the West’s take on Chinese food is often a poor reflection of the cuisine
Chinese food followed a global trajectory from obscurity to ubiquity, says scholar and James Beard Award-winning author Fuchsia Dunlop. Dedicating the better part of her life to the study of the cuisine…
‘Hunger Pangs’ stars Kevin and Jeffrey Pang share family recipes in new cookbook
While some fathers and their adult sons watch football, work on cars, or play golf, Kevin and Jeffrey Pang prefer a more gustatory form of father-son bonding. They co-host Hunger Pangs, a…
Wang Gang’s Egg Fried Rice Video and Free Speech in China
The United States is entangled in an emotional debate about antisemitism and free speech on college campuses. The latest speech debate in China is about a chef’s video on how to make…
30 Best Chinese Restaurants in L.A. for Dumplings, Dim Sum, Hot Pot
Fact: L.A. County is home to the most diverse, high-quality array of Chinese food in the country. While many of the area’s best Chinese restaurants are in the San Gabriel Valley—and technically…
‘The Takeout’ Founder Kevin Pang and His Dad Release ‘A Very Chinese Cookbook’
Kevin Pang’s new book, written alongside his father, Jeffrey, could have been called: A Father and Son’s Tale of Immigration and Assimilation From Hong Kong, Toronto, Chicago, and Seattle, Told Through 100…
These Are the Most Interesting New Chinese Restaurants in North Texas
This was a strong year for new Chinese food in North Texas. While many eyes were turned to the attention-getting openings of Fortune House on Greenville Avenue and Miami-based chain Komodo in…
The Best Cookbooks of 2023
Scroll on Instagram or TikTok for even 10 seconds, and you know that recipe inspiration is easier than ever to come by. Despite the fire hose of cooking videos available online, we…
Stir-Fry Chicken Lo Mein Recipe: How to Make It
Next time you’re craving a comforting dish of Chinese takeout, make this chicken lo mein recipe. It contains noodles, chicken, stir-fried vegetables and an irresistible umami sauce. The term “lo mein” comes from…