I launched this blog in 2008. My mini-me.
Go see David Henry Hwang’s “Dance and the Railroad”
February 25, 2013
The other night, I sat in a beautiful, darkened theater on W. 42nd Street, sipping a Rum and Diet Coke while watching a play that first moved me 32 years […]
5 ways to embrace the Year of the Snake
February 11, 2013
As we slither into the Year of the Snake, I have been dragged against my will into its call for reflection. The most enigmatic creature of the Chinese zodiac is […]
Chinese New Year: What to bring for dinner
January 21, 2013
Note: I just updated this tip sheet for Chinese New Year 2017 — with specifics on how to celebrate the Lunar New Year holiday with a Chinese crowd. Hope you […]
How to drink scotch like a real badass Asian
December 20, 2012
I’ve always enjoyed Johnnie Walker Red. As a kid in Chinatown, it was the liquor of choice served during most of the 10-course Chinese restaurant banquets that we attended. But […]
A look at Asian immigrant population trends
October 18, 2012
The latest federal statistics on Asian immigrants are out and my jaw dropped. Wow: 25% of all the foreign-born folks in the United States are now from Asia. They are […]
Jeffrey C. Yuen’s Classical Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine
November 22, 2011
Lately, so many people have been asking me for holistic health solutions that it’s time to give you a proper introduction to my Chinese medicine go-to guy, Jeffrey C. Yuen. […]
Chinese Americans in the U.S.: 2011 convention overview
August 11, 2011
I absolutely must share the experience of my day at a Chinese American-sponsored event that offered great ideas and inspiration for everyone. Since I can be grouchy about issues related […]