(CNN) — It’s nearly Lunar New Year, and Johnny Mui is finally smiling. After staring at empty tables for the last two years because of the pandemic, the owner of New York’s Hop Lee restaurant says business is slowly recovering. Mui joined the 48-year-old Chinatown establishment in 2005 as an employee — after losing everything … Read more
(CNN) — More than just a spicy staple served in Korean households and restaurants around the world, kimchi — the iconic fermented vegetable dish — has once again become the subject of a cultural feud between China and South Korea. Among them is a stipulation that xinqi is to be the new, official Chinese name … Read more
(Reuters) — Jerome Powell, this story’s for you. The Federal Reserve chair, always on the lookout for signs of inflation, might want to drop by Manhattan’s Upper East Side, where a $200 plate of french fries stretches the definition of haute cuisine. The restaurant Serendipity 3 already claims world records for the most expensive burger … Read more
(CNN) — Ireland. Close your eyes and picture what you think of when you envision the Emerald Isle. The green. The natural beauty. That distinctive accent. But above all, Ireland is forever associated with its famed hospitality — the warmth of its people and its pubs. It’s a country that prides itself on the slogan … Read more
(CNN) — Ireland. Close your eyes and picture what you think of when you envision the Emerald Isle. The green. The natural beauty. That distinctive accent. But above all, Ireland is forever associated with its famed hospitality — the warmth of its people and its pubs. It’s a country that prides itself on the slogan … Read more
(CNN) — There’s no denying Tokyo is one of the world’s food capitals. But if you look beyond the Michelin stars and take a deep dive into the origins of Japanese cuisine and the many ingredients that define it, you’ll find Wakayama prefecture, south of the city of Osaka, offers an unexpectedly diverse abundance of … Read more
(CNN) — Just when we thought we couldn’t possibly be shocked by yet another bizarre fast food chain restaurant offering — remember Domino’s bubble tea pizza? — McDonald’s China has proved us wrong. For one day only this week, diners were invited to gobble up Spam and Oreo burgers. The latest food mashup offered by … Read more
(CNN) — San Francisco chef Cecilia Chiang, who blazed a trail for Chinese cuisine in the United States, died Wednesday. She was 100. Her granddaughter, Siena Chiang, confirmed her death with CNN. She said her grandmother died in her sleep early Wednesday morning at home in San Francisco surrounded by her family. Exact details of … Read more
(CNN) — San Francisco chef Cecilia Chiang, who blazed a trail for Chinese cuisine in the United States, died Wednesday. She was 100. Her granddaughter, Siena Chiang, confirmed her death with CNN. She said her grandmother died in her sleep early Wednesday morning at home in San Francisco surrounded by her family. Exact details of … Read more
(CNN) — Imagine the best dessert on Earth. Better yet, turn to a stranger on the street and ask them. Odds are good — dollars to doughnuts — their answer is different from yours. From childhood treats to a grandparent’s favorite recipes, beloved foods are deeply personal. This seems especially true of desserts, which often … Read more