By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Some travel to escape, others to refresh themselves. Those are my goals, too. I am not hunting for inspiration. But my recent trip to the Panama Canal was quite inspiring. My appreciation towards the United States peaks, not on Thanksgiving Day or July 4 — it’s when I travel […]
New Dynasty Bar opens at Four Seas — Do bubble tea and cocktails have in common?
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY No, you did not misread the headline. Yes, the Northwest Asian Weekly recently reported that Four Seas Restaurant will be demolished in 2019 for an affordable housing project. Dynasty Room a.k.a. The Wolf Temple just opened on April 2 inside the Four Seas Restaurant. The old Dynasty Room has […]
BLOG: Food adventures — Jumpstarting George’s appetite
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY While many are delighted with weight loss, it has become our family’s nightmare. My husband learned that he’s been losing four pounds every month. He can’t afford to lose any more since he’s underweight. The doctor’s order is, “Eat, eat, eat.” Here is the dilemma. Since last year, George […]
BLOG: The legacy of Tetsuden Kashima
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Here is good news for fans of the University of Washington (UW)’s cherry trees: they will blossom next week, according to a UW news release. The iconic 31 cherry trees at the UW Quad, a gift from Japan in 1912, symbolized the friendship between the United States and Japan. […]
BLOG: Be Your Own Boss — What businesses should you start?
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY So you want to be an entrepreneur, but have no idea what business to get into. I can name over 50 businesses being killed or hurt by the internet. Are there any businesses that give you a decent chance at success? Even though the business you choose might not […]
BLOG: How to live to 100, Chinese-style
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY I call her Tai Tung Mom, and she celebrated her 100th birthday recently. At her party, she was animated and alert, recognizing everyone around her, including more than 40 grandkids and great grandkids. Shiu Jing Louie Chan is the mother of Harry and Tommy, owners of Tai Tung Restaurant. […]
BLOG: Embracing red, white, and blue
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Man-Tzu Tuan of Taiwan was fired from her job at a Chinese restaurant outside Sydney, Australia, after she told her boss that Taiwan is not a part of China, according to a New York Times article on Feb. 19. The Taiwan-China relations in Australia could raise a similar issue […]
BLOG: The king of Lunar New Year feasts
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The highlight of my family’s Lunar New Year feasts have always been the chicken. Why chicken? It’s never duck, goose, lobster, or beef. The flat bills of ducks and geese make it look as if they are sad and crying, as my grandma used to say. The chicken has […]
BLOG: Eat fish, luck will follow — Fish traditions in my family
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Fish is a must when we celebrate the Lunar New Year. In Asian cultures, fish is a symbol of abundance and wealth. The challenge for many non-Asians is, how do you cook it to get the full benefits of being lucky? You can also try raising koi. In Chinese […]
BLOG: Publisher’s heartfelt letter to her recently departed mother
My dearest Mom, I was totally unprepared when you left us on Jan. 27. My wish was to come back to Hong Kong and be with you in your final moments, holding your hands while you took your last breath. Guess I can’t have my wish. But you got yours. For years, you have been […]
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