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You are here: Home / Archives for Vol 30 No 5 | January 29 – February 4

The Gokeris, culinary and cultural ambassadors of where East meets West

January 27, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Turkey is a country that has been a place of East and West for centuries. It boasts magnificent architecture and breathtaking landforms.

Filed Under: Business, Community News Tagged With: 2011, Central Asia, England, Every July, Gencer Gokeri, Istanbul Imports, Lonely Planet, Modern Turkey, Northwest Asian Weekly, Queen Anne, Seattle, Sureyya Gokeri, United States, Vivian Miezianko, Vol 30 No 5 | January 29 - February 4, WA, culture

An American state dinner for a Chinese president

January 27, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Last week, the president and first lady threw a state dinner at the White House in honor of Chinese President Hu Jintao. Dinner guests included celebrities, business people,

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2011, Barack Obama, Chinese Americans, Chinese President Hu Jintao, Hu Jintao, Jackie Chan, Luly Yang, Michelle Kwan, Michelle Obama, Mona Locke, Vol 30 No 5 | January 29 - February 4, White House, gary locke

What a difference 12 years makes: For the Lunar New Year, we look back on how far the International District has come since the last Year of the Rabbit

January 27, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

In 1999, President Bill Clinton was in office, the United States was in the midst of the dot-com boom, and the world was facing the turn of the century.

Filed Under: Features, Community News, Cultures Tagged With: 2011, Chinatown, Chinese American, Honey Court Seafood Restaurant, International District, Jumbo Chinese Restaurant, Jumbo Restaurant, Lunar New Year, Nancy Sit, President Bill Clinton, Rainier Mall, Safeco Stadium, Seattle Center House, Seattle Metropolitan, Tet Festival, United States, Vietnamese Americans, Vol 30 No 5 | January 29 - February 4, gary locke, hing hay park

Editorial: Economy looking up, don’t lose hope

January 27, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

It’s a new year and a new economy. Believe it or not, things are getting better. The Seattle Times reported that December was the first time in 25 months

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: 2011, Amy Chua, Asian Americans, Battle Hymn, Chinese, Editorial Economy, Lunar New Year, Tiger Mom, Vol 30 No 5 | January 29 - February 4, Wall Street Journal

Blog: Any business that doesn’t celebrate its opening is making a mistake 

January 27, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“We don’t know how to do a grand opening,” said the owner of the Mekong Village Restaurant, located at 12020 Aurora Avenue North, who came to us wanting

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2011, Aurora Avenue North, Mekong Village Restaurant, Publisher Ng's blog, Vol 30 No 5 | January 29 - February 4

Blog: A grand opening in four easy steps

January 27, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

You don’t need to be an expert to organize a grand opening. Do it the Asian way. It’s more fun.

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2011, Publisher Ng's blog, Vol 30 No 5 | January 29 - February 4

Blog: Clearing up misconception about government officials, don’t pay!

January 27, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“There’s a problem,” said a restaurant owner. “How do I get the dignitaries to come to my restaurant’s grand opening? I don’t know them.”

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2011, Blog Clearing, Publisher Ng's blog, Seattle City Council, Vol 30 No 5 | January 29 - February 4, letter

Blog: Why a master of ceremonies is necessary

January 27, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Most small business grand opening ceremonies don’t include a master of ceremonies. Consequently, these ceremonies lack focus. I have witnessed chaos at many ceremonies.

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2011, Mekong Village, Publisher Ng's blog, Vietnamese, Vol 30 No 5 | January 29 - February 4

Jan. 25: Former Seattleite Peter Rhee a guest of first lady during State of the Union address

January 27, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Sitting next to the first lady during the State of the Union address is a privilege not many are afforded. This year, Michelle Obama’s guests included a number of people

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2011, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, Former Seattleite Peter Rhee, Michelle Obama, United States Navy, University Medical Center, Vol 30 No 5 | January 29 - February 4

Jan. 22: Microsoft hosts Spring Festival 2011

January 27, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Microsoft’s CHIME (Chinese Microsoft Employees) and Asian Employee Network hosted its Spring Festival 2011, which is one of the largest diversity events and spring

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2011, Brad Owen, China, Spring Festival, Vol 30 No 5 | January 29 - February 4

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