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If someone could come up with a matzo ball dim sum restaurant, we’d all be set

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By Wayne Chan NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY It’s interesting what one feels pride over. A few days ago, I was playing tennis with a group of guys during our weekly tennis match. We’ve been playing regularly for years now. During a break in play, we started talking. It’s never anything important — it could be about […]

WAYNE’S WORLDS: An electrifying fair or — how I avoided death, fell in love, and became a chairman

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By Wayne Chan NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Well, now I’ve done it. I didn’t think I would. Actually, I was sure I wouldn’t. I’ve got too much on my plate already. I wouldn’t be able to do it justice. Even if I wanted to, I just don’t have the time, so no way. It’s just not […]

Ready for the ‘Sitting Still in a Lounge Chair’ challenge

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By Wayne Chan Northwest Asian Weekly The social network thing?  I’ve got it all worked out. From my observation, every single post on Facebook and Twitter can be categorized into three specific types. Videos showing how to make various recipes that involve at least one of three ingredients – butter, bacon, and Oreo cookies. Pictures […]

The Lunar holiday, for those who love time travel

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By Wayne Chan Northwest Asian Weekly The Lunar New Year is a big deal. It has the ability to bend time and space. Believe me — I’d know. Here’s the evidence: I’ve never known my dad’s birthday. You might ask, what does that have to do with the Lunar New Year and time travel? Good […]

WAYNE’S WORLDS — A season of stuffing, jelly, thanks…and a can of Spam

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By Wayne Chan Northwest Asian Weekly Ahh…it’s that time of year again — family reunions, parades, fall leaves, and ugly sweaters. And let’s not forget about the food — pumpkin pie, roast turkey, gravy, Spam, and…wait, what? Oh, that’s right…Spam. You see, we’re celebrating Thanksgiving in Hawaii this year. That means we’ll be eating Spam […]

Insight from a sage — The proverb non-sequitur (or fill out your forms correctly)

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By Wayne Chan Northwest Asian Weekly I am a beacon of wisdom. I am a pillar of intelligence. Go ahead, ask me anything. OK, maybe I’m not all that right at the moment. But, believe me, it’s just around the corner. I’m now 51 years old, and if you are to believe what you see […]

A 23-year-old journey for magical rice

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By Wayne Chan Northwest Asian Weekly We just came back from a three-week vacation in Italy! You know what I was looking forward to the most? Chinese food. Ok, settle down. Don’t let your calzone collapse—we had pizza and pasta up the wazoo. The last time I was in Italy was 1991. My wife Maya […]

WAYNE’S WORLDS — “Do as I say, not as I do” — Advice for my son

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By Wayne Chan Northwest Asian Weekly I’ve heard that as parents, we live vicariously through our kids.  While that may very well be true, I think I’ve taken it a step further. Apparently, as my son comes of age, I’ve managed to perfect time travel. A few weeks ago, I went to my son Tyler’s […]

Aiming to be the Clothes Whisperer

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By Wayne Chan Northwest Asian Weekly There comes a point in your life when you realize your strengths. There’s a confidence that comes from knowing what you do well. It’s a confidence that shines through when you’re doing something well – even a swagger. Me? I’m good at working a computer, playing tennis, and I’d […]

Wayne’s Worlds — The Dumpling Complex

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By Wayne Chan Northwest Asian Weekly “What are you doing?”  I asked of my wife Maya, in a tone mixed between innocence and accusatory. “I’m pan frying some dumplings for the party,” she answered, matter of factly. The “party”, she was referring to, was the bi-weekly neighborhood gathering we affectionately refer to as “Yappy Hour,” […]