Officers from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife found improper seafood at Tea Garden and other restaurants during a recent surprise inspection of 75 restaurants statewide. Officers found salmon without proper documentation and live bullfrogs. Live bullfrogs are illegal to have in Washington, as they are a non-native, invasive species. (end)
BLOG: Lobster hot pot
By Assunta Ng On Oct. 5, the day we celebrated the Northwest Asian Weekly’s 30th anniversary, one of my staff members bought me a hot pot with lobster and rice and lobster soup with mustard greens and tofu for lunch. She knew I wouldn’t have time to eat at the event, so she ordered the […]
10 Asian food makeovers for your holiday party
Let’s face it. We gain weight during the holidays because there are too many leftovers. So why not share the wealth (and calories) by throwing a leftover party on Dec. 26?
Dim sum made easy: From seasoned veterans to first-timers, there’s a dim sum restaurant in Seattle for everyone
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly Dim sum: If you don’t know what it is, you have been missing out on some of the finest delights for your palate. Dim sum means “heart’s delight.” It is a Cantonese-style Chinese lunch with bits of meat, seafood, and vegetables. The dishes are similar in size to appetizers.