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Straits Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Shangri-La Dialogue drama: The vital issues that deserve a bigger spotlight
Beyond the American-Chinese exchanges that grab headlines, there was considerable discourse on matters that didn't excite global media but remain absolutely vital for global security. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH At the Shangri-La Dialogue, some tell-tale signs from the cramped media centre give away what will be the main story. When keyboard clattering intensifies and people crowd around screens, you know the alerts are going to fly. But when the nattering pipes up, you know there's little interest in whatever is emerging from the sideline sessions. News veterans of this security summit know the drill and the headlines were predictable. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's barbs aimed at China fired off the main round of headlines. Then hours later, with high-level Chinese representation absent, the remarks of Beijing's delegation leader, Rear-Admiral Hu Gangfeng, in a plenary session provided the next round. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
That's all, yolks! Asian egg dishes delight around Orlando
I just crushed about a quarter of this vegetable egg foo young, which according to my brief research has more than a few acceptable spellings and a tremendous number of fans. It is my favorite American-Chinese takeout staple. Done perfectly, it's wok-fried in a generous pool of oil, soft and tender inside with a crispy, wispy exterior and heavy with vegetables — all of them. Broccoli and carrot, water chestnuts, bean sprouts, mushrooms, cabbage, rough-chopped hunks of baby corn. Every restaurant does it differently and I'll often pass on the gravy (some are too heavy on thickening agents, too light on the soy or oyster sauce umami), but I love it, with or without. Orlando's first Kyuramen location is ready for its close-up | Review I'd just finished up at the gym. And the salty protein-carbohydrate bomb was just what my body wanted. I could feel it replenishing me, in fact, like it was going directly into my cells. It was fabulous. I might have heard myself say 'mmm' a few times. Folks in foodie online circles can be pretentious about American-Chinese food. I've seen people joyfully post their glistening containers of General Tso's only to have some troll call it inauthentic, which frankly, I don't get. How? It's an iteration of Chinese food, invented by Chinese immigrants, as they forged new lives in a new place. There is Tahitian Chinese food. Caribbean Chinese food. Indian Chinese food. Peruvian Chifa. Same story, different countries. None are 'traditional.' All are examples of Chinese people using the ingredients available to them to create something familiar, but uniquely Chinese-plus. Happily, zero trolls responded when I posted an open question on the Orlando Sentinel's food-centric Facebook page, Let's Eat, Orlando. Best Korean: 2025 Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards 'I love American Chinese food,' wrote group member Alana Conel. 'There's something about the comfort of it that I crave at least once every two weeks. I love authentic Chinese food no doubt, but take-out Chinese food … literally is making my mouth water right now.' Raised in China, Janet Zhang noted that American Chinese cuisine's flavor and presentation feel foreign, but she still likes it. 'I think the American Chinese restaurants have some of the best chicken wings I have ever had, and the twice-cooked pork made with cabbage and charsiu, though (they) bare [sic] little resemblance to the dish I was familiar with, (are) still delicious.' Chefs, too, weighed in. 'If you say you don't like [American Chinese food], you're lying,' said Boku, Soseki and Uncle Dendog's alum Denni Cha, whose favorites include moo shu. 'Egg drop soup is my everything.' Vegetable egg foo young is mine. I'm not apologizing. And as we say goodbye to both Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month and National Egg Month, I can't think of a better dish to go out on. That's all, yolks! Well, that and this round-up of some other Asian egg dishes you might want to try. Though not technically an omelet, this eggy-battered pancake of Japanese origin, in particular the chonky kind where the goodies are studded within instead of layered on top, has definite egg foo young feels. In Japan, you might find grill-top tables where you can cook your own, but at chef Lewis Lin's Orlando-local izakayas, Susuru and Juju, you can sip fine whiskey or whimsical cocktails while the pros in the kitchen do the work. Here, they churn out thick, Osaka-style okonomiyaki that's studded with cabbage and slathered in kewpie and where you can add on pork chashu or bacon. It's quite popular with the regulars, says Lin. Go. Be one. Susuru: 8548 Palm Parkway in Orlando, 407-778-4813; Juju: 700 Maguire Blvd. in Orlando, 407-412-6678; I couldn't post the wild video I have of my server, deftly slicing open this trendy, Yoshoku-style omelet, at Kyuramen's location just outside the UCF campus on University Boulevard, but Google Kyoto's famed Kichi Kichi restaurant (or check out Phil Rosenthal meeting chef Motokichi Yukimura on the Kyoto episode of 'Somebody Feed Phil' on Netflix) and you'll know what to expect when you show up for your own taste of this gorgeous dish, wherein a delicate, thin-skinned purse of eggs is layered over chicken fried rice, flayed open theatrically, then doused with sauce. At Kyuramen, the choice is curry or demiglace. You can add on pork tonkatsu, as well. Kyuramen: 3402 Technological Ave. in Orlando, 407-668-4088; This steamed egg custard is one of the most popular dishes on the menu at Pocha 93, where Korean street food takes center stage and the eggs are a light, silky and fluffy bar snack, topped with scallion and ideal for enjoying alongside something saltier and, of course, happy hour sips. Pocha 93: 7379 W. Colonial Drive in Orlando, 407-420-0157; A recent add to Domu Chibi Ramen's fast-casual menu in Waterford Lakes, and a protein-packed steal at $3.50. These thin, delicately rolled omelets, says chef/owner and 2025 James Beard Award Semifinalist for Best Chef: South, Sean 'Sonny' Nguyen, are something every chef specializing in Japanese cuisine aspires to do well. 'The more you make it over time, the better you get,' he says. 'I make a very amateur tamagoyaki at home for my kids for breakfast and they love it.' It was a natural add to Chibi's menu, he says 'because we were focusing a little more on Japanese street foods for our fast-casual outpost. One of the most memorable bites I had at the Tsujiki Market was tamagoyaki on a skewer, made fresh at a corner storefront. It was cheap, simple and delicious.' It takes those who try it on a trip to Japan without booking a ticket, he says. 'If you're into eggs, it's worth a try.' Domu Chibi Ramen: 869 N. Alafaya Trail in Orlando, Find me on Facebook, TikTok, Twitter or Instagram @amydroo or on the OSFoodie Instagram account @ Email: amthompson@ For more foodie fun, join the Let's Eat, Orlando Facebook group. Our 2025 Foodie Award winners list revealed — see who won
FACT
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- FACT
FACT Award winner Chef Kelvin Cheung opens Jooksing in Dubai
The concept comes to Neighbourhood Food Hall. Chef Kelvin Cheung has been making his mark in Dubai. Now, the Chef behind the FACT award-winning Jun's restaurant has announced that he will be joining Neighbourhood Food Hall. Opening on 2 May in Motor City, Jooksing prides itself on being an American-Chinese kitchen. Neighbourhood Food Hall brings together a diverse range of concepts and cuisines, showcasing 11 homegrown concepts. Now, it is welcoming Jooksing, which combines a fusion of flavours. The menu will range from Crab Rangoon to Spring Rolls. On Instagram, Kelvin has shared images of the venue. The casual spot features a counter, offering you the opportunity to watch the chefs at work. The images show his face, American flags, and Chinese writing. The tagline reads: 'Neither fully Chinese, nor fully American.' Chef Kelvin is of Chinese origin. He was born in Canada and raised in Chicago, and describes himself as a third-culture kid. He is a third-generation chef, and grew up surrounded by food. When it comes to his recipes, he draws from his North American upbringing, French training and Chinese heritage. Over his career, he has opened a range of dining experiences and is the mastermind behind the fine-dining restaurant Jun's in Downtown Dubai. He has featured in the MICHELIN Guide, MENA's 50 Best Restaurants, and has won several FACT Dining Awards in Dubai. Neighbourhood Food Hall is already home to some firm FACT favourites, including High Joint, Chef Akmal Anuar's Pizzeria Funkcoolio, Tacos Los Hermanos and Al Naqa, which is loved by FACT's Editor-in-Chief. Check in with FACT for the best things to do in Dubai. GO: Follow @eatjooksing on Instagram for more information.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
JBC Noodle to looks to open in Pittsford this month
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (WROC) — In Pittsford, a new Asian cuisine option is coming: JBC Noodle! Owner of the local and regional chain, Mark Teng, says that this location, as it's one of their larger ones, will feature a larger menu, with an extra helping of some American-Chinese dishes. PacSun now open in Eastview Mall This location will also feature a high-end cocktail bar. Teng and his team are refining their cocktail menu, but premium sake and soju (a rice wine aperitif) will be featured. Teng looks to open this location before May. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
What's new at Nationals Park for the 2025 season
It's Opening Day for the Washington Nationals ' 2025 season, and Nats fans have many new things to eat, do and see. Why it matters: Nationals Park is all about baseball, but the team is upping its stadium experience to appeal to a wide swath of visitors — families, music fans and anyone looking for a good time. State of play: Opening Day against the Phillies at 4:05pm goes big with the Budweiser Clydesdales, a flyover, live music, face painters and a ceremonial first pitch by Hall of Fame sportswriter Thomas Boswell — plus free t-shirts for the first 20,000 fans. The teams will rendezvous on Saturday (4:05pm) and Sunday (1:35pm). What's new: Cheap seats, fun eats and more. 💰 Deeper discounts: Stadiums get spendy, but the Nats are offering deep discounts this season to get fans in the ballpark. Cheap $5 tickets for D.C. residents are now offered online for select games — a big boost from the box office-only days. The limit is 4 tickets per game, and 4 games per transaction. Happy hour is cheap again: a $5 "value menu" offered Tuesdays now includes beer as well as food (hot dogs, nachos etc.). On any day, happy hour runs from gates-open to first pitch, with select 12-ounce beers for $5 and hard seltzers for $6 at the Change-Up bar, Budweiser Terrace and Ultra Loft. On Tuesdays, all tickets start at $12, and parking is $14. The kids-eat-free promo (under 12) will return later this season. 😋 Fun fare: The Nats added 11 new local vendors to its growing list of 40-plus DMV businesses. A few highlights include: Cotton & Reed (Section 109): The Union Market rum distillery will mix tropical cocktails like strawberry daiquiris and Dark 'n' Stormies. Electric Cool-Aid (Sections 102 and 147): Boozy slushies, courtesy of Shaw's "frozen bar." Lucky Danger (Section 238): Chef Tim Ma 's popular American-Chinese takeout gets its place at the park for dumplings, lo mein and orange chicken bites. Phowheels (Section 140): Vietnamese street eats from the OG food truck include banh mi, egg rolls and Vietnamese tacos. Plus, a new Change-Up Food Hall (formerly the Budweiser Brew House) features rotating stands and themes based on visiting teams (e.g., Phillies-style cheesesteak nachos) and "players picks," like "Zimms ribs," a nod to now-retired #11. 🎁 Giveaways: Fan freebies are themed around the Nationals' season-long 20th-anniversary celebration (#NATS20), like a replica commemorative World Series ring (April 4) and 2005 replica jersey (April 5). 🎸 More concerts, festivals and theme nights Music and baseball fans can look forward to the Nats Summer Concert Series, where the postgame show is included in the ticket. Acts include O.A.R. (May 9) and Ja Rule/Ashanti (Aug 29). Big-name musicians are also visiting on non-game nights, including Shakira (May 31) and Billy Joel and Sting (Sept.. 5) and the Lumineers (Sept. 6). Food and drink festivals like DC Beer Fest are back (April 12). The wildly popular Savannah Bananas are coming (June 27-28). The Nats continue to celebrate diverse communities through Heritage Days and popular theme days like Night Out, which recognizes the LGBTQ+ community (June 5).
