Make ‘fluffy and delicious’ cinnamon rolls in just 30 minutes – recipe

Cinnamon rolls are loved for their fluffy texture and sugary, spiced paste that swirls all the way through. But they can often end up stodgy and dry if baked incorrectly, particularly if the dough is not right to start with. One recipe-creator has found a foolproof way to make sure they’re “fluffy and delicious every … Read more

Opinion | ‘It’s the whole package’: how Hong Kong fell in love with no-frills hotpot restaurant Big JJ’s, and what to expect from its BaseHall 02 offshoot

Come December 18, there might be a slight dent in the queues on Wo On Lane, because Big JJ’s is set to launch a smaller outpost in BaseHall 02, a food court in nearby Jardine House that already houses Hong Kong gems including On Lee Noodle and Kam Centre Roast Goose. As well as hotpot, … Read more

Bay Area Chinese restaurant closing after 53 years

Fried rice at Jade Palace in Newark, Calif. Jadalliya L./Yelp A longstanding Newark restaurant and community hub for locals is closing on Dec. 21 after 53 years. Reportedly, the owners are simply ready to retire. Jade Palace, located at 36601 Newark Blvd., serves up mostly Cantonese cuisine with the likes of potstickers, fried rice and wonton soup. … Read more

Supermarket selling cheapest fresh turkey named for Christmas feast

Traditionally, on Christmas Day you can expect to enjoy turkey and all the trimmings, plus dessert. When it comes to this time of year, though, things can start to add up financially. There are the presents to take care of, the Christmas decorations and, of course, the food. Don’t try to stretch yourself too far … Read more

“Newgrass” bar taking over for Sancho’s Broken Arrow on Colfax

As the founder of a local billiards league, Patrick McNally has spent innumerable hours in bars shooting pool and drinking beer. So much so, that he noticed a niche of consumers that could use a space dedicated to their interests – namely, fans of newgrass music. “We go out to these places and these jukeboxes … Read more

Rice, rice, maybe? Asia’s middle class seek out low-carb alternatives

Moreover, it is increasingly easy to get his hands on healthier options now compared to 10 years ago, when he first started his fitness journey. ‘We’re on our own’: Asian rice farmers brace for El Nino’s wrath as crops wither Mao’s transition is reflective of a wider shift towards healthier living and eating habits, which … Read more

People camped overnight, waited in 6-hour lines for In-N-Out’s newest store

FILE: In-N-Out opened its first restaurant in Idaho on Dec. 12, 2023. The chain has been on an expansion kick with plans to debut more stores across the U.S.  Farley Elliott A new In-N-Out store in Idaho caused quite the stir as customers camped overnight in chilly temperatures to get their hands on a double-double. … Read more

Sushi Ronin in LoHi files for bankruptcy as owners battle in court

Despite its penchant for raw food in the kitchen, Sushi Ronin is burning money in the courtroom. The LoHi sushi joint filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last month, nearly three years into a nasty legal battle between the business’ majority owner and initial investor, where each alleges misconduct and blames the other for the … Read more

Meet Wang Yong, the chef putting Hangzhou on the culinary map and enhancing Jiangzhe cuisine with great ingredients and technique

“I admire chef Wang for maintaining a clear and diligent spirit in this rapidly growing global trend of celebrity chefs,” says Amy Wong, an independent food writer with a Weibo following of 1.4 million. Wong has been following Wang’s cooking evolution over the past decade. Wang Yong of Jin Sha at the Four Seasons Hangzhou … Read more