Some say snake soup has been around for thousands of years in south China, but the most widely documented recipe was associated with one of the last imperial scholars of the late Qing dynasty, Guangzhou native Jiang Kongyin (1864-1952), who was named the finest gourmet of Guangdong province. Pizza Hut and Ser Wong Fun’s limited-edition … Read more
The Ruby Room in Oakland, Calif., is closing after 24 years. Mariah Tiffany/ Special to SFGATE It’s the end of an era: Iconic Oakland dive bar Ruby Room is closing at the end of the year after 24 years of cheap drinks, moody red lighting and cigarette smoke, as first reported by Oaklandside. The decision … Read more
As a Christmas staple, Jamie Oliver believes parsnips should be celebrated with additional ingredients that enhance the root vegetable’s unmatched flavours. The celebrity chef has explored different ways to do this in time for the festive period, offering a slight variation on the side dish on his website. In a recent clip, Oliver disclosed that he … Read more
By Rebekah Peppler, The New York Times Holiday party drinks can take many forms: punch bowls, batched cocktails, a bathtub of bubbles, a tray of shots. What unifies them is a festal shared experience for guests to gather around. This year, keep the communal theme, but drop the one-drink-fits-all approach. “To me, hosting parties is … Read more
Canned fish is now a regular offering on menus at wine bars from San Francisco to Houston to New York, where patrons scoop the contents straight out of the can. There are even tinned fish clubs that mimic wine clubs by sending members monthly shipments of various seafood packed in various combinations of spices, oils … Read more
A glass dome held by a robotic arm ascended from our table, releasing a whoosh of steam that seeped into my pores. But I wasn’t at a spa: Before me appeared a tantalizing plate of freshly cooked shrimp. Xian Steam Pot & Yakiniku, a new restaurant that opened in Milpitas in June, specializes in both Chinese … Read more
Sweet and sour can be found in diverse forms in China, but the Western version builds upon the simple mixture of sugar, vinegar, and spices with the addition of fruit juice. Pineapple and ketchup are two common ingredients used in the tangy dish, giving the sauce both its red hue and uniquely moreish flavour. While … Read more
By Pati Jinich, The New York Times CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Mexico — One bite of a chile verde con papas burrito at Burritos Sarita in Ciudad Juárez has the power to shatter whatever preconceived notions you have about burritos. In it, a pillowy-soft flour tortilla, with hints of smoke from the griddle, swaddles a fragrant mix … Read more
Post- pandemic, he grew his portfolio to comprise three establishments, including Meet the Bund Skyline, which opened in August 2023. Meet the Bund Skyline is the third and finest offshoot of one-Michelin-star Meet the Bund at The Bund Finance Centre. Photo: Alex Ang “We want our Fujian cuisine to gain a foothold in Shanghai, and … Read more
In a recent Trader Joe’s podcast, hosts Tara Miller and Matt Sloan revealed that this season there are a whopping 469 winter-themed products on the store’s shelves. Last year, there were 473 items to hit the aisles. Members of an official holiday tasting panel don ugly sweaters and begin tasting and choosing as early as … Read more
