Following the publication of my column last week on yusheng – prosperity toss salad – I was asked why Malaysian and Singaporean cuisines have yet to gain global recognition. If they are really that good, foods like bak kut teh, laksa and nasi lemak should roll off everybody’s tongue in the same way as pho, … Read more
Professional photographer and film producer Joyce Yung recently launched her book, Hong Kong in 100 Photos, published by Man Mo Media Limited. She spoke to Andrew Sun. I grew up enjoying my mom’s Chinese cooking, which always shines during festive celebrations. I adore her seafood dishes. I’m also a big fan of soup, pretty much … Read more
Denver’s explosion of dumpling restaurants wasn’t on anyone’s radar two years ago, and nixtamalized corn wasn’t on the bingo card for 2024. But both became notable trends in the restaurant industry locally. So what will 2025 bring? There’s no way to know, but here are a few predictions for what we’re seeing already and what … Read more
Metro Denver’s food scene has never been as vibrant as it is today, something The Denver Post’s food writers and the rest of the staff of The Know understand. That’s why we’re out on the town as much as possible. Each month, we’ll provide you with recommendations about a few of the dishes we tried over … Read more
Three restaurant concepts are bringing dinner service and afternoon drinks to mountain resort towns at the peak of Colorado’s winter ski season. The owners of Tavernetta Denver, which Michelin inspectors praised on their Bib Gourmand list last year, opened a new location at the Four Seasons Resort and Residences in Vail. It’s the first venture … Read more
Takashi Tamai wanted to cook something no one else in Colorado had thought of. Jeff Osaka was interested in incorporating ingredients with a local bent. Julia Rivera continues to blend Korean and other cooking traditions in a way that has made her food truck wildly popular. All three make some of the weirdest, wackiest ramen … Read more
Art, music, history, cuisine and religious practices are the tried-and-true ways to learn about other cultures when visiting another country. But so are convenience stores. That’s where you can get a quick read on what the locals grab when they’re in a hurry. A tour of a 7-11 in the United States, for instance, certainly … Read more
As the autumn leaves begin to fall, it’s officially the season for snuggling under a blanket, diving into a gripping novel, and indulging in a steaming bowl of soup at every opportunity. Just recently, people who are feeling under the weather can tuck into this ‘immunity soup’ recipe as the threat of a tripledemic looms … Read more
Before becoming a chef, Purdie worked for a decade as a stylist at the late department store Henri Bendel, and on her lunch breaks she often went to a deli that had a ramen stand tucked in alongside the sandwich counter and salad bar. She became a ramen obsessive, but only later, after pivoting to … Read more
Convenience stores in the United States don’t have a particularly good reputation (for the most part) when it comes to culinary offerings, unless high cuisine for you consists of Doritos, Gatorade and a hot dog that has been sitting in a warming case for hours. But in Japan, convenience stores (known as konbini) are entirely … Read more
