Category Archives: Festivals & Events
Foodbuzz 24×24: Cooking Shanghainese with my ChubbyMama
Dear Food Diary:
For this month’s Foodbuzz 24×24, my proposal was geared towards a personal mission. As you might of realized from reading this blog, I don’t cook much. Yet I grew up eating amazing Shanghainese home cooking and my parents owned restaurants. Friends always ask how was it possible, I’d reply with a big smile that all my efforts were put to good use, developing my taste buds and an hearty appetite. But it got me thinking… maybe it was time to learn these classic dishes for my own good. After all, the best cure for a homesick tummy are these nostalgic meals shared with family. It’s no secret, restaurants just can’t compare.
[Seasonal] MADISON SQ. MARK’T
Dear Food Diary:
A few Sundays ago, as ChubbyChineseBoy and I were walking towards K-town for some Sul Lung Tang (ox bone soup), we stumbled upon the Madison Sq. Mark’t. Eating and shopping, 2 of my favorite things in one place, how could I refuse, change of plans, the soup had to wait.
We were having a little disagreement (can’t remember what, must of been silly) as we were walking but then we saw this:
We were having a little disagreement (can’t remember what, must of been silly) as we were walking but then we saw this:
Lunch with Bobby Flay, Aunt Becky and Hellman’s… (well…sorta)
Dear Food Diary:
This Tuesday, I was invited (along with a group of NY food bloggers) to spend my lunch hour at the Hellmann’s Back to School Mealtime Solutions 101 with Bobby Flay and yes, that Aunt Becky (from FullHouse Lori Loughlin).
Asian American Food Fair: So many people, so much food
Dear Food Diary:
A couple weeks ago, I was invited to the Asian American Restaurant & Food Fairheld at the Sheraton in Flushing.
I brought my friend Clara along for the tasty afternoon. With our VIP passes at hand, we went off to an eating marathon.
EN BRASSERIE: Fish Head, Eel Bones & Beer
Dear Food Diary:
This was a casual affair… really really casual, we almost felt like we worked there or something. First claim your seat, then go over and hand the bartender your glass for unlimited Sapporo beer throughout the meal. Then it’s all self serve, free for all. At first we felt like there wasn’t enough food, but then they kept bringing out more and our tummies were fully satisfied and happy.