Category Archives: Food & Drink

Jim Nakano’s The Donut Man Shop Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Mary

Many may not know a man by the name of Jim Nakano, however, the Donut Man might ring a bell. Nakano, at age 72, is the owner and the creator of the best-selling strawberry donut. His doughnut shop, The Donut … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: McDonald’s “It’s Your Lunch – Take It” Campaign

Posted on May 18, 2012 by John

http://youtu.be/7f4OWA9Jveo It looks like McDonald’s has launched a new ad campaign geared towards Americans who often have to work through lunch – encouraging them to take time out to eat lunch by actually going out to lunch. You can see … Continue reading →

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Is Ashton Kutcher’s Popchips Commercial Racist?

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Moye

http://youtu.be/DLdobzj_9_I Brand ambassador Ashton Kutcher debuted a new video for Popchips where he dresses up in different characters for a dating service. And yes, one of those men is Indian. The Washington Post reports that the campaign directs people to … Continue reading →

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The 8Asians Talk About the Internal Korean Oreo Ad

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Ernie

Our internal e-mail lists have us discussing all kinds of stuff: Asian American identity, representation in the media, the experiences of activism in an academia setting and its progression as we transition to the working, adult world. And sometimes, we … Continue reading →

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SF Landmark Sam Wo To Close April 20th

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Tim

Sam Wo, a Chinese restaurant in San Francisco’s Chinatown is set to close its doors on Friday, April 20, 2012. The iconic restaurant has been around for over 100 years and was famous by Edsel Ford Fong, considered the “world’s … Continue reading →

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David Chang’s Fried Chicken Taste Off On Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

Posted on April 17, 2012 by John

Last Thursday, Chef David Chang makes another appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, where Chang goes over a recipe for his fried chicken. Chang challenges Questlove, a member of Fallon’s Late Night band, The Roots, to a taste off … Continue reading →

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Yuna Kim Becomes Hite Beer’s New Spokesmodel

Posted on April 5, 2012 by John

South Korean figure skater and Olympic Gold medalist Yuna Kim recently became the official spokesmodel for Hite Beer: “Better known as the Queen of Ice, Yuna Kim is a perfect candidate for Hite Beer’s renewal product: Hite Ice Point. Hite … Continue reading →

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First Ever 626 Night Market in Southern California

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Mary

There are two weeks left before the first Southern California Asian night market in Pasadena, California. The night market is called 626 Night Market,  as 626 is the area code of the area. If you do not know already, the … Continue reading →

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Thai Billionaire Creator Of Red Bull Passes Away

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Moye

Did you know that Red Bull was created by some Thai guy named Chaleo Yoovidhya? Yeah, the go to energy drink for exhausted college students…at least, when I was in college. Via USA Today: “Forbes magazine, which ranked Chaleo the … Continue reading →

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Dunkin Donuts Caters To China With Pork Donuts

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Moye

Dunkin Donuts is adjusting its good ol’ American menu to a more Chinese palate to include pastries like pork donuts. No, not the chocolate bacon donuts that hipsters like to brag about. Shredded pork donuts. Or “pork floss,” to be … Continue reading →

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Paul Qui Wins Top Chef: Texas

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Moye

Congratulations to Paul Qui for winning Top Chef: Texas! The Uchiko chef is not the first Asian American chef to take the highest honors of the Bravo reality show (I think that title goes to Hung) but he IS the … Continue reading →

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