Durian and Wild Wampee
I never know what I’ll discover on trips to Chinatown. On recent visits there have been lychee, longan (dragon eye), rambutans, […]
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Tag: Chinatown
Luffa
Walking in Chinatown today, it’s so nice to see luffa, also known as loofah, angled luffa, Chinese okra and silk squash, […]
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Empress of China Restaurant
This month’s San Francisco magazine is devoted to Chinatown. I was interviewed for an article “Long Live the Empress” about […]
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Fuzzy Melon
Chinatown in New York City has gorgeous fuzzy melons. Today, on Mott Street between Grand and Hester I spotted several […]
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Chinese New Year Traditions
It’s the Chinese tradition to get haircuts before the start of Chinese New Year (which begins Jan 31). It’s considered […]
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