3+ week, 5+ day ago   (366+ words) An international dining behemoth has built an impressive portfolio in California in the past few decades by betting big on classic shopping malls. For its newest opening, Din Tai Fung selected the Brea Mall, bringing classics like cucumber salad and…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (1801+ words) Albany beer lovers with long memories call him the "Godfather." That's because Bill Newman was at the forefront of the craft beer movement, making quality beer for years in a former mattress warehouse. Before Newman's Pale Ale was first sold…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (463+ words) Los Angeles has no shortage of specialty markets - or outstanding coffee shops, for that matter. But something about the brand-spanking-new Korean convenience store Mokja is special from the moment you walk in. For one, just to find the place, you…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (389+ words) Beers ($5) lean American and Japanese, wines more global ($6–$11.50, $24–$100). We started with a Blue Zen, Emerald Lagoon, Shogun Takamori and Plum Cosmo from the Asian-themed cocktails ($12), then graduated to cold sake ($10–$120). From Red Lotus' creative, sushi-themed selections, a delightful toro tartare…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (19+ words) KRON4's Justine Waldman spoke with owners and husband-and-wife duo George Chen and Cindy Wong-Chen. https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/asia-live-opens-at-valley-fair-a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-malls-newest-restaurant/...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (265+ words) Learn how to make Sukiyaki Don, a sweet and savory Japanese beef rice bowl with tender sliced beef, silky egg, vegetables, and a rich homemade sauce. This quick 15-minute recipe uses Japanese leek, chrysanthemum greens, shiitake mushrooms, soy sauce, sake,…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (241+ words) Named for the Hindi word for "firecracker," Pataaka will reflect a sense of energy, warmth and celebration. In the kitchen, the culinary vision will be anchored in regional Indian flavors reimagined through the perspective of Chef Anish's training in New…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (262+ words) Learn how to make Nikujaga, a comforting Japanese meat and potato stew made with tender potatoes, carrots, onions, thinly sliced beef or pork, konjac noodles, and a savory-sweet dashi broth. This homestyle recipe uses dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, sake,…...