Stamps set to mark Year of the Rooster
Every year many countries issue Chinese new year stamps featuring one of the 12 Chinese Zodiac sign. The rooster is the tenth animal in the Chinese zodiac. Those born in the Year of the...
Most Expensive Steamed Bun in the world
(Hong Kong) Yuet Lai Shun Guangdong Dim Sum Restaurant and "Groupon" have launched the sale of a giant "Fortune Bun" worth US$2,178.45 (HK$16,888). It has been recognized in the World Records as the world's...
“Matsusaka Beef” Tasting Reception in Orlando
On January 22, 2015, I had the distinct honor and pleasure to attend the “Matsusaka Beef” Introductory Press-Release & Tasting Conference. Wagyu, which literally means Japanese beef, is known through out the world for...
Artist Makes Tiny Designer Sneakers
Asian American artist Chris Pin that specializes in detailed miniature designer fashion and shoes. He creates a local fashion design shop Haute Hero. Haute Hero was founded in 2014 to create limited edition figures...
Dragonfly Robata Grill & Sushi Hosts the AACC Networks
Photos: C.K. Lau (To view the photo album, visit www.facebook.com/asiatrend)
Another great event hosted by Allen Auyong of Dragonfly Robata Grill & Sushi, located in the Dr. Phillips area. For those of you who have...
First look: Inside the UNIQLO Disney Springs
Japanese speciality merchant UNIQLO is opening its doors in the Town Center section of Disney Springs on July 15. UNIQLO has now for the first time opened a location in Orlando. The two-level, 25,000-square-foot...
MILLS 50 MARKET
Every Tuesday from 4pm until 9pm, the Mills 50 Community Market brings together a variety of artisans and local vendors. The market is located at 1050 N. Mills (the corner of Mills and Oregon),...
Starbucks Korea Cherry Blossom Collectibles
The Cherry Blossom season always brings something special with it, and this year is not an exception. Starbucks Korea has released the new cherry blossom series.
2019 sets of cherry blossoms are divided...
Japan’s iconic Tsukiji seafood market has launched its first overseas venture in Hong Kong
A Hong Kong version of Tokyo’s famous fish market opened at the Wan Chai Ferry Pier in November as both a welcome addition to the city’s gastronomic scene, and a major tourist attraction. Occupying...
Indian bank teller finds cash cow in Taiwanese guavas
In November 2019, then Indian bank teller Kapil Sharma did not know he was going to share a bond with Taiwan because of its guavas.
Laid off from his job, Sharma found it difficult to...