Food

Ameshin candy shop in Tokyo that offers traditional Japanese amezaiku, a form of artisanal candy making that dates back to the 8th century when the edible objects were offered at temples or given as gifts. The lollipops and other confectionary animals and fish are made by the shop’s owner, Shinri Tezuka, 26, is one of the few artists keeping...

The world's exclusive new taste Mango Melaleuca Cake in Lady's M Taiwan store. The top layer is made of mango slices and is exquisitely crafted with delicate flowers. The cake is made from Taiwanese mango and has a sweet taste. Mango slices are served with a smooth cream and a multi-layered.   Lady M Regent Taipei Store No. 3, Lane 39,...

Switch to Healthier Protein Based on the USDA, the average American consumes 3 times more meat than rest of the world.  A healthy person on a 2000 calorie diet only needs about 5 and half ounces of protein a day, while the average American consumes about 8 ounces of meat proteins a day. Keep in mind, protein doesn’t have to come...

Widely Popular Japanese BBQ Opens 3rd Location in Florida Known for their delicious food and drinks, quality of meats, and unique dining experience, Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ is now landing in Orlando, Florida. Slated to open in Summer 2016, Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ offers diners a unique experience to grill their own fresh meats, vegetables, and even s’mores right at their table!...

Disney's popular characters turned into desserts to celebrate the Christmas! Ginza Cozy Corner launched a box of 9 Disney Christmas Desserts. Each dessert is based on Disney characters. Mickey, Minnie, and Donald Duck are all on the scene! 9 desserts and flavors (from top left): Chip - Strawberry Chocolate, Goofy Dog - Chocolate and Orange Sauce, Dale - Banana Chocolate, Donald...

I admit that the Central Florida Dragon Parade and Lunar New Year Festival is the biggest thing I have ever done so far in my life. This crazy idea came into life four years ago when the Executive Director of Mills 50 Joanne Grant reached out to me through Ricky Ly for ways to promote the Mills 50 District to...

Anime/Manga and Whiskey lovers will be happy: Galaxy Express 999 (銀河鉄道 999) celebrating its 50th anniversary special edition whiskey has just been unveiled.  Only 239 bottles of Galaxy Express 999 limited edition whiskey are now on sale for US$198 (20,999 Yen). The distillation was made in 1998 and bottled in March 2017 by a Scottish brewer.    Galaxy Express 999 銀河鉄道999（スリーナイン）  is a manga written and...

On the night of July 31, representatives from the Taiwan Chefs Federation visited Tampa and held the first culinary exchange between Taiwan and Tampa Bay at the Art Institute of Tampa. The Taiwanese visiting group were led by Chef Ho-Chin Chang, who serves three past Presidents of Taiwan and was responsible for many presidential and diplomatic feasts. The vice group leaders were...

Chinese cuisine has been an integral thread of the American cultural tapestry since the gold rush days in California, with Chinese rail road laborers setting up shop and making “chop suey” dishes out of everything they could find. This all changed when in 1972 President Richard Nixon visited China for the first time bringing new attention and interest for...

Orlando, Florida – Thousands of Central Floridian Asian Americans, their friends, neighbors and guests congregated at the Orlando Fashion Square last May 7, to celebrate the Asian American Heritage Month, traditionally a presidential proclamation every May to acknowledge and recognize the various national contributions of skills, talents, and vitality of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the United States. Event...