With the Lunar New Year officially beginning Jan. 25 and running until Feb. 4, Los Angeles is home to so many festivities for the holiday. As a melting pot […]
Category: Food
5 Ways To Celebrate Winter Solstice, AKA Dongzhi, In China
With a new season comes old traditions. In China, the winter solstice is celebrated with the Dongzhi Festival, a time to gather with family before the biggest holiday of […]
Throwback: Lay’s Magic Masala Potato Chips Provide A Link To Home
For 10 rupees (approximately 14 U.S. cents), I could buy a bag of Lay’s Magic Masala potato chips from my school’s canteen. The fried chips, doused in every perceivable […]
The Unforgettable Gala: The Digital Influencer Award Nominees
Editor’s Note: For almost 20 years, the Unforgettable Gala has been the most visible platform to celebrate Asian Americans in entertainment. Here at “Character Media,” we are thrilled to be able to […]
‘Eating Good’ Episode 4: Debbie Sath and Leenda Dong Hit Spoon & Pork L.A.
In our fourth episode of Eating Good and our (for now) final exploration of Filipino food, chef Ralph Degala takes YouTube stars Debbie Sath and Leenda Dong to Spoon […]
‘Eating Good’ Episode 3: Jun Yu Learns About The Wonderful World Of Ube At Café 86
In the third episode of our “Eating Good” series, chef Ralph Degala takes “Fresh off the Boat” and “Mulan” actor Jun Yu to Pasadena’s Café 86 to learn about […]
When You’re Done With Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Try These 6 Asian Drinks
Fall menus are here, featuring seasonal staples like maple, pecan, cinnamon and pumpkin. While the towers of autumnal offerings are steadily growing, we decided to scour Los Angeles for […]
Food for Thought: Oliver Wang’s Final Column Gives Cooking Advice For The At-Home Chef
The original idea for the “Food For Thought” column stemmed from my interest in how Asian Americans play into contemporary food culture. This is anything but a new phenomenon. […]
7 Tasty Asian Tripe Dishes to Devour on World Tripe Day
Soft and chewy, with smooth and textured varieties, tripe is a delicacy enjoyed in many Asian countries. If you’re daring enough to try this cut of meat, commonly made […]
Watch Our New Series, ‘Eating Good,’ For Food Snapshots That Span Asia
It’s surprising how biting into a summer roll can transport you to a humid afternoon in Vietnam, or how dipping your spoon into a tall glass of halo-halo can […]
For National Dessert Day, Try These 7 Innovative Asian Desserts
Happy National Dessert Day! Even though we all love chocolate cake and donuts, there’s only so much you can eat before your taste buds are hankering for a change. […]
This Year, Chefs Aarti Sequeira, Nyesha Arrington And Kuniko Yagi Are Bringing Their Talents To The March Of Dimes Table
For one star-studded night every year, dozens of Los Angeles chefs contribute meals and bring their talents together for the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Dinner & Auction. Tinseltown […]
5 Taiwanese Snacks To Stock Up On At The 99 Ranch Market Taiwan Food Festival
Finally running out of snacks from your summer vacation in Asia? 99 Ranch Market has the perfect excuse to fill up even more suitcases with yummy Taiwanese snacks. Reminiscent […]
Food For Thought: Food Stylist Sophia Chang Is The Master Of #Foodiegram
These days, it’s hard to imagine any meal, in any corner of the world, where someone isn’t taking a photo of their food. Conservative estimates suggest that there are […]
7 Insta-Worthy Boba That Will Help You Get That “Quali-Tea” Pic
Whether it’s a pristine plate of neatly assorted sushi or a simmering bowl of mouth-watering hot pot, we all love to steal a pic of our delicious meals and […]
