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Tag: Roy Choi
Catch the Trailer for the Second Season of Roy Choi’s ‘Broken Bread’
The chef behind Kogi Korean BBQ and Chego! explores gentrification, labor in the food industry and much more in the series’ sophomore season, which premieres on Jan. 25.
7 Food Documentaries And Docuseries That Feature Asian Leads
Food documentaries and docuseries can be both educational and enjoyable to watch, especially when hosted by personalities who bring a bit of lightheartedness to the table. Notable chefs bring […]
The Lookout: This February, We’ve Got Your Valentine’s Day Plans Covered
For all those not in the know, the month of February is not just a month of love—it’s jam packed with adventure, comedy, horror and even guns-a-blazing action. These […]
Review: Looking For A New Food Show To Binge? Check Out ‘The Chef Show’
A wildly colored food truck with a pair of longhorns strapped to its front careens down a hilly, winding road in beautiful stop motion-esque glory. Suddenly, “El Jefe” hits […]
The Lookout: It’s ‘Wu-Tang’ and ‘Hustlers’ Season This September In Asian American Entertainment
Editor’s note: We’ll be bringing you the latest scoop of what’s happening in Asian American film, TV, literature and music in our monthly “Lookout” articles. We’re doing the legwork, […]
Chef Roy Choi Dishes on L.A. Menu Exhibit
Pictured above: Ships Coffee Shop, 1971. (Image courtesy of Los Angeles Public Library) by KARIN CHAN editor@charactermedia.com Can the history of a city be told through its restaurant […]
Roy Choi, Salt & Straw Go Nuts with New Ice Cream Flavor
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com It seems as if we have another reason to scream for ice cream. Chef Roy Choi and Portland-based ice cream company […]
[VIDEO] San Francisco Meets Los Angeles: A Conversation with Chefs Corey Lee and Roy Choi
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Reputations have a habit of preceding, and it was no different when it came to two of the most established chefs on […]
Link Attack: Roy Choi in Watts; Dogs Rescued From Meat Farm; Custom Emoji Keyboard
Video: Roy Choi Wants the Next Food Revolution to Start in Watts The first location will be in Watts at a site that used to be smoke shop and […]
Roy Choi’s Loco’l Indiegogo Campaign Meets $100K Goal
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Last night, chefs Roy Choi and Daniel Patterson reached their $100,000 crowdfunding goal for their “revolutionary” fast food chain Loco’l, making it the […]
Roy Choi Reveals Second Loco’l Restaurant in Watts, Los Angeles
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Roy Choi and Daniel Patterson’s commitment to bring affordable, locally-sourced fast food to the inner city took another step forward today. The […]
Roy Choi’s Fast Food Restaurant Loco’l Launches Crowdfunding Effort
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Fast food chains aren’t known to crowdfund, but Loco’l isn’t your normal fast food restaurant. Spearheaded by chefs Roy Choi and Daniel […]
Roy Choi’s Fast Food Restaurant to Open in San Francisco Next Year
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Not many individuals can create a fast food chain from the ground up, but not everyone is Roy Choi. After announcing his […]
Chef Corey Lee’s Benu Receives Three Michelin Stars
by JAMES S. KIM San Francisco’s reputation for excellent cuisine soared as two more of its restaurants were awarded three stars by the 2015 Michelin Guide to Bay Area […]
