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Takashi Murakami was everywhere at Art Basel Hong Kong 2025
29 June 2025 11:58 AM | No CommentsThe Japanese artist, both in physical presence and in spirit, seamlessly crossed over to the worlds of art, fashion, sports and even food.
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Paris 2024: Gymnastics – U.S. women victorious in “Redemption Tour”
29 June 2025 2:46 AM | No CommentsThere should have been no doubt: the U.S. women were the favorites to win the Olympic gold. And yet there was, stemming from what happened in Tokyo.
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Paris 2024: U.S. women hang on to win eighth straight Olympic basketball gold
23 June 2025 11:54 AM | No CommentsThe U.S. women's team held off France, 67-66, at Bercy Arena.
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Paris 2024: Oh Sang-uk wins South Korea’s first Olympic men’s individual fencing sabre gold
22 June 2025 10:11 AM | No CommentsFor all their accolades in the team sabre event, South Korea individual results were here and there. That changed in Paris.
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Paris 2024: Amid upheaval, South Korea defends Olympic men’s fencing team sabre title
22 June 2025 7:56 AM | No CommentsIn a sport born in France and traditionally dominated by Europeans, Team Korea has worked their way to the top of the men’s sabre fencing world.
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Food Archive
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![Halloween came a little bit late for those attending the opening night fashion show gala at the 11th Annual Chocolate Show New York last November, but it was worth the […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/3269773494_d90ebf00cb-115x115.jpg "Superheroes melt the 2009 Chocolate Show New York runway")
Superheroes melt the 2009 Chocolate Show New York runway
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on February 15, 2009 | No CommentsHalloween came a little bit late for those attending the opening night fashion show gala at the 11th Annual Chocolate Show New York last November, but it was worth the […] -
![They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but chocolate is just as good. The 11th Annual Chocolate Show New York took place at Pier 94 last November. A bigger […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/lily-obriens-115x115.jpg "2008 Chocolate Show New York: Sweet solutions for Valentine’s Day")
2008 Chocolate Show New York: Sweet solutions for Valentine’s Day
Pei ChienPosted on February 11, 2009 | No CommentsThey say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but chocolate is just as good. The 11th Annual Chocolate Show New York took place at Pier 94 last November. A bigger […] -
![Note: This “Ramen Run” column is the first in a new autobiographical series about the Japanese noodle by Editor-in-Chief Yuan-Kwan Chan. As a child, I often begged my mom to […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/zipangu-115x115.jpg "The ramen obsession: It all started a decade ago")
The ramen obsession: It all started a decade ago
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on January 11, 2009 | No CommentsNote: This “Ramen Run” column is the first in a new autobiographical series about the Japanese noodle by Editor-in-Chief Yuan-Kwan Chan. As a child, I often begged my mom to […] -
![If you are curious about or want to dabble in Korean cooking, “The Korean Table: From Barbecue to Bibimbap” is a good start. The authors, Taekyung Chung and Debra Samuels, […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/cover-115x115.jpg "“The Korean Table”: A solid cookbook for beginner chefs")
“The Korean Table”: A solid cookbook for beginner chefs
Pei ChienPosted on November 5, 2008 | No CommentsIf you are curious about or want to dabble in Korean cooking, “The Korean Table: From Barbecue to Bibimbap” is a good start. The authors, Taekyung Chung and Debra Samuels, […] -
![During a 2002 trip to Australia, a friend insisted that I partake in the wonder of Arnott’s Tim Tams, or a “Milk Chocolate coated chocolate biscuit sandwich with a chocolate […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/packages-115x115.jpg "The Tim Tam Test: U.S.A. vs. Australia")
The Tim Tam Test: U.S.A. vs. Australia
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on October 21, 2008 | No CommentsDuring a 2002 trip to Australia, a friend insisted that I partake in the wonder of Arnott’s Tim Tams, or a “Milk Chocolate coated chocolate biscuit sandwich with a chocolate […] -
Bobby Flay feeding frenzy kicks off Food Network Festival
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on October 9, 2008 | No CommentsInstead of one of his longtime Manhattan establishments, Bobby Flay opted to promote his newest casual dining property, Bobby’s Burger Palace. -
![A documentary charting the evolution of the fortune cookie sounds as enticing as the desire to crack open the bland biscuit and read the words printed on the tiny slip […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "“The Killing of a Chinese Cookie” – 2008 AAIFF Review")
“The Killing of a Chinese Cookie” – 2008 AAIFF Review
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on July 12, 2008 | No CommentsA documentary charting the evolution of the fortune cookie sounds as enticing as the desire to crack open the bland biscuit and read the words printed on the tiny slip […] -
![Helen Tse is the co-owner of a Pan-Asian restaurant in Manchester, England, that bears the same name as her book, Sweet Mandarin. Don’t let the title fool you; while I […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/cover-115x115.jpg "Book Review – Sweet Mandarin by Helen Tse")
Book Review – Sweet Mandarin by Helen Tse
Pei ChienPosted on July 5, 2008 | No CommentsHelen Tse is the co-owner of a Pan-Asian restaurant in Manchester, England, that bears the same name as her book, Sweet Mandarin. Don’t let the title fool you; while I […] -
Sweeter than candy: Our picks from the 2007 Chocolate Show New York
Pei ChienPosted on February 9, 2008 | No Comments“Love” is a four letter word for chocolate, and the public certainly showed its love at the 10th Annual Chocolate Show New York. -
Feeding that “Asian Stomach” in Park City, Utah
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on January 20, 2008 | No CommentsPark City has plenty of options ranging from Japanese to Vietnamese to Asian fusion food. Here are a few places to dine at…or not.