Who Invented the Eggroll?
Are egg rolls a traditional Chinese dish, or were they invented in the United States? If they were invented here, who created them?
Tasty Indonesian Spreads at Tasya’s
During a recent road trip up to Maine, we stopped by Somersworth, New Hampshire to get some Indonesian food at a small hole-in-the-wall called Tasya’s Kitchen.
Beef, Seafood and Donuts — Oh My!
Time Out started in 1968 as a magazine in London to expand and share cultural and culinary events in 358 cities across 58 countries around the world.
Japanese Favorites at Futago
I was happy to see Futago restaurant (Japanese for “twins”) still open during a recent lunch time visit. Its owners also run the izakaya and soba house, Sugidama. They have been dishing up solid udon dishes at Futago since opening almost three years ago. The open and minimally decorated dining space has two beautiful paintings featuring steaming udon bowls ready to be enjoyed by a hovering hand with chopsticks. I started with a favorite, takoyaki, a dish of grilled octopus […]
The Origins of the PuPu Platter
In an advertisement in the Boston Globe, October 14, 1982, Bob Lee’s restaurant, Islander, posted the claim, “We invented The Pupu Platter.” Did they invent it? If not, what is the truth behind the origins of the Pu-Pu Platter? There is no question that the term “Pu-Pu” derives from the Hawaiian word, “pū-pū”, which refers to “appetizers.” Originally, pū-pū only referred to shellfish, but was eventually expanded to include a variety of other foods as well. During the 1950s, a number of Hawaiian newspapers mentioned pu-pu. The Honolulu […]
MARA Launch Sees Success
“We’re excited to launch a partnership with [MARA] and [MRA] solely to help Chinese restaurants,” said MRA vice president Steve Clark.
Southern Vietnamese style at Ban Tôi
The Ban Tôi (Vietnamese for “my friend”) Restaurant entered the Savin Hill neighborhood in 2019, expanding the availability of Vietnamese food in the area. Opened by Chieu Nguyen, a former nail salon owner-turned-chef, his passion for food allowed him to bring a variety of comforting southern dishes to the scene, such as Vietnamese hot pot and various street foods. We spied the conch salad (gỏi ốc giac) for $10.50 on the menu and immediately wanted to try it. A popular […]
Vermont Wagyu: Pure Breed, Pure Deliciousness
Many people in the U.S. primarily know of Wagyu beef as an expensive cut originating in Japan. They may also believe some of the myths about Wagyu, such as that the cows must be fed beer or sake, and get regular massages. Although that might happen in some isolated cases, there are actually no regulations that mandate such matters. The vast majority of Wagyu cows are simply specific breeds with unique fat networks that create the rich, smooth flavor we associate […]
Korean-Chinese Classics Come to Allston
Seoul Jangteo (Jangteo meaning “market”) opened up last year in the former Bukkyeong space in bustling Allston, filling in the void to bring Korean-Chinese food to the Boston area. After hearing from a close Korean friend that the chef had worked at the Seoul Chosun Hotel, and receiving the recommendation from other friends over time, I figured it was time I go there, too. The must-eat dish is Jajungmyun (자장면) or Jjajangmyun (짜장면) (The National Institute of Korean Language on […]
Spirits high among the clouds
Earlier this year, Clouds and Spirits opened up in the former Cuchi Cuchi space near Central Square. Initially “Clouds” was supposed to have rotating chefs, but that concept changed to have only executive chef and co-owner Katie Cheung in the helm. Chef Katie Cheung brings her extensive experience to the kitchen, her skills honed by working at Radius, Menton, Oishii and Kamakura to create a seasonal menu based on New American and Asian cuisine with touches that honor her Korean […]