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China

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2012

    You Can Now Get General Tso's Chicken in Beijing

    jeffreyw/FlickrIf General Tso's chicken is beloved in Stockton, why not Shanghai as well? ​Now that you can find American-style sushi in Tokyo and chai lattes in Milan, why not chop suey and General Tso's chicken in Beijing? (Side note: You realize those aren't actual Chinese dishes, don't you?) ... More >>

  • Dining

    November 9, 2011

    Beijing's FishEye Café Serves Ritual Roasters Coffee

    jeffreyw/FlickrIf General Tso's chicken is beloved in Stockton, why not Shanghai as well? ​Now that you can find American-style sushi in Tokyo and chai lattes in Milan, why not chop suey and General Tso's chicken in Beijing? (Side note: You realize those aren't actual Chinese dishes, don't you?) ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 10, 2011

    The Eels' Mr. E on Becoming Jimmy Page's Hero, Playing in China, and Making Difficult Albums

    Eels​ Before Girls' Christopher Owens, there was another rock star whose curiously tragic backstory prefaced any mention of his name. Mark E Everett, or Mr. E, of The Eels is undoubtedly one of the most interesting rock stars around. Despite his reclusive demeanor, often hiding like the Unabo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2011

    Chinatown Newspapers Won't Give You the Real Story Behind Mayor Ed Lee

    ​If you take a walk in Chinatown on a weekday morning, you'll notice that many of the little old ladies have newspapers sticking out of their grocery bags, and the guys noshing on their morning congee are poring over the papers. But they're not reading the Chron or the Examiner, or even SF Wee ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 6, 2011

    Cisco Welcomes Its New Chinese Overlords

    ​Remember the good ol' days, when companies that did terrible things tried to hide their behavior? Those days are gone. Just witness the American technology companies shamelessly scrambling to get in on a government project in China that is almost certainly designed to help the repressive regime s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 9, 2011

    Becky Selengut Teaches How to Pick and Cook Good Fish

    ​ Becky Selengut, a cooking teacher and food writer based in Seattle, is coming to San Francisco this weekend to speak about and cook from her new book, Good Fish: Sustainable Seafood Recipes from the Seafood Coast. On Saturday morning, she will be doing a cooking demo at the Ferry Plaza Farmers ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 2, 2011

    Family Farms in Trouble, More Groupon Backlash, Dog for Dinner

    ​Today's notes on national stories, local trends, random tastes, and other bycatch dredged up from the food media. Jonathan Kauffman is out this week, so Jesse Hirsch is filling in on Talking Points. Teamwork! 1. Small Farms Keep Struggling. There is so much farmer love here in the Bay that we ma ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 1, 2011

    Get Your Ass to Oakland for: Shan Dong's Sesame Paste Hand Made Noodles

    Jonas Madden-ConnorNoodle-y Goodness.​There's not much to say about Shan Dong's Sesame Paste Hand Cut Noodles other than: EAT THEM NOW. But okay, we'll try. Tucked in Oakland's bustling Chinatown, Shan Dong is tiny and unassuming.* However, what lies inside is pure happiness in the form of han ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 25, 2011

    Ovens Go Cold at Specialty's as China Basin Cafe Shutters

    inju/FlickrKnown for its hulking cookies, Specialty's says it couldn't negotiate a lease renewal with its China Basin landlord.​Something happened today that's just about as rare as snowfall in Dolores Park: A Specialty's Cafe closed. Just after noon today, workers at the Specialty's at 185 ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 16, 2011

    To Preserve and Protect

    inju/FlickrKnown for its hulking cookies, Specialty's says it couldn't negotiate a lease renewal with its China Basin landlord.​Something happened today that's just about as rare as snowfall in Dolores Park: A Specialty's Cafe closed. Just after noon today, workers at the Specialty's at 185 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 8, 2010

    Last Call for the Chinatown Night Market

    Luis ChongSmaller than some night markets, but a good source for boba teas and knickknacks.​October 9 is the last scheduled evening for the Chinatown Night Market Fair. This small night market pales in comparison to the huge multiblock events of Vancouver, Hong Kong, mainland China, and many o ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 1, 2010

    Paintings of Industry

    Luis ChongSmaller than some night markets, but a good source for boba teas and knickknacks.​October 9 is the last scheduled evening for the Chinatown Night Market Fair. This small night market pales in comparison to the huge multiblock events of Vancouver, Hong Kong, mainland China, and many o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 30, 2010

    Has the Android Data-Stealing Scandal Been Overcooked?

    Are Android phones like this stealing your personal information?​The tech world has been buzzing with news that a San Francisco firm, Lookout Mobile Security, has discovered that wallpaper applications used by millions of phones with Google's Android operating system send subscribers' information ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2010

    Noodle Fest: Bringing Black Bean Sauce and Bolognese Together

    ​On Sunday, North Beach and Chinatown restaurants come together to honor Marco Polo's putative gift from China to Italy: the noodle. Two full blocks on the border between the two neighborhoods will be blocked off to traffic, and 30 participating restaurants will set up stands to demonstrate their ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2010

    Google's Iron Curtain: Are Chinese Government Hackers Responsible?

    In a monumental statement earlier today, Mountain View based Google announced that they were no longer censoring their search results in China -- and that if the Chinese government did not agree to these non-censored search results this would lead to a Google pull-out."We have evidence to suggest th ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 7, 2009

    Curried Favors

    In a monumental statement earlier today, Mountain View based Google announced that they were no longer censoring their search results in China -- and that if the Chinese government did not agree to these non-censored search results this would lead to a Google pull-out."We have evidence to suggest th ... More >>

  • Culture

    September 2, 2009

    Found in Translation

    Margaret Jenkins Dance Company uses the international language of movement to communicate with Chinese collaborators.

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2009

    Morning Buzz: A Foodie Day Planner

    Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Let's do lunch: Explore northern China by way of the Outer Sunset: SF Weekly food critic Meredith Brody says seek out the lamb with chives and onion pancake at Old Mandarin Islamic (3132 Vicente at 42nd Ave., 564-3481). Drink therapy: Insulate yourself from the fog's chill ( ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 12, 2008

    Kings of Hip-Hop

    Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Let's do lunch: Explore northern China by way of the Outer Sunset: SF Weekly food critic Meredith Brody says seek out the lamb with chives and onion pancake at Old Mandarin Islamic (3132 Vicente at 42nd Ave., 564-3481). Drink therapy: Insulate yourself from the fog's chill ( ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 15, 2008

    Crossing Cultures

    Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Let's do lunch: Explore northern China by way of the Outer Sunset: SF Weekly food critic Meredith Brody says seek out the lamb with chives and onion pancake at Old Mandarin Islamic (3132 Vicente at 42nd Ave., 564-3481). Drink therapy: Insulate yourself from the fog's chill ( ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 23, 2008

    The Gods Must Be Angry

    Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Let's do lunch: Explore northern China by way of the Outer Sunset: SF Weekly food critic Meredith Brody says seek out the lamb with chives and onion pancake at Old Mandarin Islamic (3132 Vicente at 42nd Ave., 564-3481). Drink therapy: Insulate yourself from the fog's chill ( ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 11, 2008

    Without a Paddle

    Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Let's do lunch: Explore northern China by way of the Outer Sunset: SF Weekly food critic Meredith Brody says seek out the lamb with chives and onion pancake at Old Mandarin Islamic (3132 Vicente at 42nd Ave., 564-3481). Drink therapy: Insulate yourself from the fog's chill ( ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 25, 2008

    Eggers NYT OpEd: Debate Over Torch Heats Up

    Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Let's do lunch: Explore northern China by way of the Outer Sunset: SF Weekly food critic Meredith Brody says seek out the lamb with chives and onion pancake at Old Mandarin Islamic (3132 Vicente at 42nd Ave., 564-3481). Drink therapy: Insulate yourself from the fog's chill ( ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 12, 2008

    Nuns Without Rulers

    Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Let's do lunch: Explore northern China by way of the Outer Sunset: SF Weekly food critic Meredith Brody says seek out the lamb with chives and onion pancake at Old Mandarin Islamic (3132 Vicente at 42nd Ave., 564-3481). Drink therapy: Insulate yourself from the fog's chill ( ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 20, 2008

    Parade Grounds

    Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Let's do lunch: Explore northern China by way of the Outer Sunset: SF Weekly food critic Meredith Brody says seek out the lamb with chives and onion pancake at Old Mandarin Islamic (3132 Vicente at 42nd Ave., 564-3481). Drink therapy: Insulate yourself from the fog's chill ( ... More >>

  • News

    January 16, 2008

    Fighting Oxbow Singer Gets Props; Fat! So? Author Says Bouncer a 'Weight Bigot' in SF Weekly Letters

    Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Let's do lunch: Explore northern China by way of the Outer Sunset: SF Weekly food critic Meredith Brody says seek out the lamb with chives and onion pancake at Old Mandarin Islamic (3132 Vicente at 42nd Ave., 564-3481). Drink therapy: Insulate yourself from the fog's chill ( ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 20, 2007

    Rat Shit and Dinner: The Dirtiest Eats in SF

    Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Let's do lunch: Explore northern China by way of the Outer Sunset: SF Weekly food critic Meredith Brody says seek out the lamb with chives and onion pancake at Old Mandarin Islamic (3132 Vicente at 42nd Ave., 564-3481). Drink therapy: Insulate yourself from the fog's chill ( ... More >>

  • Dining

    June 7, 2006

    Got Hot Pot?

    Dining's an adventure at S.F.'s only Muslim-style Chinese

  • Film

    May 3, 2006

    Technicolor Yuan

    China's most expensive film looks lovely but feels empty

  • Film

    March 15, 2006

    Repertory Film Listings

    China's most expensive film looks lovely but feels empty

  • Culture

    March 30, 2005

    Socialist Pop

    In Sui Jianguo's universe, Michelango and Mao speak the same language

  • Calendar

    February 16, 2005

    Chinatown's Blowout

    When dragons invade San Francisco

  • Calendar

    June 30, 2004

    The Rockets' Red Glare

    Where to catch cool fireworks shows around town

  • Film

    March 3, 2004

    Reps Etc.

    Where to catch cool fireworks shows around town

  • Calendar

    January 28, 2004

    Painted Ladies

    Antique ads from old Shanghai

  • Dining

    January 28, 2004

    Hot Stuff

    The best Sichuan food in the Bay Area comes from a modest place in Albany

  • Film

    August 20, 2003

    Reps Etc.

    The best Sichuan food in the Bay Area comes from a modest place in Albany

  • Film

    August 13, 2003

    Reps Etc.

    The best Sichuan food in the Bay Area comes from a modest place in Albany

  • Calendar

    August 6, 2003

    Rite of Night

    The best Sichuan food in the Bay Area comes from a modest place in Albany

  • Film

    June 18, 2003

    Reps Etc.

    The best Sichuan food in the Bay Area comes from a modest place in Albany

  • Culture

    May 21, 2003

    All Boxed In

    Amy Lam's memory boxes use common objects to reveal family history

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 23, 2001
  • Best of San Francisco

    May 17, 2000

    Best Chinese Antiquities

    Han Palace Fine Arts

  • News

    March 15, 2000

    Spiritual CULTivation

    In China, Falun Gong practitioners are beaten and persecuted, so the U.S. is granting them asylum. But is this movement as harmless as it seems?

  • News

    June 24, 1998

    Dog Bites

    In China, Falun Gong practitioners are beaten and persecuted, so the U.S. is granting them asylum. But is this movement as harmless as it seems?

  • News

    October 1, 1997

    Foul Ball

    The Giants' new stadium site is almost certainly seeping a stew of toxic chemicals into the bay. Why doesn't the government care?

  • Film

    March 5, 1997

    Journey to the East

    A complete guide to the 15th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival

  • Dining

    December 25, 1996

    At the Stir-Fry Cafe

    Firecracker's Chinese food tastes great and is less oily

  • News

    December 11, 1996

    Chinatown Ghost Story

    A history of grand movie theaters haunts a commercialized neighborhood

  • Dining

    June 14, 1995

    Dish

    A history of grand movie theaters haunts a commercialized neighborhood

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