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The Love Story of Jews and Chinese Food

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There is a long history of Jews eating Chinese food in the United States. In fact, the first Chinese restaurant in the United States was opened in San Francisco in 1849 by a Jewish immigrant named Samuel Brannan. What followed is the greatest love story ever told!

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LOL BBQ & Bar, Great Neck, NY

LOL BBQ & Bar Great Neck Plaza NY

L.O.L BBQ & Grill is a fairly recent addition to the dining options in Great Neck Plaza. Thankfully it's not another Bubble Tea parlor, but a very delicious offering of Chinese street food in the form and skewers and other dishes. Click to read more and let us know what you think by posting comments in the comments below the article.

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“Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant” Meet the Author

My name is Curtis Chin and I am a writer and documentary filmmaker. In the Fall of 2023, Little, Brown will be publishing my memoir, "Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant." The book is about growing up Asian in Detroit and coming out to my working-class immigrant family, all set against the 80's and my family's popular restaurant. Meet Curtis Chin, author of the soon-to-be released book, "Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant" at the Strand Book Store in Manhattan on October 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM.

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The NEW Northern Manor, Little Neck, NY

New Northern Manor, Little Neck

New Northern Manor, a staple in Little Neck, NY for generations recently renovated, refreshed, and reopened. Authentic Cantonese cuisine is on the menu at this Chinese restaurant that has been faced with a lot of new competition in the past few years. Are they ready to take on the fierce competition now? The results may shock you!

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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, A Modern-Day Automat

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We went Back to the Future, when we recently dined at Brooklyn Dumpling Shop in Garden City, NY. Combing the Automat charm of Yesteryear, with the on point Contactless delivery in these COVID-19 years, the combination was poignant. But, what is successful?

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Alley 41, Chinese Restaurant, Flushing NY

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Alley 41, located at 136-45 41st Ave, Queens, NY 11355, calls itself, a Chinese restaurant specializing in Sichuan cuisine in a hip, intimate space with banquette seating. Only half a block from bustling Downtown Flushing, you'll be glad that you will read this article to help you find the restaurant. And if Szechuan Cuisine is your jam, then this is a must-read article. Find out why!

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Chinese Food Cultural Profile

Chinese Food Cultural Profile

"Fashion is in Europe, living is in America, but eating is in China". Chinese people not only enjoy eating but believe eating good food can bring harmony and closeness to the family and relationships. Thankfully we have plenty of Chinese food options in the United States (and around the world). We present you with a guest article on a profile of Chinese cuisine. I bet you'll be too hungry to finish the article. So read it in bite-sized chunks!

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The Best Traditional Chinese Food Dishes

Chinese Food Dishes

Alisa Smith of "CentralMenus", https://centralmenus.com/, contributed this article on the Chinese dishes you will likely find on the menu at your favorite Chinese restaurant. What's your favorite dish? Is it one that's listed, or something different?

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