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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 Top 7 Mistakes People Make When Eating at Chinese Restaurants

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Even if you’ve been eating Chinese food for years, or you’re just discovering how amazing it is, everyone could use some lessons in Chinese food etiquette and how to avoid the top mistakes that people make when eating this food. What better way to honor and respect the Chinese culture than to make sure you’re appreciating the food traditions and culture. Read on for the top 7 mistakes and suggestions so you can make sure you’re treating this food right.

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Guide to Eating Soup Dumplings

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Soup Dumplings have become the latest craze. At first a rarity, they've come out of the closet and are popping up in Chinese restaurants all over, and on plates, or soup spoons everywhere you look. But, do you properly know how to eat Soup Dumplings without getting burnt? Well, you better watch this video before you leap in to the Soup Dumpling craze face first!

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Chinese Food at Home: Chinese Dumplings Recipe

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Jenny Jade, author of the soon to be released cookbook "Chinese Food at Home", featuring authentic Sichuan Cuisine recipes, shares with The Chinese Quest one of her recipes. In this sneak preview, please enjoy her recipe for Chinese Dumplings (饺子)! Read the article for special discount codes!

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Delivering Passover

You're a Jew on Passover. It's not a "problem" like Christmas. But that doesn't mean you can't have Chinese food for Passover. Check out our recommendations! What's on your seder plate?

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Running the Table with “Yim’s Wok”

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Shoot Pool and Eat Chinese food? Why not do BOTH at the same time. And we will even through in a bonus review of Yim's Wok Chinese restaurant in Syosset, NY at the same time. Read all about it and check out the video. You won't believe it! Who knew??

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