Tag Archives: General Tso’s Chicken

The rumor on the street is that Jade King in Roslyn, NY is closing their doors after 45 years to be replaced by a Chipotle due to rising rent 🥹 Another piece of Americana bites the dust. Is it too late to save them? I penned this ode for us to always keep Jade King in our hearts.

When Chinese immigrants first arrived in America during the mid-19th century, they brought not only their labor and entrepreneurial spirit but also their cuisine—a fusion of flavors, techniques, and cultural heritage that would soon undergo a radical transformation. The story of Chinese food in America is not simply one of adaptation but of reinvention, shaped by necessity, prejudice, and the relentless American appetite for novelty. This is the first of a two-part series.

When more is less, we stopped on our road trip at the only open restaurant we could find on Christmas Day. Here's a quick review of J.A. Buffet, which is in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. In general, what do you think of Chinese buffets?

The Top 5 Chinese dishes ordered by Jews. As we get ready for Christmas Day, we thought you would like to see what other Jews will be eating! #3 is SHOCKING!

What better way to celebrate Veteran's Day than by honoring the great General Tso. Here is a recipe for General Tso's chicken so you can really celebrate the holiday properly. Thank you Veterans! Thank you General Tso!! Bon Appetit!

Veteran's Day celebrates all those who served in the militia. The Great General Tso is immortalized in this Chinese restaurant staple. Read all about it!!

We've all eaten it. We've even blogged about General Tso's Chicken before. And now there's a movie out about it, him, the man, the myth, and the legend!

Every wonder who General Tso (most commonly pronounced "sow") was? Did you think it was a conjured up name for a chicken dish at a Chinese Restaurant?