02.23.10 · 4:38 PM

For the love of chicharrón prensado

Being from LA, I have a natural affinity toward Mexican food and culture, but mine goes deeper than my native city to my family tree. When my uncle moved to the U.S. from Thailand he fell in love with a woman named Dora Lucero and married her almost instantly. Soon there were Thai/Chinese/Mexican cousins running around. My first exposure to real Mexican home cooking came when Aunt Dora would watch and feed us kids. As I grew and started working ... Read more...

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02.8.10 · 3:32 PM

Gung Hey Fat Choy: A Chinese New Year primer

There are few cities on earth where Chinese New Year (CNY) is more important than Las Vegas. Many of us that work in casinos are crazily preparing to receive our Asian guests at this very moment. Banquets, concerts, festivities, dragon dancers and firecrackers are all being readied for this special occasion, but beyond the financial impact of the holiday, few of us really understand the historical meaning or symbolism of CNY. Consider this the Las Vegas survival guide to CNY ... Read more...

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02.1.10 · 12:29 PM

A tale of Thai “pioneers” in America

To most people, Valentine’s Day brings thoughts of the romantic interludes and dates shared with loved ones past and present. But for me, Valentine’s Day bubbles up another weird and eclectic set of feelings and memories. Growing up as a restaurant rat, Valentine’s always was a day I had to help out at the family restaurants. I remember throughout the years doing various duties depending on my age. When I was very young I would walk from school to the ... Read more...

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Cocktail of the Week May 23, 2012
by Sabrina Chapman

Rhumbar’s Scorpion Bowl stings so good

Ready to celebrate the official start of summer? Prepare for takeoff. Memorial Day Weekend picks up speed with the addition of Rhumbar’s Scorpion Bowl ($49) to the weekend’s party lineup. ...
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