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Almost all street vendors in New York are immigrants: report
By the Immigration Research Initiative From the vendors who sell jewelry and souvenirs, to the classic hot dog stands and food trucks that serve tourists and attract foodies from across the world, to the women selling refreshing fruits to sustain working New Yorkers, street vendors are a staple of New York City life. The streets […]
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On Global Filipinos: Nicole Ponseca: ‘I Am a Filipino’
By Loida Nicolas Lewis When Nicole Ponseca was growing up in San Diego, California, her father was very adamant in telling her, “You are a Filipino”. Her father, a Cavite native, wanted her to never forget that Cavite was one of the first provinces to revolt against the Spaniards’ 350 years of colonial subjugation. In […]
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On Global Filipinos: Watch out, world. The Filipino Food Movement is here
By Loida Nicolas Lewis In 2010, Sonia Delen, senior executive at Bank of America Global Leasing, invested in a fine-dining Filipino restaurant in the San Francisco Bay Area. This experience introduced her to many talented Filipino American chefs. Inspired to celebrate their talent, she approached the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco with a plan […]
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April is Filipino Food Month
Filipino Restaurant Week in New York City is still in limbo but Filipino food is back in the spotlight through the Filipino Food Month. The Filipino Food Month was launched April 1 as a “celebration showcasing the rich and diverse culinary heritage of the Philippines,” according to organizers, the Filipino Food Movement. Throughout April, the […]
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The death of King Phojanakong opens 2023, the end of ‘Here Lies Love’ finishes the year
The passing of Chef KING PHOJANAKONG on January 2 was an upsetting way to start the year 2023 for the Filipino American community. The beloved owner of Kuma Inn on the Lower East Side died from a rare amoeba infection, according to his family. The culinary community was in grief. The arrival of new Consul […]
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3 Filipina chefs are a sensation at the NYC Wine & Food Festival
By Lindy Rosales Filipino representation was alive and well at the New York City Wine & Food Festival from October 12 to 15 where the epicurean and the adventurous eaters shared a space and had fine conversations. In one segment of the festival titled, Spritz Society’s Disco and Drinks, three Filipino American chefs presented their […]
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Fired Jollibee workers return to work, vow to continue to speak up
Workers at Jollibee Journal Square branch who were illegally terminated were offered reinstatement by the fast food corporation following months of community pressure and a judgment from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Two of the illegally terminated workers returned to work Monday, October 16th in the Jersey City location. They vowed to continue to […]
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A flavorful journey of culture, community, and coffee
By Gino Cabigao Let’s begin with a delightful buzz – coffee numbers that are as invigorating as the aroma of your morning brew. About “66% of Americans now drink coffee each day, more than any other beverage including tap water and up by nearly 14% since January 2021, the largest increase since NCA began tracking […]
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New Longganisa varieties and shrimp-free Siomai in your Asian grocery stores
Don’t be surprised to find new products in your Asian grocery freezer: Sweet Garlic Longganisa, Sweet Hamonado Longganisa, Lucban Longganisa, and the all-new Pork Siomai without seafood. Ramar Foods Corporation, known for their “authentic Filipino flavors,” has announced the new offerings under the Magnolia brand in the fourth quarter of 2023. “These offerings come […]