Category Archives: New York

Xiao Long Bao, aka Shanghai Dumplings

Posted on July 25, 2009 by Tim

The time was the late 1980’s. I was in college, and on a visit back home to my parent’s house on Long Island. My mom insisted we needed to go to a restaurant in Flushing, NY. I groaned, since it … Continue reading →

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Claustrophobia, Paper Heart at the Asian American International Film Festival

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Lily Huang

Claustrophobia will play on opening night (tonight!) of the Asian American International Film Festival. The screening will be its New York premiere. Q&A with Ivy Ho follows. Also playing tonight: Paper Heart, a documentary by Charlyne Yi who goes in … Continue reading →

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Weekend and Beyond: Blogging and Comics in SF, Movies in NY

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Guest Writer

Weekend Blogging Workshop – This weekend intensive blogging workshop will take you from beginner basics to blog bragging rights. Sign up for one day or both, and get into the blogosphere. Hosted by Hyphen Magazine blog’s Claire Light and Glenda … Continue reading →

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East Coast Asians versus West Coast Asians

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Guest Writer

By Vannie A couple of years ago back in high school, I attended the National Association of Independent Schools/Student Diversity Leadership Conference in Miami. The purpose of this three to four day conference was to reinforce our racial identities through … Continue reading →

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This Weekend: Kollaboration New York

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Guest Writer

Kollaboration New York – Kollaboration brings the search for groundbreaking Asian American talent to New York City, home to some of the greatest performers in the world. Performers will compete for $2000 in cash prizes and the title of Kollaboration … Continue reading →

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Asian Organizations in New York City

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Lily Huang

This is a Google Map of Asian and Asian American resources in New York City. I started this map to help me remember them geographically so I could recommend the nearest “Asian thing” to any given person (New Yorkers are … Continue reading →

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Formerly Suspended Shock Jock JV Moves to Revision3

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Ernie

If you grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and you’re in your late 20’s to early 30’s, your familiar with Wild 94.9’s The Dog House, with the team of Elvis, JV and Hollywood. As to what happened with … Continue reading →

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Two Performances: Epik High x FM Nationwide Tour and Kollaboration NY

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Kevin

Growing up I’ve always look for Asian American musicians and performers, simply because they were Asian American.  So I would look at people like David Tao, Jin, or others andwhen that wasn’t enough, I would try to find little local … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Local, New York, Promotions, San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California | 6 Comments

The Evolution of Banh Mi

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Jeff

One of my fondest memories of coaching The Daughter’s volleyball team was at a long tournament where we had a potluck lunch of tasty Filipino and Vietnamese food (the team was mostly Asian).  Not just standard fare like lumpia but … Continue reading →

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Photo Zen: Lower East Side NYC, 1966

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Ernie

(Flickr photo credit: George Eastman House)

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Interviewing Se7en: He Likes Them Countries That’s Hard to Get

Posted on March 21, 2009 by kate

Korea based popstar Se7en invited 8asian to his Manhattan crib for an interview on Friday. Very well known in both Korea and Japan, he is now ready to conquer the United States. Friday night, he held a concert at The Circle club in midtown which caters to a mostly Asian audience. Se7en is getting ready to release a full English album with well established guest stars such as Lil’Kim. 8asians met with him for some details, drinks and good times. Continue reading →

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On Stereotypes, Assimilation and a Manhattan Bar called Park

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Rob

Recently I met some friends at a bar called Park, located in downtown Manhattan. Park is one of these trendy, well decorated bar/lounges that have sprung up all across NYC and cater mostly to a young professional/hipster crowd. Like other … Continue reading →

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