Tag Archives: Eddie Huang

Inside the Rise of Asian American Cooking with Eddie Huang

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Jeff

Eddie Huang is a major player in the rise of Asian American cooking. While the story of his life and his impact of his restaurant has been told in a fictionalized TV Series and a book, I found this summary … Continue reading →

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Fresh Off the Boat Sails into the Sunset Tonight

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

After six seasons (that’s 116 episodes), Fresh Off the Boat calls it Friday evening with a two-part series finale.  The season’s fourteenth episode, “Family Van,” airs at 8:00 on ABC. When the trusty Huang family van takes a turn for the … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Eddie Huang: Sprite Obey Your Thirst™

Posted on April 8, 2016 by John

While watching a March Madness basketball game, I saw this Sprite commercial with Eddie Huang (for some reason Sprite isn’t making the commercial embeddable): “Eddie Huang knows there’s no substitute for the classic lemon-lime. Keep it fresh at http://www.sprite.com. #ObeyYourThirst” YouTube … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Michael Chang Fever”

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 2, Episode 14: “Michael Chang Fever” Original airdate February 23, 2016. Microsynopsis: Inspired by the tennis success of Michael Chang, Emery takes up the sport, with the enthusiastic support of his parents. He’s declared “a … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Non-Spoiler Episode Preview: “So Chineez”

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 1, Episode 13 (Season Finale): “So Chineez” Original airdate April 21, 2015. Microsynopsis: Louis and Jessica are invited to join a local country club, and while at first Jessica is excited, she begins to worry … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Non-Spoiler Episode Preview: “Dribbling Tiger, Bounce Pass Dragon”

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 1, Episode 12: “Dribbling Tiger, Bounce Pass Dragon” Original airdate April 14, 2015. Microsynopsis: Louis volunteers as coach for Eddie’s basketball team, a group of boys who don’t value team effort. Jessica volunteers as director … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Very Superstitious”

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 1, Episode 11: “Very Superstitious” Original airdate April 7, 2015. Microsynopsis: Jessica gets her first commission, but her superstitions prevent her from cashing the check. Louis cashes it without her knowledge and convinces the boys … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Blind Spot”

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 1, Episode 10: “Blind Spot” Original airdate March 31, 2015. Microsynopsis: Jessica’s college ex-boyfriend visits the Huang family and stays in their home. Much to Jessica’s consternation, Louis isn’t the least bit jealous. Eddie gets … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: “Fresh Off the Boat,” by Eddie Huang

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Lily

All I kept thinking while I was reaching Eddie Huang’s memoir, Fresh Off the Boat, was that the one word people need to know to describe it is…bombastic. It’s not a word I use a lot, or probably that most people … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Showdown at the Golden Saddle”

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 1, Episode 7: “Showdown at the Golden Saddle” Original airdate March 3, 2015. *Watch Online* Microsynopsis: Eddie plots to share his Parental-Advisory-stickered CD with Nicole in an attempt to show her how grown-up he is. … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Fajita Man” (no spoilers)

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Non-spoiler review of Fresh Off the Boat, Season 1, Episode 6: “Fajita Man” Original airdate February 24, 2015. *Watch Online* Microsynopsis: Desperate to get his hands on the new Shaq-Fu video game, Eddie learns that working for a parent can … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Persistent Romeo”

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 1, Episode 5: “Persistent Romeo” Original airdate February 17, 2015. *Watch Online* Microsynopsis: Eddie invites the guys for a sleepover, promising a dirty movie he doesn’t have. Jessica conducts sexual harrassment training at the restaurant. … Continue reading →

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