Academy Announces Foreign-Language Film Shortlist

January 18th, 2012

Two movies that AsianInNY has covered: Iran’s A Separation and Taiwan’s Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale are now on the top 9 choices of The Academy Awards’ Foreign Language Films. [Read More]

Japan Pavilion to Return at the 2012 International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York

January 18th, 2012

For the sixth consecutive year, the Japan Pavilion at the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York will acquaint the industry with the unique flavors and exciting new culinary innovations of Japan during March 4 – 6, 2012 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. Located on the show floor, the Pavilion will provide an exclusive opportunity to encounter enticing food and products from all over Japan in one place. [Read More]

Where To Feast For Chinese New Year

January 18th, 2012

Source from http://gothamist.com

The Chinese Lunar New Year is almost upon us—it’s January 23rd this year, to be exact, and there are all sorts of fun parades and festivals happening in Manhattan’s Chinatown and in Flushing. But after you’ve had your fill of giant dragon puppets, drummers and fireworks, you’ll understandably be very hungry. Here’s what to do about it. [Read More]