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Cute, but creepy too: DIA is the first airport in the country to feature popup shops selling the hugely popular Labubu dolls and blind boxes. #labubu #blindboxes coloradosun.com/2025/12/23/l...
Labubus invade Denver airport, the first in the U.S. to showcase the weird — and weirdly popular — collectible
Creepy-cute plushy Labubu dolls are the hottest collectible in the world. You can now get one at Denver airport pop-up stores.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Cute, but creepy too: DIA is the first airport in the country to feature popup shops selling the hugely popular Labubu dolls and blind boxes. #labubu #blindboxes coloradosun.com/2025/12/23/l...
Family film: Brendan Fraser's "Rental Family" is a terrific, funny, warm movie that tells the story of a popular Japanese industry, of companies that "rent" actors to fill roles for clients including being a friend or family member. A must-see! Here's my review. www.asianavemag.com/rental-famil...
“Rental Family” shows how Japan deals with a real social issue: loneliness
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December 22, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Family film: Brendan Fraser's "Rental Family" is a terrific, funny, warm movie that tells the story of a popular Japanese industry, of companies that "rent" actors to fill roles for clients including being a friend or family member. A must-see! Here's my review. www.asianavemag.com/rental-famil...
Top notch take home: I've always been surprised that there hasn't been more Filipino restaurants in Denver. But I got to enjoy an amazing Filipino BBQ meal from a takeout ghost kitchen, Paborito, and wrote about it for Asian Avenue. #foodporn
www.asianavemag.com/paborito-coo...
www.asianavemag.com/paborito-coo...
December 17, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Top notch take home: I've always been surprised that there hasn't been more Filipino restaurants in Denver. But I got to enjoy an amazing Filipino BBQ meal from a takeout ghost kitchen, Paborito, and wrote about it for Asian Avenue. #foodporn
www.asianavemag.com/paborito-coo...
www.asianavemag.com/paborito-coo...
On the Hunt: here's my short take on the importance of the fabulous film, "KPop Demon Hunters," which was published on Asian Avenue magazine: www.asianavemag.com/kpop-demon-h...
KPop Demon Hunters has raised up all of Asian America
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December 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM
On the Hunt: here's my short take on the importance of the fabulous film, "KPop Demon Hunters," which was published on Asian Avenue magazine: www.asianavemag.com/kpop-demon-h...
Eggs-cellent: Japan's heavenly Tamago Sando, or egg salad sandwiches, are finally available in US 7-Eleven stores. Here's my review of the "sandos" from a handful of local sources. #foodporn
www.westword.com/food-drink/r...
www.westword.com/food-drink/r...
Review: An Honest Take on 7-Eleven’s Japanese-Style Egg Salad Sando
How does it compare to locally-made options?
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December 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Eggs-cellent: Japan's heavenly Tamago Sando, or egg salad sandwiches, are finally available in US 7-Eleven stores. Here's my review of the "sandos" from a handful of local sources. #foodporn
www.westword.com/food-drink/r...
www.westword.com/food-drink/r...
Tasty exhibit: "Boulder Eats!" is a delicious look back at 150 years of Boulder foodways, including a nostalgic look at restaurants that have come and gone over the decades. Here's my story on Westword. #foodporn
www.westword.com/food-drink/n...
www.westword.com/food-drink/n...
New Exhibit Gives Viewers a Blast From Boulder's Culinary Past
It offers a comprehensive look at over 100 years of local food.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Tasty exhibit: "Boulder Eats!" is a delicious look back at 150 years of Boulder foodways, including a nostalgic look at restaurants that have come and gone over the decades. Here's my story on Westword. #foodporn
www.westword.com/food-drink/n...
www.westword.com/food-drink/n...
Holiday gifts galore: here's my story in the Pacific Citizen about Nami and Shen Chen's Just One Cookbook for Japanese recipes, and JOC Goods for Japanese kitchen- and tableware. #japanesefood #japanesecooking
www.pacificcitizen.org/joc-is-the-g...
www.pacificcitizen.org/joc-is-the-g...
December 5, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Holiday gifts galore: here's my story in the Pacific Citizen about Nami and Shen Chen's Just One Cookbook for Japanese recipes, and JOC Goods for Japanese kitchen- and tableware. #japanesefood #japanesecooking
www.pacificcitizen.org/joc-is-the-g...
www.pacificcitizen.org/joc-is-the-g...
Congrats: master sushi chef Toshi Kizaki was honored recently with a Michelin star, and this week his omakase restaurant, Kizaki, was named one of Esquire's best new restaurants in the U.S.
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This Denver sushi counter is one of Esquire’s best new restaurants, and a crowning achievement for its chef
The honor comes on top of the Michelin star awarded to chef Toshi Kizaki’s eponymous omakase restaurant in Denver’s Platt Park neighborhood
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December 2, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Congrats: master sushi chef Toshi Kizaki was honored recently with a Michelin star, and this week his omakase restaurant, Kizaki, was named one of Esquire's best new restaurants in the U.S.
coloradosun.com/2025/12/02/d...
coloradosun.com/2025/12/02/d...
Turkey to go: we celebrated Colonizer's Day with a takeout feast from Mary Nguyen's Olive and Finch, which came with instructions on how to heat everything. Erin made extras like caramelized onions, sweet potatoes, mushrooms and Kaki persimmons on the beet salad. #foodporn #turkeyday #thanksgiving
November 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Turkey to go: we celebrated Colonizer's Day with a takeout feast from Mary Nguyen's Olive and Finch, which came with instructions on how to heat everything. Erin made extras like caramelized onions, sweet potatoes, mushrooms and Kaki persimmons on the beet salad. #foodporn #turkeyday #thanksgiving
Making book: hey everyone, join me and a handful of local AANHPI authors to meet us and learn about our works 6pm Dec. 11 at Social Fabric Hub. We'll have books on hand for sale, and happily sign them for you. QR code or visit here to RSVP (it's a free event):
www.eventbrite.com/e/asian-book...
www.eventbrite.com/e/asian-book...
November 26, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Making book: hey everyone, join me and a handful of local AANHPI authors to meet us and learn about our works 6pm Dec. 11 at Social Fabric Hub. We'll have books on hand for sale, and happily sign them for you. QR code or visit here to RSVP (it's a free event):
www.eventbrite.com/e/asian-book...
www.eventbrite.com/e/asian-book...
Hunting for Grammys: Some of you might remember Jacki Jing, an AANHPI reporter who was on FOX31 in Denver 15 years ago but has forged a career in Hollywood as a creator and actor. She interviewed Ejae, Rei Ami and Audrey Nuna about the Grammy noms for "Kpop Demon Hunters." youtu.be/6enwgxlODEU?...
HUNTR/X EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Grammy Noms!? - EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami
YouTube video by Jacki Jing
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November 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Hunting for Grammys: Some of you might remember Jacki Jing, an AANHPI reporter who was on FOX31 in Denver 15 years ago but has forged a career in Hollywood as a creator and actor. She interviewed Ejae, Rei Ami and Audrey Nuna about the Grammy noms for "Kpop Demon Hunters." youtu.be/6enwgxlODEU?...
News you can use: I'll be at an open mic discussion at the Denver Press Club this Thursday, with other veterans of the alternative press. I'll talk about my early 1980s days at Westword. 6 pm, 1330 Glenarm Pl. #westword #altweekly #journalism
denverpressclub.org/event/consid...
denverpressclub.org/event/consid...
Consider the Alternative: Open Mic
It wasn’t all sex, drugs and rock and roll. Colorado’s alt-weeklies did ground-breaking journalism, too. On November 6 at 6pm, join us for a night of tales and gossip on Colorado’…
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November 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
News you can use: I'll be at an open mic discussion at the Denver Press Club this Thursday, with other veterans of the alternative press. I'll talk about my early 1980s days at Westword. 6 pm, 1330 Glenarm Pl. #westword #altweekly #journalism
denverpressclub.org/event/consid...
denverpressclub.org/event/consid...
Series will go back north: I'm in LA for a couple of day and the city is buzzing with World Series and Shohei Ohtani mania. I love this huge mural on the side of the Miyako Hotel in Little Tokyo, where I'm staying. Sadly, after a marathon 18-inning Game 3, the Dodgers lost Game 4.
October 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Series will go back north: I'm in LA for a couple of day and the city is buzzing with World Series and Shohei Ohtani mania. I love this huge mural on the side of the Miyako Hotel in Little Tokyo, where I'm staying. Sadly, after a marathon 18-inning Game 3, the Dodgers lost Game 4.
Dessert comfort food. I grew up with my mom making Oshiruko sweet Azuki red bean soup with Mochi, for New Year's. Erin made some homemade mochi and Oshiruko from scratch, with Kabocha Japanese Pumpkin. #foodporn
October 23, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Dessert comfort food. I grew up with my mom making Oshiruko sweet Azuki red bean soup with Mochi, for New Year's. Erin made some homemade mochi and Oshiruko from scratch, with Kabocha Japanese Pumpkin. #foodporn
Pirate parking: fun sight in a parking lot. #halloween
October 23, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Pirate parking: fun sight in a parking lot. #halloween
Flavorful fusion: took home Birria Ramen from Chili Shack in LoDo. Instant noodles in a savory consomme soup with a generous bunch of Birria. #foodporn
October 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Flavorful fusion: took home Birria Ramen from Chili Shack in LoDo. Instant noodles in a savory consomme soup with a generous bunch of Birria. #foodporn
American Dreaming: "Big Dreams in Denver's Little Saigon" is a powerful exhibit at History Colorado Center chronicling the past, present and future of the Little Saigon business district with oral histories, photos, and original art. Here's my article: www.westword.com/arts-culture...
Little Saigon Tells Its Community's Story at History Colorado
The legacy of the Little Saigon Business District is being celebrated in a new exhibit, "Big Dreams in Denver’s Little Saigon" at the History Colorado Center.
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October 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
American Dreaming: "Big Dreams in Denver's Little Saigon" is a powerful exhibit at History Colorado Center chronicling the past, present and future of the Little Saigon business district with oral histories, photos, and original art. Here's my article: www.westword.com/arts-culture...
Make history: It's hard to believe there's never been an Asian American on Denver's City Council. Now, Tran Wills is running to represent SW Denver's District 2, and she'd make a great councilwoman. We went to her launch party at Sap Sua and were inspired. Check her out at tranfortwo.com.
October 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Make history: It's hard to believe there's never been an Asian American on Denver's City Council. Now, Tran Wills is running to represent SW Denver's District 2, and she'd make a great councilwoman. We went to her launch party at Sap Sua and were inspired. Check her out at tranfortwo.com.
A really grand Grand Opening: Having the CU Marching Band play at the grand opening of @crepetherapycafe in Boulder was a dream of owner Chef Mawa McQueen, and the food, folks and fun lived up to her dream. It'll be a great hangout for anyone in Boulder. #foodporn
October 9, 2025 at 10:53 PM
A really grand Grand Opening: Having the CU Marching Band play at the grand opening of @crepetherapycafe in Boulder was a dream of owner Chef Mawa McQueen, and the food, folks and fun lived up to her dream. It'll be a great hangout for anyone in Boulder. #foodporn
Culinary trifecta: Bada Bing Grill in Arvada serves an unusual combination of pizza, Greek and Indian fare, all delicious. #foodporn #westword www.westword.com/food-drink/b...
Bada Bing Grill Serves Up an Odd Culinary Trifecta
Where else can you order quality pizza, Greek and Indian dishes off one menu?
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October 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Culinary trifecta: Bada Bing Grill in Arvada serves an unusual combination of pizza, Greek and Indian fare, all delicious. #foodporn #westword www.westword.com/food-drink/b...
Japanese American cuisine: "Weiner Royale" wàs a common meal of hot dogs and scrambled eggs with soy sauce served to Japanese Americans in US concentration camps during WWII. It's still comfort food today, though I added onions and used Kimono Mom's Umami Sauce. #foodporn
October 6, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Japanese American cuisine: "Weiner Royale" wàs a common meal of hot dogs and scrambled eggs with soy sauce served to Japanese Americans in US concentration camps during WWII. It's still comfort food today, though I added onions and used Kimono Mom's Umami Sauce. #foodporn
Autograph hounds: YouTube star Kimono Mom Moe signed a bottle of her fabulous Umami Sauce and I signed a copy of my book for her and her husband Moto and daughter Sutan, who now have a house in LA but are criss-crossing the US educating people about Japanese culture and food. #umamisauce #kimonomom
September 28, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Autograph hounds: YouTube star Kimono Mom Moe signed a bottle of her fabulous Umami Sauce and I signed a copy of my book for her and her husband Moto and daughter Sutan, who now have a house in LA but are criss-crossing the US educating people about Japanese culture and food. #umamisauce #kimonomom
Mex move: Santo Remedio Mexican restaurant is about to reopen after closing in Berkeley and now moving to Jefferson Park. www.westword.com/food-drink/p...
Popular Berkeley Mexican Restaurant Moves to Jefferson Park
"Right now, the only thing holding us back is the license. Once we get that sent over, I'll open the doors right away."
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September 25, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Mex move: Santo Remedio Mexican restaurant is about to reopen after closing in Berkeley and now moving to Jefferson Park. www.westword.com/food-drink/p...
One of the best? Tokyo Premium Bakery was named by Yelp as number 71 for its tea and coffee, and Westword notes it won Best of Denver as a bakery in 2020. I had an egg salad and ham sando and Anpan pastry the other day and was disappointed by the sandwich. I prefer The Enchanted Oven on Broomfield.
September 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
One of the best? Tokyo Premium Bakery was named by Yelp as number 71 for its tea and coffee, and Westword notes it won Best of Denver as a bakery in 2020. I had an egg salad and ham sando and Anpan pastry the other day and was disappointed by the sandwich. I prefer The Enchanted Oven on Broomfield.