Cha chaan teng, often called a Hong Kong-style cafe or diner in English, is a type of restaurant that originated in Hong Kong. Cha chaan teng are commonly found in Hong Kong, Macau, and parts of Guangdong. Due to the waves of mass migrations from Hong Kong in the 1980s, they are now established in major Chinese communities in Western countries such as Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Likened to a greasy spoon cafe or an American diner, cha chaan tengs are known for eclectic and affordable menus, which include dishes from Hong Kong cuisine and Hong Kong-style Western cuisine. They draw comparisons to Western cafés due to their casual settings, as well as menus revolving around coffee and tea.
Joël Robuchon was a French chef and restaurateur. He was named "Chef of the Century" by the guide Gault Millau in 1989, and awarded the Meilleur Ouvrier de France in cuisine in 1976. He published several cookbooks, two of which have been translated into English, chaired the committee for the Larousse Gastronomique, and hosted culinary television shows in France. He operated more than a dozen restaurants across Bangkok, Bordeaux, Hong Kong, Las Vegas, London, Macau, Monaco, Montreal, Paris, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei, Tokyo, and New York City. His restaurants have been acclaimed, and in 2016 he held 32 Michelin Guide stars among them, the most any restaurateur has ever held.
Kyōiku kanji, also known as Gakunenbetsu kanji haitōhyō is a list of 1,026 kanji and associated readings developed and maintained by the Japanese Ministry of Education that prescribes which kanji, and which readings of kanji, Japanese students should learn from first grade to the sixth grade. Although the list is designed for Japanese students, it can also be used as a sequence of learning characters by non-native speakers as a means of focusing on the most commonly used kanji.
The Michelin Guides are a series of guide books that have been published by the French tyre company Michelin since 1900. The Guide awards up to three Michelin stars for excellence to a select few establishments. The acquisition or loss of a star or stars can have dramatic effects on the success of a restaurant. Michelin also publishes the Green Guides, a series of general guides to cities, regions, and countries.
Pierre Gagnaire is a French chef, and the head chef and owner of the eponymous Pierre Gagnaire restaurant at 6 rue Balzac in Paris. Gagnaire is an iconoclastic chef at the forefront of the fusion cuisine movement. Beginning his career in St. Etienne where he won three Michelin Stars, Gagnaire tore at the conventions of classic French cooking by introducing jarring juxtapositions of flavours, tastes, textures, and ingredients. On his website, Gagnaire gives his mission statement as the wish to run a restaurant which is 'facing tomorrow but respectful of yesterday'.
Stephen Chan Chi-wan is the Chief Advisor of Commercial Radio Hong Kong and a YouTube pundit. Chan was previously the chief executive officer of Commercial Radio Hong Kong and general manager of Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB). On 9 December 2011 Chan announced his resignation as GM effective April 2013.
L'Ambroisie is a traditional French restaurant in Paris, France founded by Bernard Pacaud and now run by his son Mathieu that has maintained three Michelin stars for more than thirty years. The name "L'Ambroisie" comes from Greek mythology and means both "food for gods" and "source of immortality."
Mario Frittoli is an Italian celebrity chef at Mario i sentieri in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo, Japan.
Wei Li-an, known professionally as WeiBird, is a Taiwanese Mandopop and folk-rock singer-songwriter. He has released six studio albums, one live album and two EPs. Wei won the Golden Melody Award for Best New Singer in 2011 and Best Composer in 2015.
The gua bao, also known as pork belly bun, ambiguously as bao, or erroneously as bao bun, is a type of lotus leaf bun originating from Fujian cuisine. It is a popular snack in Taiwan and is commonly sold at night markets and restaurants. It is also a popular street food in Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, and Nagasaki Chinatown in Japan.
Azabu Yukimura (麻布幸村), sometimes referred to simply as Yukimura, is a Michelin 3-star kappo restaurant in Azabu-Jūban, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. It is owned and operated by chef Jun Yukimura.
Kagurazaka Ishikawa is a Michelin 3-star kaiseki restaurant in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. It is owned and operated by chef Hideki Ishikawa. It is a personal favorite of chef David Kinch.
Priority seats have been designated in public transport vehicles by certain transport operators to allow elderly, disabled, pregnant women and the injured to ride public transport with an equal degree of access and comfort as other people. Priority seats can be found on various public transportation, including the mass transit railways, buses, minibuses, and trams. The slogan "Please offer your seat to anyone in need" is often displayed beside the seat. The elderly, disabled, pregnant, and injured have priority to take these seats. In most cases, there is no regulation to restrict the use of priority seats, but people are expected to offer their seats to those in need.
Samseong mythology is a mythology originated in the Tamna, present-day Jeju island, which is different from Dangun mythology in Korean peninsula. There are following descriptions in Yeong Ju Ji, Goryeosa, Nasanok. Also in Goryeosa, Nasanok, and Tamnaraji, Byeoknangguk was explained as Japan and a girl who come from that country.
Follow Alana is a travel television show hosted by Alana Nichols, and produced by Aurora Digital Media.
Wang Ching is a Taiwanese actress and writer, better known as Gingle. Rapidly gaining reputition from her work across various films and television productions, she already established herself as one of Taiwan's highest-paid actresses at the age of 24. Gingle began her acting career in 2017 with director Lien Yi-chi offering Gingle her first role in his film All Because of Love. Her breakthrough came in 2019 with the psychological horror film Detention, directed by John Hsu. For her performance in the film, she won Best Actress at the 22nd Taipei Film Awards and was nominated for the Best Leading Actress at the 56th Golden Horse Awards. Her burgeoning career has earned her numerous accolades; she received nominations for the Golden Bell Awards in 2019 and the Golden Horse Awards in 2019 and 2021. Besides her acting career, she is also an author of two books, Bale Love (2013) and Cockroach Philosophy (2015). Gingle is primarily known for her fine acting and is appreciated by many of her colleagues and movie directors. Also, she showed her talent for singing at the age of 17, which gained her lots of attention and generous applause. Her enthusiasm for writing also leads to her image as a hipster and art enthusiast. Her background gives her an enormous influence on her acting style. Whether it is her parents' divorce or her role as a writer, Gingle Wang has overcome the difficulties and cultivated over-age and mature acting skills.
Wu geng chang wang is a Taiwanese dish that is commonly found in stir fry or Sichuan style restaurants in Taiwan.
Mama Cheung, known as Lee Wai-ji and Tessa Cheung, is a Hong Kong YouTuber who makes videos about cooking Cantonese dishes.
Miyahara Ice Cream is a confectionery, restaurant, and ice cream parlor in Central District, Taichung, Taiwan. The building is converted from a former ophthalmologist clinic dating to 1927, hence its Chinese name. The building is operated by Dawncake (日出), a Taichung-based confectionery brand.
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