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One of the most popular dishes served at Z & Y Restaurant is a true Chinese classic: Tea Smoked Duck. This presentation of duck is a signature of Sichuan cuisine. The subtle aroma of smoke and the crispy, fragrant duck meat is nicely complemented by...
In 1961, the now-famous Cecilia Chiang opened an authentic Mandarin restaurant in San Francisco. At the time, only Americanized versions of Chinese restaurants existed in San Francisco and elsewhere in the United States. Discrimination against Chinese due to the 1924 Johnson-Reed Act and the Chinese...
Who knew there were so many fabulous Chinatowns around the world? One of the top ones, of course, is right here in San Francisco. Known as the oldest of its kind in North America, San Francisco's Chinatown was historically a starting point for many Chinese...
The picturesque city of San Francisco has long been a favored location for Hollywood and the film industry. Many of America's most famous movies have featured scenes from the 'City by the Bay.' In addition to Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge, the Chinatown neighborhood...
Going to a Chinese restaurant and eating authentic Chinese food for the first time can be quite an experience for children. The sights, sounds, and even smells are so different than what they normally see at American restaurants. Additionally, opting for Chinese food for kids...
Mapo Tofu by Z & Y Restaurant By: Chef Li Jun Han Published on:April 29th, 2019 Description: This is a delicious recipe for creating authentic Mapo Tofu. It is provided courtesy of Z & Y Restaurant's executive Chef Han, an internationally renowned chef in the world of authentic...
Sichuan Chili Oil by Z & Y Restaurant By: Chef Li Jun Han Published on: April 2nd, 2019 Description: This is a delicious recipe for creating authentic Sichuan Chili Oil. It is provided courtesy of Z & Y Restaurant's executive Chef Han, an internationally renowned chef in the...
The Chinese art of face changing doesn't involve makeup or magic. However it may appear as if what's happening is a form of wizardry. Also referred to as Bian Lian, face swapping is an ancient and traditional Sichuan art. Performers use silk masks to reflect...
Hot tea is a staple at any traditional Chinese meal, but one thing that few diners get to experience is the ritual of a Gong Fu Cha tea ceremony. Instead of being a type of tea, Gong Fu Cha is a way of brewing the...
It's not a myth! People really do love going to Chinese restaurants on Christmas. According to Grubhub data from 2015, Chinese food was ordered over 150% more frequently on Christmas Day of that year as compared to an average Friday (note that Christmas fell on...
