Fused Generations of Ethnicity, Religion and Lifestyles. Bianca Kirn

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1 A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR IN CHIEF

ello Summer! How time flies…hot summer days, warm summer nights, and for sure a heat Hwave (or two) is coming our way. Are you ready to take off your shoes and chill out and experience the rich Asian culture that New York City has to offer? In this, our Summer 2009 issue, we will bring to you a slice of the Thai lifestyle here in the Big Apple. To- gether, we will taste some of New York City’s best Thai restaurants, quench your thirst with some the best Thai Cover Model/ Bianca Kirn beverages, showcase modern Thai furniture and flower Photography/ Manuel Librodo design, visit a Thai Buddhist temple in Queens, and Stylist/ Marise Hizo enjoy Thai beauty. We’ll even travel together on a quick, Editor-in-Chief yet enjoyable, trip to Thai Town in California and then Ching Yu Lin across the Pacific to Thailand. Editorials We’ll continue to explore New York City’s most diverse EDITORS borough, Queens, as we share our reviews and reccom- Joe Meny Stephanie Sakellarides mendations for the best places to eat, stay healthy, and Mark Hokoda have some summer fun. Joel Lyons Finally, I’d like to welcome you to Asian Fusion Maga- Raymond Qi zine. Everyone here at Asian Fusion, was so pleased and Molly Ford gratified at how our premier issue, Asian NY Lifestyle, Claire Fountain was so well received. Now, Asian Fusion Magazine brings Toni Concepcion you, and us, greater opportunities to focus on the dynam- Alexia Sorich ics of the trendy, and ever-changing New York City PHOTOGRAPHERS lifestyle. Every issue will feature content about everything Manuel Librodo you need to know about fashion, food, health, entertain- Matee Rakvit Advertising ment, travel, and more. Asian Fusion fits nicely in your ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE pocket, and we encourage you to bring it along with you Joe Meny when heading out to enjoy your summer in the city. Have Advertising Director a great summer! Dimitry Fayzi SALES Hsin Yi Lin Design Ching Yu Lin Miya Chu Editor-in-Chief Nick Brooks Elazar Davydov Kellie Sakellarides Production Sheng Tian Huang I.T.Consultant Howard Bodenstein Distribution & Circulation Jie Hu

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SPECIAL ISSUE Thai Beauty / 4 A Taste of Thailand / 11 Yum Yum Too / 12 Breeze / 14 Kurve / 17 Sabay Thai / 20 Rice Ave. / 23 Bann Thai / 24 Nusara / 26 Mixing with Mekhong / 27 Discover the Spirit of Thailand / 31 Taste Chang Taste Thai / 32 Establishment / 34 BEAUTIFUL The Lucky Frog from Thailand / 36 THAI FASHION Wat Buddha Thai Thavorn Vanaram / 37 MODELS 4 Travel to Thailand / 38 Cover Model-Bianca Kirn / 40 Manual Librodo / 42 Banchet Florist/ 43 FASHION Anna Sui / 44 Vera Wang / 46 Make a statement: Summer Trends 2009 / 47 BEST THAI CUISINE FOOD Sweet Sweet Heat Dessert Time / 53 5 Star Experience in Queens / 58 Peter How / 72 HEALTH Drink Yourself to Good Health / 74 Element Beauty Lounge / 78 ENTERTAINMENT DJ Steve Aoki’s / 83 Throw Your Cigarettes in The Air / 84

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THAI BEAUTY The Kingdom of Thailand is known for its rich culture and breathtaking landscapes. The fascinating and exotic beauty of Thailand is also represented in the smiling faces of the beautiful Thai women. Charm, grace, and honesty are all traits in which each individual Thai woman possesses. In a society where politeness and respect play such a vital role, it is no surprise that these women are so caring and considerate which makes them even more beautiful. - Patrick Kang

model: Naruetai Tongsomboon makeup artist: Yutitham Chunthorg photographer: Matee Rakvit stylist: Pat Lertsirimit 5 6 7 8 In a highly competitive city such as New York, Matee Rakvit he tried to work as a photographer during the current challenging economic situation. Fashion Photographer He began to build his portfolio for fashion photography by collaborating with some atee Rakvit was born in Bangkok, make-up artists and stylists in order to build Thailand. Before graduating from his portfolio, as well as connections. To live in MBangkok University with a major the big city and pay for his tuition, he would in Communication Art in 2002, Matee began often do fashion shoots, beauty shoots, head working as photographer for the biggest enter- shots, wedding photography, and restaurant tainment company in Thailand, named GMM profiles such as Kurve and Sabay Thai Restau- Grammy Public co., Ltd., He then worked for rant. Matee has said, “Photography is not only some magazines such as In Magazine, A Day, my career, but it’s a part of my life, and I’m Women Plus, and some agencies in Thailand. very excited every time I’m taking pictures.” Matee Rakvit gained a lot of very good experi- Because of his connections, he was able to ence from taking pictures of actors, actresses, shoot the cover of the Summer Thai Issue for singers, and celebrities in Thailand. He Asian Fusion magazine. This is his first publi- found his eagerness to learn was seemingly cation in New York City, to which Matee says: unlimited,so he decided to come to New York “I was very excited to get a chance to shoot for City to study further in the area of fashion the cover. Thank you very much. photography. With special thanks to Fon, Yuti, Pat, and Matee Rakvit has been in New York City Rick. for about a year. He is a part time student at The International Center of Photography and Matee Rakvit can be contacted at the The School of Visual Arts, is studying fashion following e-mail address: photography and is a full time ESL student. www.matee-photography.com 9 THAILAND Thai Issue

simply put your favorite meat in a pan and A Tatste of Thailand add some vegetables, and you’re good to go! By Stephanie Sakellarides Curry has also become an American favorite, with its various versions of green curry, red, ick off your shoes and bow to the yellow and sour red. Not only is it low in Thailand groove. Thailand has created cholesterol, but you can also add just about a culture that is very unique and any spice or vegetable product to give it that K extra zest. diverse, not to mention full of flavor. Thai cuisine has become one of the most talked With simple recipes and the right ingre- about foods here in New York City. It has a dients anyone and everyone could cook a tangy taste and is a non-guilty pleasure for delicious Thai meal. those health fanatics. It can even be cooked in Here in New York most Thai restaurants your kitchen at home! let you choose how sweet or spicy you would Thai cuisine is unlike any other. With a like your dish. The best places to experience mix of herbs and spices, your taste buds are in Thai Cuisine are Hell’s Kitchen, on the west for a delicious, not to mention, healthy treat. side of NYC, Rice Avenue, in Jackson Heights Even though Thai food odors may give off an and Sabay Thai and Seafood Restaurant in unusual scent, their diverse ingredients add Elmhurst. Thai restaurants tend to American- flavor to these appetizing dishes. Some of the ize the menu, by having a choice of sushi or main ingredients used are fish sauce, shrimp soup as an appetizer, and adding seasonings paste and coconut milk. like thin soy sauce, oyster sauce and fermented With dinner as the main spicy meal in soybean. We’re happy to share with you in Thailand, the other two courses could be this special summer issue some of the best sweet or sour, even salty. A typical day in authentic Thai restaurants we’ve found in New Thailand would consist of noodle or rice soup York City. for breakfast; stir-fried vegetables with chicken or pork for lunch, followed by a large meal for dinner. Dishes for dinner are a wide variety and eaten slowly in order to spend time with family. Thai desserts are usually incorporated with the sweet taste of coconut. Most desserts are naturally produced from fruits and vegetables, like bananas, mangoes and pumpkins. Every part of Thailand has a different kind of taste. For example, southern Thailand has spicier food than that of the north. The north regions of Thailand prefer sticky rice, where as the central areas, eat white rice. Spicy Salad, known as Yum, is being featured in most Thai restaurants. Yum consists of many types of dishes that combine meat and seafood with lemon juice, fish sauce, chilies and vegetables. Yum is usually served as an appetizer and most people eat it while sipping on a cocktail. Stir-frying has become a popular kind of food inspired by Thai culture and is easy to make at home. With a little oil, or some garlic,

11 Thai Issue MANHATTAN Restaurant Review Yum Yum Too Yum Yum Too an exciting By Claire Fountain venture for those interested 662 9th Ave. 46th St in fair priced 212.247.2228 well done Thai fusion. he third child in the Yum Yum family Noting the fusion aspects of the menu, the of Thai restaurants located on 9th Panang Curry Beef is not a bowl of stew, but avenue, Yum Yum Too is the baby yet a deconstructed version of a curry, plated on a T wedge of acorn squash, layered with the more does not shy behind it’s older siblings. Inside the corner situated restaurant, one is greeted traditional green beans, red pepper, thin slices with smiling sweet faces and a sleek silver of soft beef; all cooked in a light coconut milk and chrome dining room. Clad with fresh scented curry. Kaffir lime leaves bring bright- orchid blossoms on each table, candles and ness to this dish in much the same way the mirrors, the fresh décor is clean without being lemongrass wakes up the Tom Yum Fried Rice. stringent. A perfect backdrop for the bright Arriving in a pyramid, with whole shrimp and colors that showcase all the dishes, which are a pristine fried egg along side, this fried rice takes the concept of Tom Yum head on, rich with lemongrass, shrimp paste and chili curry; which all married in a new rice dish. With their proven knowledge of Thai cuisine, the Yum Yum restaurants will not disappoint, yet still keep your taste buds satisfied with variety and a well crafted fusion menu at Yum Yum Too. Dessert is an equally inspiring experience with a Thai fried banana and a trio of crème brulees, all sized for delicate appetites. Though many want super anything but mundane. The full bar includes sized portions in the United States, Yum Yum Thai beer, wines and an extensive cocktail Too balances classic small Thai plates with menu, with a personal favorite being a frizzy American appetites, highlighting vegetables mango and basil number. Offering a prix fix and proper serving sizes. Prices are shockingly menu one cannot beat for a meager $15.95- low for the amount of food provided and with $21.95, the food remains top notch, colorful all the restaurants in the theatre district, Yum and full of flavor. Salmon, spicy and sweet, Yum 2 sticks out for quality, creativity and topped with a mess of basil leaves on a bed of overall ease of eating. bok choy makes a warming choice, or indulge in the appetizers such as the rounded flavor of the tender duck roll, tiny crispy spring rolls with a carrot sauce or a Thai-brilliance take on shrimp cocktail (lightly battered shrimp with a spicy mayo based take on waldoff salad using mango, Asian pear and apple.) Family owned and operated, most of the chefs for all three Yum Yum establishments are family friends, which keeps the passion and integrity of the restaurant in the right place. Love of what if going into each dish makes

12 Where can you experience a variety of Thai Food in three convenient locations? On 46th St. and 9th Ave.

Yum Yum Bangkok 650 9th Ave. & 46th St. 212.262.7244

Yum Yum 3 658 9th Ave. & 46th St. 212.956.0639

Our newest location... Yum Yum Too 662 9th Ave. & 46th St 212.247.2228 Thai Issue MANHATTAN Restaurant Review THAI-FRENCH KITCHEN is all about blending the unexpected to cre- 661 9th Ave.(45-46 St), NY 10036 ate something new and exciting. The chef has Tel: 212.262.7777 exquisitely combined the zest of ……. 212.262.7770 “Thai food with decadence of French Cuisine” to bring you tantalizing new dishes. From appetizers to desserts, there two unique cultures come together to offer you a new and exciting dining experience. Reviews: The New York Times, Time out New York, News day, City Guide New York, HX, NEXT, Talkin’ Broadway, Menu Pages………Many Web Pages Awards: Best Appetizer Time Out Award On Television: Time out on Demand The Last: Top ten of the Best Thai Restaurant in New York WWW.BREEZENYC.COM

14 15 Eastern Thai Restaurant Real Thai, Real Taste NO MSG Zabb Zabb

(718) 426-7992 71-28 Roosevelt Ave. Jackson Heights, NY 11372

Catering for All Occasions Open 7 Days from 3:30 pm - 2:00 am Free Delivery 5:00 pm - 12:00 am www.zabb-zabb.com

1616 MANHATTAN Thai Issue Restaurant Review Kurve By Mark Hokoda

87 2nd Ave (@ E. 5th Street) NY 10003 Tel: 212.260.8018 212.477.5700

urve, the loungey, pink-on-pink Thai spot in the East Village, Khas careened through more than its share of harrowing curves. After an on-again-off-again launch last year came a menu overhaul, some brutal press and, carbonara—with chiles replacing black pepper, if all that weren’t enough, a historic economic and bacon replacing guanciale—aren’t out collapse. of step with a Thai menu. This dish, its fire So Andy Yang, the chef and co-owner, tamed by a touch of egg and cream, is even wants to set a few things straight. popular in Yang’s native Bangkok. First, look past the eye-candy décor. This is In the same cross-cultural spirit, Kurve’s an authentic Thai restaurant, he insists, no less hamburger combines wagyu beef with cheese so than his popular Rhong-Tiam. He seems and shiitakes on brioche; the Thai accent peeved that some knock the sleek, space-age comes from basil and a piquant chile mayon- Kurve while praising its more traditionally naise. It’s a hit. Other, more orthodox favorites appointed sister restaurant. “I am the chef at include the egg-swaddled pad thai “omelette” both,” he declares, and though he’s now at and whole dorade, marinated, steamed and Kurve every day, he has thoroughly drilled grilled in banana leaf. Rhong-Tiam’s kitchen staff in his approach to The current Thai offerings represent a the cuisine. course correction for Kurve, which debuted For Yang, the heart of authentic Thai with a less focused pan-Asian menu that cooking is technique. This means the ingre- included sushi. Sushi, after all, is how many dients of, say, pad thai are not to be tossed diners got to know Yang, in his earlier gigs. together all at once—as most restaurants here But he had something else in mind at do it, he laments—but instead must be added Kurve: combining a real Thai kitchen with a one at a time, producing a perfectly cooked serious, seasonally changing cocktail program. dish alive with the “breath of the wok.” This To that end, Sasha Petraske, the mixologist also means no aspect of preparation is too behind Milk and Honey, White Star and the trivial to warrant close attention. “Everybody new Dutch Kills, was enlisted to concoct who squeezes a lime here has to taste it,” he drinks incorporating Thai-friendly ingredients, says. including fresh juices. The Nillson Fizz, for What authentic Thai cooking is not, Yang example, is a refreshing sparkler of aged rum argues, is timeless and unchanging: His with coconut, lime and elderflower cordial. country’s culture, including its cuisine, has embraced ideas from abroad since the days of King Chulalongkorn, who shepherded Siam into the 20th century. So despite a few raised eyebrows among reviewers, Yang maintains that specialties like his decidedly non-Roman spin on spaghetti 1717

Thai Issue QUEENSRestaurant Review

75-19 Broadway, ne of the most popular and successful Elmhurst, new york 11373 Thai restaurants in the Jackson Heights 718.424.9054 Oneighborhood of Queens is clearly Sabay 718.424.7916 Restaurant. Supervised and efficiently managed by Busaya, who along with her husband, bring to Sabay great tasting, high quality Thai food served in a friendly atmosphere within a sleek, modern, comfortable and clean dining area. Formerly of the famous long-running King Crab restaurant on 8th Ave. and 52nd Street in Manhattan (now closed), Subaya’s husband brings to Sabay his talent for making seafood dishes that are simply the best that can be found in the area. Along with the authentic Thai cuisine, the seafood dishes guaran- tee a pleasant and satisfying dining experience. Choosing the Jackson Heights area was an easy decision as Sabay joined a host of diverse restaurants in what has been recognized as one of New York City’s most diverse neighborhoods. Apparently, their loyal customers from King Crab have had no problem taking the quick subway trip to the Roosevelt Ave./Jackson Heights stop to continue to enjoy great food. Once inside, don’t be fooled by the flat screen tv playing Thai pop music (although we found ourselves, along with other diners, enjoying the video!). Sabay serves up traditional Thai fare including fried calamari with chili sauce, , curry puff combination of chicken, potato, onion, and yellow curry wrap, steamed mussels with basil, and Thai dumpling with pork, shrimp, and mushroom wrapped in wonton skin with spicy sauce. Traditional Pad Thai (your choice of shrimp or chicken), is among one of Sabay’s most requested main course dishes. Busaya highly recommends the raw beef Sabay Thai Restaurant By / Ching Yu Lin

20 with spicy onions, scallions and cilantro served over toasted ground rice. For a lighter meal, we recommend the Papaya Salad with Grilled Chicken and Sticky Rice – a truly authentic Thai dish that’s perfect for summer dining! Also hard to resist is their Duck salad: crispy duck with onion, tomato, lemon juice, pineapple, and chili. Main course features recommended by Busaya include the Crispy Soft-shellCrab with a slice of green apple, onion, and fresh lemon juice, or the Shrimp Red Curry with mixed vegetable in coconut milk and basil. And for those foodies with a taste for adventure, there’s the Sautéed Frog’s Leg with fresh basil, onion, and chili. Sabay’s friendly wait staff provides fast, efficient, and courteous service; all the while ensuring your dining experience is exceptional. In fact, don’t be surprised to find that you’re on a first name basis with everyone by the time you’ve finished dessert! Sabay offers a daily lunch special starting from $5.95 , served Monday to Friday 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. It includes your choice of one chicken, beef, pork, tofu, or shrimp soup and salad. Dur- ing Happy Hour (4:00 pm. – 7:00 pm. ) you can find all kinds of beer for only for $2.50 a bottle. Located just steps away from the Roosevelt Ave. subway stop in Jackson Heights, Sabay is open 7 days a week, provides free local delivery, and is an MSG-free restaurant. And as we have found, come to taste Sabay, and you’ll be back to try more!

Sabay Thai Restaurant By / Ching Yu Lin

21 LUNCH SPECIAL Choose an entree dish and get a free starter and soft drinks. Chicken / Beef / Pork / Veg. Tofu / Soy Duck $6.95 Shrimp $7.95 RELAXING THAI KITCHEN

7 Days a Week 11:30am-10:45pm

72-19 Roosevelt Ave. Jackson Hts, NY 11372 (718) 803-9001 • (718) 803-9105 Present this ad to receive 10% off your dinner check

Sabay Thai & Seafood Restaurant

75-19 broadway, elmhurst, new york 11373

Daily Lunch Special Starting from $5.95 Monday to Friday 11:30 am to 3:00 am. Happy Hour (4:00 pm. – 7:00 pm.) All kinds of beer for only for $2.50 718-424-9054, 718-424-7916

22 Thai Issue QUEENSRestaurant Review RICE AVENUE

By / Joe Meny

72-19 Roosevelt Ave. Jackson Hts, NY 11372 (718) 803-9001 • (718) 803-9105

hao San Road, or “Rice Road”, in crab fried Bangkok, Thailand, is a mecca where rice – com- Kpeople from around the world meet to plete with find comfort, enjoy friendships, share adven- huge pieces tures, exchange stories, relax, and eat. Rice Av- of crab in it! enue, located in one of, if not the, most diverse Chef- recommended menu selections include neighborhoods in New York City – Jackson the steamed dumpling, red curry, eggplant Sabay Thai & Seafood Restaurant Heights, Queens – is this neighborhood’s “Rice with basil sauce, and the ultimate dessert: Thai Road”. It is conveniently located at 72-19 ice cream. Roosevelt Avenue, one half block from where Rice Avenue offers a daily lunch special 6 subways lines (E, F, G, R, V and 7)transfer which includes your choice of entrée (choose at the Roosevelt Avenue/Jackson Heights train from over 10 tempting Thai dishes) with a free station. starter – your choice of Tom Yum chicken, Step in to Rice Avenue, and you seem to Thai salad, Thai spring roll, or steamed step out of Queens and into another place. dumpling. Not to be outdone, the Early Bird This warm, welcoming restaurant subtly re-in- Dinner special (from 3:30 – 7pm) lets you forces the symbolism of rice and its importance choose a free starter plus a main dish from the to Asian cultures and cuisine. The ceiling, a lunch menu, along with your choice of either lattice of squares reminiscent of rice paddies, Thai iced tea, iced coffee, or soda. is accentuated with acrylic ceiling lights which Overall the food, price, and service – all provide a soft, somewhat rice-colored white with free Wi-Fi – are all great. Rice Avenue lighting, adding a hint of wonder and elegance has received rave reviews from New York to your dining experience. Magazine, Time Out, NY Daily News, and Their rather extensive menu is primarily Newsday, just to name a few. For a great meal Asian fusion with authentic Thai inspirations. that won’t burn a hole in your wallet, and all The Tom Kha and Tom Yum soup can only be the while enjoying it in a nice ambience, we described in one word: Amazing. Other menu recommend taking a walk down the avenue... highlights include the basil fried rice, and the to Rice Avenue! 23 Thai Issue QUEENSRestaurant Review Bann Thai complemented with a sweat and sour tasting cucumber salad that will hydrate your palette Authenticity at its Best For the next indulgence, try a fresh, spicy By Alexia Sorich grilled beef salad. Yum Nuea is woven with sliced grilled beef, red onions, tomatoes, scallions, roasted chili and spicy lemon sauce. 69-12 Austin St Forest Hills, NY 11375 The beef is marinated lightly with tomatoes 718.544.9999 • 718.544.5908 and holds the fresh taste of summer as the ann Thai restaurant is truly a hidden scallions and red onions pull the flavors from treasure; a quiet little getaway well- the beef giving substance and intense flavor deserved among those who embellish to the broth while the spicy lemon sauce B synchronizes this entrée. For the main course, ethnicity at its best along with a wonder of Authentic flavors. Though, considering go for an authentic Pad Thai Shrimp - another the temporary economic turbulence we are light, yet full-flavored dish. With the aroma currently experiencing, money becomes a making your mouth water even before it’s delicate issue and such an escape holds a placed on the table, you will coddle over the challenge of its own. But with a few of your full range of spices, leading you into the first friends, some adventure in your soul, twenty bite. The accent of the bean sprouts keeps the bucks in your pocket, and a sizzling appetite clean flavor as the crushed peanuts, which for harmonious flavors you will be able to are cooked to excellence and create a buttery rejoice in this great getaway. With portions richness that soaks into the shrimp. Taking plenty big enough to share, you will find the first bite leaves the sauce to slowly seep yourself indulging in authentic Thai appetizers into your taste buds creating heaven in one and entrees complemented with a sweet Thai nibble. Continuing with hot tea and the beer. You will experience a chef who “keeps it deviously healthy sticky rice with Mango or real” and delivers a marvel of Thai and Asian- the amazingly crafty Bann Thai Tiramisu fused flavors filled with passion. You will truly leaves you in delight. Sharing laughter with taste the love in all the dishes. By magnifying friends as you escape your fast paced lifestyle, a true essence of flavors and combining the engaging in décor from Bangkok in your customary spices with others you see authen- ambiance, you can make sure New York is still ticity exposed with recipes straight from gleaming outside their windows. grandma’s kitchen. For all who love culture, food and enjoying vast memories while relaxing in a divinely peaceful atmosphere with décor of marvelous gold embroidered prehistoric artifacts and hand-picked aesthetic silverware directly from Bangkok, this is the place for you. A short ride on the E, F, R, V, and G train to 71st and Continental in Queens to 69-12 Austin Street in Forest Hills, you will be wrapped up in this great getaway experiencing a magical interface with true culture. A BANN THAI great start could be their Golden Curry puff AUTHENTIC THAI CUISINE appetizers; crispy puffs gold in color that melt in your mouth. Situated with chicken, onion, curry and potatoes, popping with substance, spice and flavor, this meal is then 24 Thai Issue

BANN THAI AUTHENTIC THAI CUISINE 69-12 Austin St Forest Hills, NY 11375 718.544.9999 • 718.544.5908 25 Thai Issue QUEENSRestaurant Review Nusara Thai Kitchen By Joe Meny

82-80 Broadway Elmhurst NY 11373 Tel: 718.898.7996

f you’re looking for a restaurant serving authentic home-style Thai cooking, look Ino further than Nusara Thai Kitchen in Elmhurst, Queens. If our restaurant reviews orchid. Nusara’s menu is very accommodating were in the habit of giving stars, this would to the vegetarian palate as well, and features surely be a five! Family owned, Nusara’s no less than seven different curries: Red, consistently delivers on their belief that Thai Green, Panang, Masaman, Kar-Rhee, Jungle, food doesn’t have to be spicy, it just has to be and our personal favorite, Chu-chee…a little flavorful. And with attentive, friendly service spicy, pinkish in color and creamy, and not as that makes you feel like you are actually in strong or spicy. the cook’s home, Nusara’s wants its guests to Special orders are gladly taken. But we know that they are there to ensure that you strongly suggest following the suggestions of enjoy your meal. the wait staff. Their inspiration for creating Nusara’s menu offers a vast array of and serving great food is knowing that Nusara’s cooking continues to please and satisfy so many people. To top off your dinner, we say the mango with sticky rice is the hands- down winner. Sweet and tasty, it’s the perfect ending to a great meal. (Available only in season: Spring/ Early Summer). As the weather begins to get cooler, try the Custard Pumpkin. We strongly recommend you call them to make reservations and go enjoy a great Thai dining experience! delicious Thai dishes, so we thought it helpful to provide a few recommendations. For appetizers, there’s the Tod Mun (fish cake served with cucumber salad). Or try their Shrimp mermaids (whole shrimp wrapped in wonton and served with a sweet plum sauce). One of their most popular entrees , and a specialty of the chef, is the Striped Bass steamed in a lime garlic chile sauce. Another highlight we found on the menu was the Jumbo Shrimps in a lime chili sauce with an artful presentation that’s topped with an authentic Thai

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IngredientsTHAI-FOON 2 shots Mekhong 1-1/2 shots coconut puree, 3/4 shot white creme de cacao, ground nutmeg. Directions Mixing Pour Mekhong and the rest of the ingredients into a mixing glass. Add ice and shake vigorously for 7-8 seconds. Strain into chilled margarita glass. with Grate some nutmeg on top.

IngredientsSABAI SABAI Mekhong 1-1/2 shots Mekhong 1-1/2 shots fresh squeezed lemon juice, 3/4 shot simple sugar syrup, finger pinch of sweet Thai basil, club soda. Directions ekhong is Pour Mekhong and the rest of the ingredients Thailand’s first except club soda into a mixing glass. Add ice and Mand most famous shake vigorously for 7-8 seconds. Strain into spirit. Named after the chilled martini-cocktail glass. Top off with mighty Mekhong River, club soda. which flows along the Thai border, it has come to symbolise the welcoming MEH-JITOIngredients beauty of this enchanting 2 shots Mekhong 1-1/2 shots fresh squeezed lime nation. juice, 3 bar spoons of sugar, finger pinch fresh mint Mekhong can be leaves, 3 thumbnail size pieces of fresh ginger root, enjoyed straight, with a club soda. mixer or in cocktails, and of Directions course perfectly complem- Muddle ginger, mint sugar in a collins glass. Add ments the flavours of Thai Mekhong and lime juice. Add ice and cover with food. a shaker tin. Shake briefly and vigorously. Top off with club soda. Serve long with a straw. Based on the Produced from local Mojito. suger cane it is then blended with a secret recipe of natural Thai spices to deliver a unique taste of Thailand. THAI SMILE Mekhong invites you to Ingredients have a good time. Thai 2 shots Mekhong 1shot fresh squeezed lemon juice, 1/4 pomegranate fruit, 3/4 shot simple style! sugar syup. Directions In a mixing glass muddle pomegranate (leaving over a bar spoon of seeds to garnish) and sugar syrup. Add remaining ingredients, fill with ice and shake vigorously for 7-8 seconds and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with remaining pomegranate seeds.

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Merkato 55 Manhattan 55 Gansevoort St (212) 255-8555 • Mai House •186 Franklin St # A Highline (212) 431-0606 835 Washington St (212) 243-3339 • W. Houston St.

W. 14th St. Canal St. Canal International Food 229 9th Ave # 1 (212) 620-5200 • 5 Ninth 5 Ninth Ave.• 212-929-9460

Moore St. Employees Only Walkers • 510 Hudson St (212) 242-3021 • 16 N Moore St (212) 941-0142 I Sodi 105 Christopher St (212) 414-5774 Vanck St. •

Macao Bleecker St. Trading Co. Rhong tiam 311 Church Street 541 Laguardia La Poisson Rouge • Place 158 Bleecker St (212) 796-0741 212-431-8750 • Kenmare St. Broadway • Broadway The Vig Bar Chinatown Brasserie 12 Spring St • 380 Lafayette St (212) 533-7000 (212) 625-0011 Pranna • Bowery People Lounge 79 Madison Ave # 2 (212) 696-5700 • • 163 Allen St 347-482-1425

Pell St. Allen St Underbar Libation 201 Park Avenue (212) 358-1560 • Spitzer’s Corner • 137 Ludlow Street (212) 529-2153 Apotheke 101 Rivington St, (212) 228-0027• 9 Doyers St, Clinton St Delancey St. Hea • E. 14th St. (212) 406-0400 E. Houston St. 145 E 13 St. 212-982-1688 Donny • E. Broadway Brook• 37 Clinton St. Kurve @ Stanton St. Chian 1 Kurve 50 Avenue B (212) 375-0665 87 2nd Ave Tel: 212.260.8018 212.228.7733 • • Sea Thai Bistro • 75 2nd Ave, (212) 228-5505 The• Hotel of 28 Rivington La Zarza 107 Rivington St. 166 First Ave • •Proudly serving 212-475-2600 (212) 477-1111 •Proudly serving Talay ELeventh Ave. 701 West 135th Street • Saigon Grill (212) 491-8300 620 Amsterdam Ave # 90 (212) 875-9072 Tenth Ave. • 661 9th Ave. 662 9th Ave. 46th St Breeze 212.247.2228 Serie 56 Tel: 212.262.7777 Yum Yum Too W.81th St. 4448 Broadway, W. 187th St. International Food W.50th St. • 229 9th Ave # 1 (212) 620-5200 The Irish Rogue Frank & Johnnie’s (212) 304-4394 356 W 44th St (212) 445-0131• • 315 W 46th St, (212) 997-9494 • Ninth Ave. Zanaibar The Living Room 645 9th Ave (212) 957-9197 430 Amsterdam Ave, • • (212) 585-2371 Sookk 2686 Broadway Houndstooth Stone Rose Lounge Bar Bao Sura • 100 W 82nd Street 2656 Broadway 520 8th Ave (212) 643-0014• 10 Columbus Cir., 4th 212-823-9769• • Eighth Ave. Broadway Ate Ave • 169 8th Ave (646) 763-8355 • Central Park

Seventh Ave.

Tillman’s Broadway • 165 W 26th St (212) 627-8320 Whiskey Park 100 Central Porks, 212-307-9222 • Sixth Ave. Randolph’s • 65 W. 54th St., 212-247-2700 Fifth Ave.

Republic 37 Union Sq W (212) 627-7172 Madison Ave. • In The Box Blue Smoke •300 Park Ave, Bar Seine 37 E 64th St212-734-9100 116 E 27th St # A, (212) 447-7733 212-572-6264 • Philippe 33 E 60th Street, (212) 644-8885 Park Ave. • • Lever House • 390 Park Ave (212) 888-2700

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Lai Yuen 10033 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 4Ave. (718)• 567-2300 Thai Issue Discover the Spirit of Thailand By Stephanie Sakellarides

mong Thai beverages, Mekhong is the fermentation and distillation process, but it is considered to embody the true spirit of the blending process that makes Mekhong a AThailand. Mekhong’s exotic spirit adds one-of-a-kind in the world premium golden flavor to any mixed cocktail and is described spirit. The way in which the herbs and spices by many mixologists as “the most exciting are blended is an art form that is done in exotic spirit to come along in awhile.” several traditional and symbolic stages related Being the first and only spirit to be to the five natural elements of earth, water, imported from Thailand into the U.S. by air/wind, fire and aether. Together, these international Beverage USA, Mekhong is a elements create the unique golden, dark amber unique, quality blended Thai spirit made and reddish copper color and mild taste of mostly from sugar cane and rice. The top- Mekhong. Mekhong’s rich combinations secret recipe infuses a special blend of original makes it an ideal spirit for interesting and herbs and spices, giving a delightful aroma flavorful cocktails, it’s no wonder it was named and texture, as well as a smooth texture. after the mighty Mekhong’s overall flavor is both spicy and Mekhong River of sweet, with hints of ginger, honey, toffee, Thailand; “the vanilla and citrus. mother of all rivers.” John Lennon, president of Mekhong importer International Beverage US, is thrilled with the response that Mekhong is receiving, specifically in Manhattan and other large cities including Boston, Washington DC, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. Lennon says he is looking forward to building the Mekhong brand in New York and other cities, but right now there are about 100 restaurants and bars, where you can sip on a Mekhong cocktail. Such hip NYC spots are Elizabeth, Merkato 55, Five Ninth, Lever House, Macao, Employees Only, The Whiskey Bar, Mai House, Apotheke, Blue Smoke, The Box, Pranna, Whiskey Blue and The Living Room. Mekhong is made using a unique Thai Issue Taste Chang Taste Thai By Stephanie Sakellarides

inning awards left and right, Thai- have impressed me more than Chang. It is land’s own Chang Beer has become simply one of the world’s finest tasting beers.” Wone of the fastest growing imports Lennon gives an enormous amount of credit in the U.S., not to mention the fastest growing to the distribution network whose customers of all Asian beer imports. are passionate about Chang’s complimenting With a golden honey color, taste and pleased to have it available in the Chang has an aroma filled U.S. with scents that blend Chang Beer now has 60 distributors in 22 green apples and vanilla states, with an additional eight states that will with a balanced flavor that be added by end of 2009. You can find this is smooth and refreshing. It mouth-watering beverage at over 2,200 Thai successfully combines the and Asian Fusion restaurants locations that flavor of a rich beer with are branded with Chang POS. Such luxurious a light citrus tang, which NYC restaurants include Breeze, Poo Ket, perfectly adds to the exotic Talay, Jai ya, and Sura. Other locations tastes and textures of Thai include areas In Queens, such as Bann Thai, culture. BKNY, Benjamin Taste of Thai, and Erawan Chang’s most recent Thai. Chang is also available nearly 2,000 awards include two off-premise retail locations, including several international gold major grocery chains throughout the U.S. medals from the and growing. Beverage Testing With its refreshing taste that compli- Institute 2008 World ments any Asian dish, and high distribu- Beer Champion- tion all over the city, it’s no wonder people ships and the Monde in New Yorkers have become Chang Beer Selection Bruxelles- fanatics. World Selection of Quality. John Lennon, president of Chang U.S. importer Interna- tional Beverage USA, is particu- larly proud of the continuous success of Chang, saying. “I have been in the beer business for many years, and few beers

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33 stablishment E By / Joe Meny

30 Gansevoort St, NY 10014 stablishment. Say the word, and one thinks of fixed, Tel: 212.242.6565 conservative, or even boring. Step through the doors of Fax: 212.242.0155 Ethis Thai-focused, though multi-national, design store located in the heart of New York’s Meatpacking district, and you enter a world that is anything but boring. Thai designer Ungkun Chansavangwonk has created an environment where Thai, American, and other international designers can begin to get their footing. For more than 2 years now, Establishment has re-

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constantly evolving, with many items in limited production. Twice a year, Chansavangwonk heads back to Thailand in search of new talent. What does he look for? “It’s all about the material, color, and form,” he says. “It has to be sensual, comfortable, touchable and pleasing to all the senses.” Among Establish- ment’s loyal customer base is world- renowned interior mained an experimental space that has designer Jamie Drake. helped to promote modern Thai culture When asked to describe alongside works from international artists, the mix of design items found at displaying never-before-seen, handcrafted fur- Establishment, Drake chooses his words niture and decorative arts. During the ICFF’s carefully: “provocative, unusual, surprising, stablishment opening weekend here in New York City, delight the eye and challenge the mind.” Establishment was the place to be on Saturday A frequent stop by the city’s best designers, E evening, May 16, as it hosted a reception for this furnishings showroom reflects a “warm Italian artist Alex Turco. modernist”, or “organic minimalist” atmosphere Located at 30 Gansevoort Street, the spa- as defined by Establishment’s creator and owner cious, 600 square foot space, complete with Ungkun Chansavangwonk. Whether it’s a skylight for a brilliant splash of natural lighting, gallery or boutique, Establishment has become welcomes you in with its unique sense of style, a destination in the Meatpacking District for design, and presentation. The entire store is both shoppers and art lovers alike. painted blanche white, which supports Chan- savangwonk’s belief in “openness where you can see and think clearly.” The green movement has always been in the forefront among Thai artisans and craft makers, which resonates with New York shoppers who look for something that is truly different. “In Thailand, we’ve always been green and sustain- able because of what resources we have.” None of the items found at Establishment are mass- produced. The collection at Establishment is

35 Thai Issue The Lucky Frog QUEENS Thai Curlture from Thailand No need to kiss me, just rub my back! is found in many agricultural societies. “Hangdong” is the name of a small village in Chiang Mai, a beautiful province in North- ern Thailand. Hangdong has about 1,000 families and it is the only remaining village that still carves the wooden croaking frogs in Thailand. All are carved by authentic, local, skilled artisans. Using their knowledge of the forest, they n the Kingdom of carefully choose the Acacia wood which was Thailand, still known not too old or too young. They carve it with Ifondly to many as passion and finally paint the frogs with lacquer the legend-filled Land of or leave them with natural raw color. It is Siam, set in the middle of very rare that they paint them in vivid or fancy Southeast Asia, there is a colors, but these can rich tradition of folk arts sometimes be found or and handicrafts. One of requested. these crafts, which helps These wonderful and support the residents of a incredible wooden croak- small village and protect ing frogs make great their ancient forest, is souvenirs from the Land of Siam. They are a hand carved wooden also very collectible, are good, environmentally frog. Carved from the wood of acacia trees, sound toys for children and grandchildren, the wooden frog emits a mid-pitched chirping make a lovely home decoration, and are a good croak when caressed. fortune gift for all those who trust in the Asian The frog is rubbed using a playing stick, folk belief. Moreover, your purchase will help which fits gently into its mouth when not in to maintain the work of artists and support the use. local residents of Hangdong village. Originally created as a simple percussion In addition to the wooden croaking frogs, toy for Thai children. But over time, these they also have some variety of wooden percus- wooden croaking frogs were believed to be a sion animal-like products for you to consider source of fortune when their owners rubbed such as hooting owls, croaking pigs, singing their backs to make a sound before going out ducks. to farm or harvest. The belief that the sound of For more information contact Rice Ave. frogs brings wealth and a bountiful rainy season at: 718.803.9001

1. Hold the frog by its front feet. Do not cover the hole in its cheek. 2. Use the playing stick accompanied in its mouth to rub its back 3. Rub the frog’s ridge from the back over to the front of its head. 4. Listen to the croaking sound and be in a peace of mind with good luck your entire day. Make the frog croak for your good luck 36 Thai Issue

QUEENSThai Curlture Wat Buddha Thai Thavorn Vanaram

76-16 46th Ave, Elmhurst, NY 11373, 718-803-9881

at Buddha Thai The architecture is surprising, Thavorn Vanaram yet in many ways like a lot of Wis the main Thai new buildings in Elmhurst Buddhist Temple in New and across Queens. Imagine a York City. Twice a year the building, however, is a fairly plain facade, and it could be temple hosts festivals -- like standard brick rectangle. a “Fedders”-style building. It’s Royal Karin in November Don’t be too surprised that very well exectuted, and -- where the public is invited you can find many of New a must for fans of to join the Thai community York’s best Thai restaurants urban architecture. for a meal. within a short distance of the temple. One of the first Jain temples in the United States, the Jain Center of America fits snuggly on Ithaca Street, amongst co-op buildings and across the street from St. Bar- tholomew Catholic Church. First a one room temple, in 2005 it expanded into a 16,600 square foot temple, with wor- ship for all five Jain sects.

The temple is another striking example of religious architecture in the neighborhood. The eye-catching top is especially riveting amongst the multi-family homes and small apartment buildings on the street. The base of the Travel to Thailand By Stephanie Sakellarides

raveling to Thailand is a great stress-free, while listening to the sea breezes adventure where everyday you’re sure and taking in the sunshine. Tto come across something completely new and exciting. Here are the places you Pattaya must check out when visiting this stimulating One of the best daytrips to explore water part of the Asian continent. Not only will you sports, amusement parks, and island tours be able to experience the diverse and fascinat- is Pattaya. Pattaya is for those active tourists ing culture, you’ll have a good time doing it. looking to discover the attractions that the island has to offer. You can learn to sail, go Bangkok snorkeling, scuba dive, or take a tour through From the smell of delicious food to the the botanical gardens. The natives of Pattaya sound of a busy city, to the tranquility of the will even bring guests to their offshore islands ancient temples, this capital city will be a visit that have the No. 1 windsurfing spots. For a filled with activity! Bangkok is famous for great day filled with activities for the entire their selection of sophisticated music clubs, family, Pattaya is where to be. bars and restaurants. This fast-paced city also contains various historic temples, like the Khaolak Emerald Buddha and Temple of Dawn, along Nature lovers will explore the beautiful with many other shrines and towers. Even landscape of the Khaolak Island. Tourists will though this city could be considered highly enjoy taking in the sights of sandy beaches, rapid with business, shopping and traffic, it jungle covered mountains, valleys and forested transitions well into a quiet and peaceful place groves and flowing rivers. This recently discov- of history. ered spot has developed comforting resorts and bungalows that blend into the scenery. The Islands Of Thailand Along with quiet restaurants, and low-key If you’re looking to relax in a more tropical nightlife, this is a great place to put your feet setting, then the island of Phuket, Phi Phi, up and relax. Koh Samui and Krabi-Ao Nang Beach. and Phi Phi Island should be where you look Sukhothai to travel to. Each have become a destina- One of the first capitals founded in tion getaway for their beautiful beaches. The Thailand, Sukhothai, is famous for its histori- Hollywood film “The Beach”, was even filmed cal ruins. The art and architecture that can be there! Despite the peaceful atmosphere, there seen in this city is from the golden era of the is an active nightlife on Koh Samui Island, 13th and 14th century and are considered to with clubs, live bands and the infamous full be some of the best in Asia. The new town moon parties. These Thai islands, filled with of Sukhothai is most accommodating to its white sand, clear blue waters, and coconut tourists, where as the old town, consists of trees, will have you feeling comfortable and remarkable historic remains. Thai Issue

Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui One of the most well known hotels here in the US is also available in Thailand. This Travel to Thailand resort has everything from an exotic spa in the Alila Cha-Am forest, an aquatic playground of beaches and This resort, on a beach south of Bangkok reefs, and beautiful ocean-view dining. Now and near the town of Hua Hin, caters to tourists can experience the luxury of the Four Asia’s hip and young crowd. With dazzling Seasons on their Thailand getaway. architecture, like marble surface, boxy villas, and open courtyard, this resort presents to an Thai Town upscale, trendy atmosphere. Alila Cha-Am Centered on Hollywood Boulevard between gives a funky look different from traditional Normandie and Western Avenue lies Cali- Thai hotels. fornia’s very own Thailand. This part of Hollywood is full of Thai restaurants, markets Dune and shops, that include import stores, silk Located in Hua Hin, Dune presents an clothing stores and spas. Now Los Angeles industrial-style exterior incorporating other has the largest Thai population outside of cultures in this hotel experience. Dune plays Thailand. So if you don’t feel like traveling Latin American music at the restaurant deck, across the globe to experience Thai culture, alongside a glimmering pool lined with you can find it here in the US. metallic tiles.

The Library The Samui Island resort of chic architecture and glass buildings has caught the attention of major publications including Wallpaper, Elle Décor and Harper’s Bazaar.

Baan Pimalai Considered to be Thailand’s Leading Resort, according to the 2007 World Travel Awards, and winner of Thailand Tourism Awards 2004 Best Southern Accommodation, this resort puts Thailand on the map. Baan Pimalai is located in Koh Lanta on a white sandy beach facing the tropical forest. The guest rooms and villas are built along the cascading hills, flowing into the Seven Seas Wine Bar and Restaurant. An infinity pool overlooking the sunset over the bay, adds a soothing ambiance. The resort is within close vicinity to a village of other restaurants and bars outside the resort and luxurious spa accommodations are a major part of this experience.

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Fused Generations of Ethnicity, Religion and Lifestyles.

Bianca Kirn, Cover Model Interview by Alexia Sorich

Bianca Kirn, Born in Hong Kong on the 12th of July 1989. In most cultures of course family is important, we always have big family reunions where we “I love Thai people. Everyone has greet everyone by placing our palms together a funny sense of humor; they’re in a Buddhist praying way and we “sawadee”. just so open and friendly” Alexia: I actually know this very well; also being very Greek; although I only had one religion growing up; I do love all cultures. But Alexia: I notice your background comes from how was it growing up with many different a variety of ethnicities; your mother Is Thai/ religions, and do you find yourself to be a Chinese and your father is Greek/German; did religious person? you grow up knowing all these cultures? Bianca; All my cultures played a major role Bianca: My Yaiya; my Greek grandmother in the way I grew up. My Yaiya (grandma), lived with us in Hong Kong. She was loud, who was raised Christian, taught us about the bossy, lovely and very Greek. She taught my bible. And my mother was a Buddhist, and sisters and I how to bake, cook and conserve. she taught us their beliefs. She was always looking for ways to use everything more than once. She played a major Alexia: Does your family understand this influence in my life growing up and I love her diversity in Religious upbringing? for that. “She always smelled like butter”. Bianca; My family is very open when it comes She met my German Grandfather in World to religion, we have our own choice and we War II, in Greece. My mother being Thai don’t necessarily have to choose one. I person- always brought the family to Thailand to visit ally practice Buddhism pretty much for now; our Thai family. It was a little hard to commu- yet I think all religions are beautiful and I feel nicate; yet we could understand a little bit. it Is very important that we really understand With all this I experienced all aspects of my heritage. them all.

40 “I’ve met so many kids just like my dream. Everyone says Hong Kong’s an me who are mixed from all over. Asian New York. I love the fast-paced city life. The crazy mixed kids are the new I would love to work for an amazing magazine generation that’s going to take company like ID, The Face, Nylon, Glamour, or In Style. I’m interested in studying fashion over the world.” marketing, fashion design and communication arts. I would love to be a buyer. Alexia: How many brothers and sisters did you grow up with? Alexia: Who are you favorite designers, and Bianca; I am the second child of 4. My older who wouldyou love to work for? sister is 23 and my two younger sisters are 13, Bianca; My favorite top designers are Chanel, identical twins. Tom Ford, Alexander McQueen, Givenchy.

Alexia: Growing up in Hong Kong after Alexia: You seem very in tune with your nature attending an American school you moved to of being; as a person who shares the same Thailand; now in Thailand after eight years dreams, I am here to say dreams do become a you developed a passion for modeling; how reality. What passions can you share with us was this? And whom do you you idolize most? which involve your personal persona? Bianca: My mother used to be a supermodel in Thailand, and was one of the first to fly out Bianca; of Bangkok to work in other countries. I grew “I just love living ,I love nature, I up looking at her pictures wishing I could love waking up in the morning someday be her. I want to be able to take care of my single mother who has raised my three and going for a walk when the sisters and I all on her own! I idolize her for sun is out.” her strength and her wisdom. She is the most amazing woman I’ve ever met. My life has taught me to accept the value of culture. I do hope to one day encounter world Alexia: Would you say modeling is your peace. I think the beauty lies within everyone passion? to be able to accomplish this. I believe in Bianca; My passion is music, writing, art and living life to the fullest, helping people dancing. I studied ballet for about 6 years and whenever I/you can. I try to be the best left because I was more interested in dancing person I can be. Living in Thailand has really like the girls in music videos. I also enjoy a opened my eyes to how much religion shapes great trance of music. I plug in my MP3 and up a community. In Thailand, Buddhism just enjoy the melodies. teaches us to give. Give whenever we can to help those who are unfortunate. In Thailand Alexia: What would your play list consist of? we call it “Tum Boon”. In other words give Bianca; My typical playlist has The Ramones, and expect nothing in return. I’m really ideal- Madonna, The Doors, David Bowie, Duran istic and creative. I always have so many ideas Duran, The Gypsy Kings, Peaches, New on everything. Young Pony Club, Calvin Harris, Lykke Li, Morcheeba, The Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Alexia: Rock on girl; for words and behaviors Peppers, Incubus, The Chemical Brothers, are more powerful than most materialistic Moby, The Get Up Kids, Jets to Brazil. objects. I could not have said it any better. Alexia: Would you say modeling is forever or Thank You. do you have other dreams you want to turn Bianca; “Thank you so much” into a reality.

Bianca; I would love to go to New York; it’s

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our years of my ride into the world of photography and I am still enjoying the exciting loops and turns this journey Fhas offered me. Pbase has opened a lot of new exciting opportunities for me. I have been published in various international magazines (Digital Photo UK, Digital Camera UK, Mabuhay, Philippines, Digital Photog- raphy UK , among others) and I have appeared in other international publications in Poland, India, the US, etc. I am one of the featured photographers in UNICEF 2008 calendar/planner and will be appearing in their 2009 Wall Calendar). I also had conducted portrai- ture workshops in some of Asia’s main cities and in Canada. My ultimate goal is to have my own coffee table book. Anybody who can help me achieve this, please contact me! I am originally from the town of Lambunao, Iloilo Province, located in the central part of the Philippines. Currently, I teach in an international school here in Bangkok, Thailand. Manuel says on his website, “In my journey in this world of photography, I Banchet Flowers Manuel Librodo http://www.pbase.com/manny_librodo

Cover Photographer In his own words

have encountered unforgettable places and faces. With my camera on hand, I am able to capture a moment worth sharing.” “Now, I am ready to share not only what I’ve seen but also what I’ve learned in whatever possible way there is. I started it off with a series of workshops in the Philippines and in other cities in Asia. Let’s see what’s next... Thanks for viewing the world through my eyes.”

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ans of baby’s breath, look else- where. Seven variations of orchid F(from lady slippers to phalaen- opsis) are this shop’s primary stock and trade. And since the shop buys directly from the owner’s sibling in Holland, Banchet has pretty much cornered the market on Black Magic vandas. That’s no small claim. As to

the floral arrangements, the clean-and- simple approach is favored for bouquets Banchet Flowersof peonies, roses, irises, and tulips— often grouped monochromatically or with an experimental eye to color. The adjoining Flower Bar doubles as retail shop and event space. With the former in mind, you should take a look at the wide selection of vases: test tubes for simplicity’s sake or blown glass if you’re thinking extravagantly. Weddings This shop buys directly from designer Banchet Jaigla’s sister in Hol- land. Unflinchingly contemporary and architectural, the designs never lose the natural quality of simply being flowers. Bouquets from $275 to $325; center- pieces from $265. Anna S FASHION

ui and clothing lines. Fantasy Becomes It wasn’t long before Sui took a Reality in Manhattan part in a boutique show that featured six of her designs. By Joel Lyons Macy’s quickly ordered and featured in their print ew York-based designer Anna Sui has advertisements Sui’s designs, been recognized by her peers in the which today are regularly Nfashion industry, most notably the showcased at retailers such Council of Fashion Designers of America. The as Saks Fifth Avenue and association bestowed the Chinese-American Bloomingdale’s, along with with their “Perry Ellis Award for New Fashion her own boutiques. Talent” in 1992 and “Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Her true big break Achievement Award” in 2009. came in 1991 when at the Sui, who wanted to be a designer since insistence of her top model childhood, describes her sense to Style.com as friends Naomi Campbell “fashion in a young, affordable way,” noting and Linda Evangelista she that early in her career, buyers had a hard time sashayed her line during a placing her fashion-forward love of patterned runway show at Fashion Week fabric. That’s done little to stop her from New York, to rave reviews from dominating the scene in Asia, Europe and the critics and fans alike. Middle East; opening dozens of eponymous “When the show was over, I boutiques and retail counters around was crying backstage,” Sui tells the world; and developing a clientele Style.com. “… The whole thing base that includes Drew Barrymore had been put together with so and Nicole Kidman. much love. Every time I’m strug- With her contemporary gling, I look back on that show and competition consisting of the likes it keeps me going.” of L.A.M.B., Betsey Johnson and And she hasn’t forgotten her roots. Sui stays Biba, Sui has built a reputation active in the community, designing a T-Shirt as the designer who creates to raise money for scholarships provided by the whimsical and feminine Organization for Chinese Americans that were pieces that are infused with sold on Nordstrom.com and in the flagship vintage and time period- store in Seattle last month, and spearheading specific inspirations. ) the movement to save New York City’s rapidly “When I’m interested in diminishing Garment District. something, I want to know But her greatest accolades come from her everything about it,” Sui clothing creations. It was recently announced says on her Web site. that one of her forthcoming lines will be “I need to know what’s available to the masses at Target this fall. The behind it all. I really collection is inspired by one of television’s most enjoy that process.” popular shows, Gossip Girl. Born in Detroit, Sui “I’m a big fan of Anna Sui and I became moved to New York to attend a fan of hers through working on the show,” the Parsons School for Design Jessica Szohr who plays Vanessa Abrams told before partnering with friend, MTV.com. “Every time I would be in a fitting fellow Parsons alum and now-noted and try something on, I’d be like, ‘Who’s this fashion photographer Steven Meisel by?’ They [would] always tell me her.” on a number of shoots for magazines See more style at www.annasui.com

45 mod days. The designs Vera Wang: of the huge accessories The New Optimist were extremely sophisticated and well crafted as they almost look By Raymond Qi like tribal artifacts or stained glass artworks. veryone knows Vera Wang as the entre- Sculptural pieces preneur and especially, a bride’s dream were not only Edesigner. But this summer, she also showcased in her plays the role of an optimist. Her spring/ jewelry, but they summer collection sports a fun and relaxed existed as the dress approach to the economy right now, with a itself. Several of her dresses were left hanging sense of minimalism and poetry. Each model inflated and wide giving a certain long round walked with light coverage and subtle metallic shape to woman, in another piece, the look make up with their hair pulled back, symbol- was tied around with a belt defining the dress izing the optimism there is to mix and match with an hourglass shape. and play around with the boundaries of color Aside from the jewelry, Vera Wang also and shape. introduced many knee length dresses, sleeve- Vera Wang describes the woman of her less tanks, skirts and pants that would be great show to be like Niki de Saint Phalle, a for the summer. The pieces layered with light, prominent and well known French painter sheer and translucent fabric that adds a serene and sculptor. Her works are seen as contempo- quality to the piece from the way it flows rary and colorful in many shapes. They take down the runways. A well perceived outfit the form of crazy shapes and colors in weird from the audience was definitely her positions. One of Saint Phalle’s famous works forest green floral sleeveless mini dress would be “Nana Power”; the canvas contains which testifies Vera’s eye for color and a vivid use of green and red and floral detail drapery. which pretty much sets the mood of Wang’s In terms of Vera Wang’s Lavender show, especially in her accessories. Label, the collection is prep In her fashion show, you can’t help but school meets street as the notice the shiny jewelry pieces of crystals clothing is massively layered that are flashing right at your eyes. Each under sweaters and more piece was sculpted into different shapes shirts with long patterned and different colors, the clothing can skirts, that are paired out actually appear secondary. However, in with studded bracelets or Vera Wang’s case, it actually completes the extremely short shorts adding look. The solid black dresses were imme- a certain edge to sophisticated diately brought to life with the oversized look. Unlike Vera Wang’s and structured jewelry like the sleeveless collection last year, her pieces print dress and the this season were shorter and oversized turquoise can easily transform from day necklace. Following to night. Oddly, there was no the runway, there change in the shoulders like other were a few black designers, but accessories was and white printed heavily loaded which is extremely pieces that were popular this season. The silhouette similar to Twiggy’s used was rather light, minimal, and monochromatic casual but well crafted which firmly dress back in her indicates the piece as Vera Wang. 46 To end your outfit with a bang, match them Make a statament with oversized accessories. Necklaces! Bangles! Summer Trends 2009 Earrings! Each of them makes a bold statement with the many fine prints that capture looks from the 60’s to the bohemian trend. At the By Raymond Qi same time, don’t be afraid to flaunt your news shades. You can play it safe with the aviators, or even deal big with the oversized frames. tart shaving ladies because this summer Outside the beach look, and onto is all about skin…smooth skin! With the concrete streets, stomp it Sweather fluctuating constantly this early, off with your new summer it’s definitely important to be aware of what’s or patio dress. Make a happening this summer. statement with Polyne- Uppermost on everybody’s mind is the sian, tribal, asymmetrical, swimsuit. For all the ladies who do not like to or floral prints. Or just lay low brag or maybe don’t feel as comfortable about and glide around with their mid section, one piece and tankinis a set of neutral hues are your friends right now. However, like designers off the with prints like animal shapes and runway. Lines like polka dots, that shouldn’t be a problem. Calvin Klein and Vera Whether it be a bikini or a one piece, Wang used many tints a one shoulder or cut away is highly of beige and flesh tone recommended and very popular this to debut their Spring/ season on runways for designers like Summer pieces in Roberto Cavalli, Herve Leger, and contrast to the bright Mario Schwab. In terms of color, neon colors around. dare to be bold. Not just with bright To top off the casual colors, but have fun intertwining look, put a blazer over colors around. We can use a little it. Let it be boyfriend, perspective to get our minds off the or actually from your current economic crisis. boyfriend, just make A pair of sandals Is a great sure the fit is there. It place to start. You have the can add some masculine options that range from edge to the feminine gladiators to strappy to drapery. The structured wedges. 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50 50 Advertising support from Asian Fusion Magazine51 FOOD chunks of watermelon tossed with mint and Sweet Sweet Heat; served super cold. Here is a dessert recipe that Dessert Time is not only rich in fresh berries, but also placed atop the always reliable summer cooler, vanilla By Claire Fountain ice cream. So whether eating out or dining in, keep summer sweet with these tasty choices.

hanging seasons might mean new clothes and long days, yet one thing remains the same all year long; people C Blackberry Almond Cups love dessert. And summer is the perfect time ½ cup brown sugar for all the ice cream and unique treats New ½ cup butter York City has to offer. From frozen lemonade 1 ½ cups fresh blackberry cups bought street side in the park, to the late ¾ cup roasted or toasted almonds, coarsely night dessert, there is no challenge in finding a chopped good dessert in the city that never sleeps and, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (or lime, use well, always eats. cashews instead of almonds) At the West Village Blue Ribbon Bakery 1-2 pints vanilla ice cream (www.blueribbonrestaurants.com) you could be sampling a banana walnut bread pudding (1) Melt butter in a large skillet are sauce that could be a meal in itself if on the hunt pan, stir in brown sugar until melted, stirring for desserts that could double as meals. An frequently. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to afternoon treat for the heat can be found at medium low and cook 1 minute. Remove Stogo (stogonyc.com/), the newest spot for from heat and stir in berries, nuts and lemon allergen-free vegan ice cream that does not juice. Gently stir. disappoint. For all the cupcake believers, Sugar (2) Place scoops of ice cream in cups or bowls Sweet Sunshine (www.sugarsweetsunshine. and top with fruit and nut mixture. Top with com) just makes you want to smile with lemon (or lime) zest if desired their vast and cheery selection of cupcakes Makes 8 to 10 dessert servings. and cakes. Try some sassy red velvet to make you feel as perky as a July Saturday. Even later into the evening when the urge for a cocktail strikes, Sweetie Pie Restaurant (www. sweetiepierestaurant.com), open ‘til midnight everyday except Monday and offering an extensive bar, will have you drifting into a wonderland of desserts in an sugar sweet yet elegant pop décor where a trio of micro cakes is the perfect ending to the day. Though as times are changing for many city dwellers and the option of eating out is no longer the regular, many are opting for the most cost effective and still delicious option of staying in. Roof top socials and dinner parties are where folks can show their own dessert skills. With summer being high time for fresh fruits and berries sweetened perfectly by the sun drenched days, cobblers and bowls of berries with lemon zest and cream are tops. Try grilled peaches drizzled with honey or

53 54 MANHATTAN with what tea was really meant to be. Radiance As Radiance says, “Tea has been called Tea for You & Me the ‘Treasure of the world,’ and it’s easy to understand why.” It is very easy to understand By Claire Fountain why and how with a place like their tea house where people, time and space come together 158 West 55th NY 10019 in the same moment. Even if you know little Tel: 212.217.0442 about traditional tea services, taking the Tea ucked away on a hectic street in Tasting offered on Tuesday evenings is a full midtown, one would never guess a hour of five differing teas, all steeped properly precious and delicate tea house was served alongside a dose of knowledge and T wisdom from the incredible caring staff at waiting. Embracing the traditional Asian tea service, Radiance Tea House & Book Store Radiance. No question is left unanswered in will soothe your soul from the inside. A clean the relaxed communal class, which allows for and calming setting of light brown wood open dialogue and mingling. After the class chairs, all perfect squares, settle one side of the or any time, Radiance serves a full menu that space while the other half is neat book shelves combines small plates, traditional Chinese with books about tea in English and Chinese. dishes and delicate desserts with the essence of Other items are for sale including many tea tea. A tea house for starters, the food might be a second thought but holds its own in terms of presentation and taste. Even in the compact kitchen space, skilled hands create dishes that deliver. Steamed dumplings are juicy and silky, handmade with care from pork or vegetables. The steamed egg is homey and sweet, nestled into a tiny cup topped with shitake mushroom and asparagus. Salads are bright and true blends of flavor and culture with classic tastes of ponzu with large shrimp to the vegetable heavy green salad tossed with a thyme vinai- grette and honey walnuts. Cold noodle bowls, pots or tea settings, complete with the proper such as the Sichuan Style Spicy Noodles, cups. Not to be missed is what Radiance is wakes your palate up with mouth filling spice, known for; their selection of over 100 teas, yet is artfully balanced with cilantro and ranging from green to oolong to black, all shredded cucumber. Rice balls and rice bowls labeled by origin country; to the more rare are equally enjoyable options, yet showcase Pu’er tea, which is aged with tones of smoky more fusion using items like baked salmon, flavor and comes in cooked or raw varieties. Radiance also has a line of “reserve teas” which which is buttery and smooth with a sweet are specialty, along side many other hard to ever so crisp crust, sitting atop a bed of white find and exquisite teas. Blends are created rice and steamed bok choy. Dessert makes a in house, which showcase the beauty of tea case for including sweet at every meal, with with fruits, berries, dates and other wellness specialty items like the jasmine tea scented or energy toning ingredients. The broad yet walnut cookie, served warm with a large scoop concise menu includes describes of what each of vanilla ice cream. tea can do for your body, mind and spirit. A Come for the tea, enjoy the food and stay welcomed touch for those who might be used for the company. Radiance Tea House And to the common grab and go tea that leaves Book Store is a treasure not to be missed in much to be desired. Radiance will bless you New York City.

55 MANHATTAN Restaurant Review is christened duck “hash.” And Baoguette’s BarBao curry beef sandwich is dubbed the Sloppy By Mark Hokoda Bao. Alongside new dishes like the pork belly, 100 West 82nd St NY 10019 BarBao features some greatest hits from Tel: 212.501.0776 Huynh’s previous stops downtown, starting in 1993 at Bao 111 in the East Village. Among them are jalapeño-spiked baby lamb lollipops and sizzling cuttlefish with a bright, Asian-accented “salsa verde” of mint, basil, yuzu and anchovy. Huynh has mixed feelings about revis- iting his past creations. On one hand, he says, “People really want them.” And keeping the customer satisfied is vital, especially at a time when fewer customers are hef Michael “Bao” Huynh coming in the door. Then has a lot on his plate. again, a chef needs to move C on. BarBao, which opened in October 2008, In his career, Huynh has never has hit its stride, bringing upmarket Vietnam- hesitated to move on. In the last ese to the Asian-challenged Upper West Side. couple of years, in rapid succession, he has Baoguette, the sandwich shop he started last come and gone at Mai House and Bun Soho. fall with his wife, Thao Nguyen, has three He attributes his restlessness to his business locations and more on the way. partnerships, which he compares to marriages Just in time for summer, he hopes to launch (“Some are good, some are bad”). Bia on the Lower East Side; in his native As for his real marriage, it’s a union of chefs, Vietnam it would be called a quan nhau, a and that means plenty of hard work. During casual spot for drinks and snacks. And he was the day, before BarBao opens, Huynh pitches recently in Ho Chi Minh City making plans in with Nguyen at Baoguette. On days off for OBao, which will serve French-Vietnam- they head to Chinatown and chow down on ese food in what he calls “New York style.” dim sum or street cart fare like noodles and New York style, at Huynh’s stateside restau- fish balls. rants, means traditional Vietnamese flavors While he loves this kind of downscale recombined in refined, nontraditional ways. dining, Huynh has built a career on taking At BarBao he adopts Western techniques in Asian food upscale—and he’s met some resis- dishes like the signature pork belly, which is tance from Americans convinced that ethnic slow-cooked sous-vide style after marinating food has to be cheap. An American deli might in fish sauce and spices. Ingredients are a cut charge $8 for a sandwich, he observes, but above those at budget Vietnamese places, a banh mi shop gets grief if it charges more and Huynh, who was trained as an architect, than $4. (Baoguette’s sandwiches run $5 to brings a designer’s eye to presentation. $7.) He also brings an ear for customer-friendly “It’s not fair to Asians,” Huynh complains, menu language that translates unfamiliar and it’s a misconception he aims to correct. dishes into familiar terms. A soy-seasoned Just one more item on his plate. mélange of duck confit, duck bacon and bits of daikon cake, crowned with a poached egg, 56 107-18 70th Rd, Forest Hills, NY 11375, USA (718) 268-3333 Forest Hills QUEENS/Restaurant Review

107-18 70th Rd. Forest Hills NY 11375 (718) 268-3333 5-Star Experience in Queens By Alexia Sorich twelve horizontal bars symbolizing the blend of energies from the sky, the earth and the people. The sky and water are brought ntering through magnificent double together by the shiny sequins at the center doors engraved with etched sea waves representing the nature of the sun while Eyou step into what must be the ultimate reflecting the power of the moon from above sanctuary for relaxation, fun and some of the with a feng-shui design covered in diamonds finest and freshest preparation of sushi around. at the center. All this indicates an entrance to MoCA Asian Bistro defines the lavish cuisine of sushi through its production of marvelous French inspired displays, wondrous aromas and glorified flavor. Utilizing all three senses: sight, smell and taste truly capturing the essence of dinning accomplishing a perfect harmony. With enhancing the quintes- sential taste of natural raw fresh with spices from around the world, gluttony may become your first sin, although adequately forgiven because of its divinity of flavor providing magical experience of escaping into a true food utopia. Yet, they do not stop there. Using a dwelling of peace along with service of high- the extremities of decorative cosmology by level hospitality and respect. Yi-Jings’ décor of extraordinary and ancient MoCA honors the importance of food by culture beliefs revealed recruiting the remarkable chef form NOBU, through design and detail Alex Ye, specializing in innovative French captures the essences of and Japanese inspired cuisines, whom also tranquility. Establish- prepares an abundance of fabulous sauces used ing accent sushi, and other fish. The use of spices brought in from explicit locations throughout Asia, India, Russia Thailand and Mexico provide a paradox of flavor. Knowing healthy inspired food preparation now surrounds itself in our culture, they respect this trend and deliver. With the use of spice rather than salt to bring forth flavor, along with using shake or small amounts of fish oil for their sauce, broth,

58 tempura sweet potatoes another delightful flare. Creative artist displays for the sushi are astound- ing. If you have the time you must try all varieties of sushi otherwise try their white tuna owing a soft and creamy texture you may order another. With a twist in culture the yellowtail tuna drizzled with small amounts of hot source accommodate with the perfect sliver of holopono peppers, a slight hotness to freshly or glaze and best of all using an alternative for chilled sushi becomes a must on tempura as they steam and poach not deep the menu. For you tempura lovers anything fire, promoting healthier eating. A difficult in this region on their menu will be to die for. task well accomplished at MoCA. Cooking poached style keeps the true flavor A deliciousness of authentic and modern flavor awaits you with preparations like their Coconut seafood soup. Presented in a freshly carved coconut the sight alone draws you in with curiosity. The aromas identify the fresh flavors of coconut and clam chowder with ingredients including shrimp, whole scallops and fresh clams cooked separately to perfection creating a healthy and fabulous dish while keeping the magnificent savor. A must try is their Charred Grilled Chilean Sea bass; otherwise know as heaven on a plate. Soaked overnight in shake sauce then seared to absolute excellence, flawless to say the least. You automatically close your eyes as of the fish or veggies giving a flaky soft crunch the silk textured fish dissolves between your dissolving in your mouth. With very light and lips and flavors penetrate your mouth while healthy sweet and sour dipping sauce eating you indulge. This dish is also accompanied by tempura never felt so right. A dinning experience of a lifetime ends with treating oneself in an Italian delight of sweetness or a tradition NY style cheesecake and some sake or tea. Do not forget to make a trip to the ladies room with renovations of 100,000 this alone with artifacts flown in from Japan, Italy, Taiwan, Korea etc. gives another reason to visit MoCA Asian Bistro. You leave feeling famished with delight because deliciously healthy and satisfying dishes suite your eating design and knowing a place with such wonder in food exits and guilty pleasure are non-existent.

59 Astoria QUEENS/Restaurant Review 43-02 Ditmars Blvd. NY 11105 Tel: 718.626.0880 elcome to LaGuardia Seafood Res- around a generous filling of crab meat, then taurant, the expansive new eatery pan-fried until it is golden brown. For those Wlocated in the LaGuardia Shop- who enjoy the tantalizing combination of ping Center in Astoria, Queens. Offering sweet and savory, be sure to try the jumbo an extraordinary selection of freshly prepared shrimp cooked in the creamy fruit sauce. If Asian-style fish, seafood, meats, chicken, and meat is more to your liking, there’s the tender vegetable dishes, LaGuardia Seafood Restau- short ribs of beef, sliced roast pork, breast of rant is sure to please not only the discerning chicken, and so much more. As you see, the palate, but a budget-conscious wallet. Perfect choice of mouth-watering selections appears to for parties both large and small, LaGuardia be endless. And maybe it is! Seafood Restaurant offers tables for family All served buffet style, you can help yourself seatings, or cozy, comfortable booths for two. to these wonderful Asian style dishes as much Inside the restaurant, one finds the most vi- as you’d like for the unbelievable dinner price sually appealing area is the extensive sushi and of $15.95 on weeknights, $21.95 on week- raw bar, which is staffed by skilled sushi chefs ends. who prepare an incredible selection of sushi, Complement any meal with a soft drink, wine, or beer. Then complete LAGUARDIA SEAFOOD your meal with a choice of sweets By / Joe Meny from the dessert RESTAURANT menu. Who can go wrong with sashimi, and dozens of varieties a selection that of rolls right in front of you. includes coconut Creating culinary magic flan, cheesecake at the dim sum table are the tart, strawberry Shanghai-trained chefs tending shortcake, choco- to dozens of little dumplings late brownies, and delicacies. Inside their and Hershey’s steam baskets, you’ll find irre- ice cream with 6 sistible shrimp dumplings, pork different flavors. dumplings, and small parcels of A great place sticky rice with meat wrapped for a private in a leaf and tied with a thread. Shrimp and egg fill the crispy golden spring affair or busi- rolls, and the three varieties of soup – includ- ness event, ing Ginseng soup – reflect the richness of LaGuardia Chinese cuisine featured at LaGuardia Seafood Seafood’s restaurant. private party Shanghai style cooking is close to perfection room can here at LaGuardia Seafood restaurant. The accommo- Shanghai style of cooking is known for its date up to 200 minimal preparation which allows for the fresh people with dj/karaoke capabilities available. flavors of the food to come through in virtually So whether you’re taking a friend, or every bite. To start with, there’s clams cooked a whole group of friends, head on over to in a black bean sauce that is simply delicious. LaGuardia Seafood Restaurant in Astoria for The deep fried fish fillet is light and crunchy. great food at great prices! Tender fillet of flounder is gently wrapped 43-02 Ditmars Blvd. NY 11105 Tel: 718.626.0880

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72-20 Roosevelt Ave. Jackson Heights NY 11372 718.779.1119 a taste of Tibet to tingle your tastebuds Himalayan Yak By / Ching Yu Lin ocated just from their extensive menu. Signature Nepali steps away dishes like dal-bhat (Nepali traditional food) Lfrom the and sadeko gundruk (dried and pickled veg- Roosevelt Ave. sub- etables) are specially imported and well worth way stop in Jackson a bite. Indian stand-outs include the chicken Heights, Queens, is tandoori, the chicken biryani and naan. The the extremely popu- beverage menu is outstanding, especially the lar Himalayan Yak mango lassi (a yogurt-and-mango shake), as restaurant. Serving well as Khukuri rum, imported from Nepal. authentic Nepali, Recently featured in an episode of the hit Indian, and Tibetan ABC series “Ugly Betty”, one could easily say foods and specialties, they’ve hit the big time out in the boroughs. Himalayan Yak has Whether thukpa (noodle been satisfying the soup), momo (dumplings), appetites of both or other specialities like regulars and first-time diners for more than 10 thenthuk (hand rolled years. pasta soup) or pingsha, The recently renovated decor is autheenti- Himalayan Yak consis- cally Himalayan, and the live music - offered tently delivers Himalayan five nights a week - give the restaurant a fun cuisine in a cozy, friendly, and engaging atmosphere.Recognized in 2008 and inviting setting. Enter by the Village Voice the best Tibetan restau- Himalayan Yak, and you’ll rants in the city, Himalayan Yak is also one of find your taste- the oldest restaurants of its kind in the area. buds tingling with a sense of epicu- The restaurant is on two levels, frequently rean excitement and discovery. crowded, and provides a fun and unique setting for private parties. Himalayan Yak should not be overlooked when planning birthdays, weddings, or other special or private events. Catering services are also available. Traditional Tibetan dishes like laphing (a wobbly cube of mung bean jelly), along with newer fare like gyuma (beef sausage), cheyley (beef tongue), are highlights

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ne of many breakthrough artists at Stadium Red is the infamous O“The Chainsmokers”. With their DJ, dressing like medieval knights, Scooby-doo, downtown hipster style and feel good attitude, even Obama! “Of course we cut out a hole in The Chainsmokers go against the stereotype of our masks, so we can smoke our cigarettes,” most typical DJ’s. The collaborative talents of said Pall. Alex Pall and Rhett Bixler combine different “We just want to have fun, and not appear genres of music and add an electro feel. With stuck up in suites,” said Bixler. a cigarette in one hand and a spin table in the These Manhattan hipsters love the Asian other, they’re ready to get the night going! community as well and believe them to be a The vibe of their music is high-energy electro great fan base, because of their great interest in that anyone can enjoy when looking to have a electro music and unique sense of style. “Asians good time and just dance. They describe it as, have been on the music scene longer than “Animal House meets Electro”. What makes North America”, said Pall. “We hope to incor- The Chainsmokers different from other DJs is porate some Asian music into our beats.” there creativity. “Usually DJs have a set play list, Having never been to Asia, they seem to but we just wing it,” said Pall. The Chainsmok- know a lot about the culture. Their favorite ers like to mix songs of artists that people don’t Asian spots in the city are Omen, for delicious hear very often, like, The Spice Girls or old Sushi, Buddha Bar and the exclusive Philippe. school Britney Spears. “We also like to balance “The cigarette boxes in Asia look really cool, out the music, by playing familiar songs, like with patterns and colors,” said Pall. One of remixes of Lil Wayne and Lady Gaga,” said Pall. their dreams is to spin in Tokyo, where the The two met one night at the Marque party scene is huge. “They would really dig our nightclub and shared a bottle of Belvedere vibe,” said Bixler. “They would eat it up!” Vodka, while censuring the music that the With their active lifestyle, Pall and Bixler are DJ was playing. The two hit it off from there, just enjoying their time in NYC and meeting saying, “We can do better.” Pall and Rhett new people, especially girls that want to have a started spinning at parties and loved jamming fun. “Our type of girl would be Miley Cyrus, together. They’ve been blowing up NYC ever Megan Fox and Sasha Gray,” said Bixler. With since. their busy schedules and recent fame, they say Claude Zdanow, manager of Stadium Red, it would be pretty difficult to have a girlfriend met Pall during his club promoting years and right now. “I would hate to put a girl in a remained good friends. After hearing Pall and position, where she would have to keep up with Bixler spin, Zdanow thought they had a fresh our lifestyle, said Bixler, “because not many outlook on music. “They just wanted to DJ and people can.” not deal with any of the business aspects,” said “We don’t want to deal with the drama of a Zdanow. “That’s where I come in.” having a girlfriend, especially in NYC where Their style is basically, “Anything goes.” The we’re always meeting new people,” said Pall. two are very laidback, normally sporting a But now that they have become DJs, they t-shirt and jeans, Pall rocking the nerd glasses. feel that they have so much more to accom- “You don’t want to look like you’re trying to plish. “Now that we’ve accomplished this, we hard,” said Bixler. “We’re good looking guys, we think about the next step,” said Bixler. Their look good in everything!” said Pall. goals neverf stop, they always look for more. They tend to bring out the funny when they 8484

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Real Estate INST. 1336 Broadway, China Inn 4160 Main St Brooklyn, NY, 11221 7610 5th Ave, ZONI LANGUAGE CTR. # 305 Flushing, NY 11355 (718) 573-1111 Brooklyn, NY, 11209 3714 Main St Flushing, NY 11354 (718) 661-9685 Lucky Chen (718) 921-2249 (718) 886-5858 Block & Lot 1266 Broadway, Mr Tang FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 3610 Main St # 2 Brooklyn, NY, 11221 7523 3rd Ave, 142-10 Sanford Ave Flushing, NY 11354 Brooklyn, NY, 11209 (718) 573-3780 (718) 748-0400 Flushing, NY 11355 (718) 762-2288 China Restaurant (718) 539-6822 Hing Hung Kitchen Bridge Realty 199 Irving Ave, GLOBAL ENGLISH ACAD. 6043 Maspeth Ave 619 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11237 Brooklyn, NY, 11216 143-36 37th Avenue Flushing, NY 11378 (718) 628-6797 Flusing, NY 11354 (718) 416-1111 (718) 773-3076 Yuan Yi (718) 886-5240 Ho Wah CENTURY 21 5216 7th Ave, CPLC FLUSHING 13514 Northern Blvd 551 Gates Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11220 Brooklyn, NY, 11216 13656 39th Ave Flushing, Flushing, NY 11354 (718) 633-3628 NY 11354 (718) 661-3300 (718) 399-0110 China Dragon (718) 321-8510 Concept Real Estate Throop 2182 Clarendon Rd, 553 Throop Ave, MODERN CHINESE SCHOOL 9729 64th Rd Brooklyn, NY, 11226 4023 Main St Flushing, NY 11374 Brooklyn, NY, 11216 (718) 826-6324 (718) 453-5205 Flushing, NY 11354 (718) 896-1101 Jin Shing (718) 939-0423 Crifasi Real Estate Nopork 1794 Broadway 50 4th Ave, SUNLIGHT LANGUAGE 7947 Metropolitan Ave # 1 Brooklyn, NY, 11207 4160 Main St # 206 Flushing, NY 11379 Brooklyn, NY, 11217 (718) 919-9555 (718) 875-9888 Flushing, NY 11355 (718) 894-8700 Lee’s (718) 939-4268 Du-Rite Realty Co Happy House 1884 Fulton St, 8 Malcolm X Blvd NY ENGLISH SCHOOL 2568 Francis Lewis Blvd Brooklyn, NY, 11233 3550 157th St Flushing, NY 11358 Brooklyn, NY, 112211 (718) 953-4190 (718) 443-8616 Flushing, NY 11354 (718) 359-5800 King Lai (718) 886-0886 Exit Empire Realty Hop Wong 2406 Mermaid Ave, 2724 Mermaid Ave, TALENT COMMUNICATIONS 4273 Main St Brooklyn, NY, 11224 3719 Main St # 3 Flushing, Flushing, NY 11355 Brooklyn, NY, 11224 (718) 996-3377 (718) 372-5719 NY 11354 (718) 539-2765 Newwah Yung (718) 961-1816 Leanly Chinese Food 1337 Bushwick Ave, FLUSHING ESL CENTER 1525 Mermaid Ave, TRAVEL Brooklyn, NY, 11207 Brooklyn, NY, 11224 150-20 Barclay Ave (718) 443-3032 Flushing, NY 11355 (718) 266-1823 Happy NY Tour New China Foo Hing (718) 762-5905 13611 38th Ave # 2E 1135 Myrtle Ave, 869 Nostrand Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 Brooklyn, NY, 11206 Brooklyn, NY, 11225 (718) 353-2778 (718) 249-0669 (718) 771-8888 94 BROOKLYN NEW JERSEY NJ New Dragon Kitchen HEALTH 550 Flatbush Ave, JERSEY CITY Brooklyn, NY, 11225 Liberty Real Estate (718) 287-1883 Commune Salon & Gift 191 Grand St. REAL ESTATE 43 Montgomery St SHANGHAI KITCHEN New York, NY 11211 Jersey City, NJ 07302 854 Franklin Ave. (718) 384-7412 Delforno Real Estate (201) 451-4613 Brooklyn, NY, 11225 493 Jersey Ave Mack-Cali Realty (718) 493-8485 Cornerstone 476 Court St., Jersey City, NJ 07302 Corporation China New Star Brooklyn, NY 11231 (201) 432-7000 100 Plaza One 2212 Flatbush Ave, (718) 254-4075 First American SOLUTION Jersey City, NJ 07311 Brooklyn, NY, 11234 30 Montgomery (201) 536-3181 (718) 338-9085 D’mai Urban Spa 157 Fifth Ave., St # 1200 Jersey City, Newmark Real China One Brooklyn, NY 11217 NJ 07302 Estate 8815 Flatlands Ave, (718) 398-2100 (201) 413-1900 150 Bay St. Brooklyn, NY, 11236 Harsimus Cove Realty Jersey City, NJ 07302 (718) 649-2121 EVE NAIL 226 Church Ave. 168 Coles St (201) 209-1022 New Hong Wah Brooklyn NY 11218 Jersey City, NJ 07302 Optimum Properties 10416 Flatlands Ave, 718-972-8022 (201) 451-8800 39 Duncan Ave. Brooklyn, NY, 11236 Integrated Real Estate Jersey city, NJ 07304 (718) 257-3008 THAI PRIVILEGE SPA Paerdegat 2nd St 122 Mallory Ave (201) 985-9500 Zheng Brooklyn, NY 11236 Jersey City, NJ 07304 Roseland Property 1067 Ralph Ave, (212) 274-8121 (201) 369-0099 425 Washington Blvd Brooklyn, NY, 11236 John T Baier Real Estate Jersey City, NJ 07310 (718) 251-6868 CYNERGY SPA 87 Fort Greene Place 3202 John F Kennedy Blvd (201) 222-6600 Win Hing Brooklyn, NY 11217 Jersey City, NJ 07306 Sermier Real 9718 Seaview Ave, (718) 403-9242 (201) 420-8400 Estate Brooklyn, NY, 11236 Liberty Real Estate 107 Bowers St # 1A (718) 209-1888 43 Montgomery St Jersey City, NJ 07307 Chen China Garden REAL ESTATE Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 222-6660 344 Knickerbocker Ave, (201) 451-4613 SJP Properties Brooklyn, NY, 11237 Ben Bay Realty Co. Mack-Cali Realty Corp. 95 Greene St. (718) 455-4018 169 Richardson St 100 Plaza One Jersey City, NJ 07302 Brooklyn, NY 11222 BLUE RIBBON SUSHI Jersey City, NJ 07311 (201) 333-1123 278 5th Ave, (718) 782-7600 (201) 536-3181 Weichert Realtors Brooklyn, NY 11215 Leiter Realty Group Newmark Real Estate 251 Washington St (718) 840-0408 288 Grand St 150 Bay St Jersey City, NJ 07302 Brooklyn, NY 11211 ZENKICHI Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 860-4009 (718) 387-3700 77 N 6th Street, (201) 209-1022 RICH KIAMCO LMT Brooklyn, NY 11211 Linnaeus Group CorP. 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Real Estate Brooklyn, NY, 11222 Maiden Hong Kong 30 Montgomery St # 1200 (718) 389-9712 502 Lorimer St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 DOKEBI Brooklyn, NY 11211 (201) 413-1900 199 Grand St. (718) 388-8885 Harsimus Cove Realty Brooklyn, NY 11211 Shangri-La 168 Coles St (718) 782-1424 411 7th Ave. Jersey City, NJ 07302 Moim Brooklyn, NY 11215 (201) 451-8800 206 Garfield Pl, at Seventh Ave, (718) 832-3122 Integrated Real Est. Park Slope, Brooklyn, Yoko Devereaux 122 Mallory Ave (347) 351-6619 338 Broadway Jersey City, NJ 07304 Pacificana Rest. Brooklyn, NY 11211 (201) 369-0099 813 55th St. (718) 302-1450 Brooklyn, NY 11220 John T Baier Real EsT. (718) 871-2880 3202 John F Kennedy Blvd Jersey City, NJ 07306 (201) 420-8400

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