MìLà and Simu Liu: How the Frozen Dumpling Business Bridges Culture

For Jenn Liao, co-founder of MìLà, food has always been more than just sustenance—it’s a form of storytelling. What began as a small operation in her Seattle home has now become a brand redefining how Asian cuisine is represented in the frozen food industry. But MìLà’s rise wasn’t about chasing trends. It was about scaling tradition without losing authenticity—a challenge that many culturally rooted brands face. After securing a round of VC funding, MìLà’s latest frozen soup dumplings have been turning heads, as food lovers can’t get enough of their flavourful bite-sized delights, and now they’ve finally arrived on Canadian shelves this month.

Fruit of the Ages How the Peach Became the Symbol for Longevity 壽桃物語

In Chinese culinary tradition, the Longevity Peach Bun (or Shoutao), holds a special place. Often found at birthday banquets for the elderly, this delightful treat is more than just a delicious dessert—it is a symbol of health, prosperity, and a long life. With its unique appearance and cultural significance, the symbolic bun continues to be a staple at celebrations as traditions are passed down generations of families in Asia and in diasporas around the world.

Design Dialogue, Food and LifestyleFête ChinoiseJanuary 3, 2025Weddings, chinesefood, celebration, Food, foodComment

Mott 32 Arrives in Toronto, Bringing a Fusion of Tradition and Innovation to the City’s Culinary Scene

Toronto’s vibrant Chinese community and the city's inclusive nature make it relatively easy to find exceptional Chinese cuisine, representing diverse regions across China. Joining this rich culinary landscape is Mott 32, a globally renowned brand known for revitalizing traditional Chinese cuisine. Launched within the Shangri-La Toronto, this three-story restaurant honours its Asian heritage while connecting with the city’s multicultural spirit. This marks Mott 32’s second location in Canada, following the successful launch of its Vancouver branch in 2017.

Food and LifestyleFête ChinoiseAugust 16, 2024Food, food, asian food, Asian Food, chinesefood, Chinese Food, restaurant, RestaurantComment

Eva Chin: In a Shifting Culinary Landscape 錢樺溶：「味」力

Born into a family of mixed Asian heritage (her mother is Samoan-Hawaiian, and her father Singaporean-Chinese), Eva Chin was raised on her grandmother’s farm in Kahuku, Hawaii. Growing up, she learned how to harvest vegetables, fish and prepare seafood. She also became familiar with a variety of cuisines and cooking styles, from Thai to Portuguesae to Japanese. But becoming a chef wasn’t a given.

Designing a Contemporary Mid-Autumn Feast ‧ Part II 設計師們的當代中秋盛宴【貳】

Restaurants, hotels and banquet halls are also settings that some families have chosen to celebrate the festival around the world. As food options expanded and the design of food has progressed to a new level of luxury, the aesthetic design of the celebration has yet to match the same level of sophistication.

Food and Lifestyle, Design DialogueDeborah Lau-YuSeptember 2, 2022midautumn, midautumnfestival, food, restaurant, chinesefoodComment

Designing a Contemporary Mid-Autumn Feast ‧ Part I 設計師們的當代中秋盛宴【壹】

The full moon is perfectly round on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Lunar calendar, representing unity and togetherness for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Family gatherings have traditionally been hosted in multi-generational home environments, where grandchildren, parents and grandparents dine together with an elaborate feast of homemade dishes.