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Ashley Hin demonstrates Chinese mapo tofu dish in online cooking event

Carolyn Brown, Reporter | May 17, 2021

De Anza College student Ashley Hin outlined how to make the Chinese dish mapo tofu in an online cooking event with the Jeanne Miller Resource Room. “Growing up, my grandma would make this all the...

Voyager Craft Coffee: Charting a greener course

Carolyn Brown, Reporter | April 22, 2021

As businesses pledge to combat climate change, Voyager Craft Coffee has launched several green initiatives, including donating leftover food and giving out used coffee grounds for compost.

Travel at home with Voyager Craft Coffee’s seasonal summer menu

Teddy Ha, Reporter/Digital freelancer | April 22, 2021

The pandemic made me long to board a plane — but Voyager Craft Coffee’s seasonal menu made that unnecessary. The menu features three tasteful and somewhat overpowering drinks named after cities in Taiwan, Italy and the Philippines.

Popeyes’ new fish sandwich is not worth the hype

Crystal Flores, Reporter | March 1, 2021

Popeyes’ new Cajun Flounder Sandwich is not worth the wait in line, unless you have a lot of time and enjoy spicy foods.

Batch 22 Bakery aims to connect community with big portions and big hearts

Rahul Makhijani, Reporter | March 1, 2021

As quarantine and a summer of protest roiled society, Amy Wong, founder of Batch22 Bakery, was discovering a new way to enhance community — a shared love of food.

Five fires, five owners: the century-long life of Los Gatos Meats & Smokehouse

Crystal Flores, Reporter | February 14, 2021

Serving since 1891, Los Gatos Meats & Smokehouse is the second oldest business in Los Gatos and the only location remaining after five others burned down.

New Indian restaurant hopes to achieve golden service: a look at Aurum

Amy Chan, Reporter | February 4, 2021

Manish Tyagi opened Aurum in January with his partner Anupam Bhatia to deliver forgotten Indian flavors to Los Altos.

Pho Mai #1 Noodle House caters to late night clientele with friendly atmosphere

Jodi Wong, Staff Reporter | November 12, 2020

At 1 a.m., when most eateries are wiping down their last counters and locking their doors, the signs of Pho Mai #1 are still sporting neon outlines that fade to a warm ambiance inside the building, illuminating the diners hunched over tables or talking with friends.

Holy Cannoli whips up more than sweet treats with goals of community rehabilitation

Manveen Kaur Anand, Staff Reporter | November 10, 2020

In 2013, when Jamie Whitmire decided to pursue her passion for baking, she opened up her food truck selling cannolis and cupcakes. Seven years later, Whitmire turned Holy Cannoli into a brick and mortar restaurant in downtown San Jose.

International students find taste of home in Tiger Sugar, despite differences

Manveen Kaur Anand, Reporter | November 6, 2020

Tiger Sugar has opened doors all the way from Taiwan to Cupertino and De Anza College’s international students are finding a piece of their home right in the Bay Area. Tiger Sugar opened their first...