His new book takes a look at how a famous D.C. park was modeled after another park in the Philippines, and much more.
Restaurant editor Andrew Knowlton called Bad Saint “the kind of place I spend all year searching for” and praised the “personal” menu by the Filipino-American chef that was borne of deep research into regional cuisine and lots of tinkering.
Sep 24, 2015
First Look: Bad Saint
Is it worth the wait at D.C.’s newest hot spot? We thought so.
Sep 24, 2015
Menu Decoder: Filipino Essentials
The D.C. area has gotten a windfall of new Filipino restaurants this year, so there are no many more places to sink your teeth into vinegar-spiked crispy pig and deep-fried bananas.
Apr 16, 2015
First Look: Purple Patch
You might have to wait to get into the small dining room at this neighborhood Filipino spot, but it will be worth it.
Jan 26, 2015
Four Corners: Manila Mart
D.C. may be lacking in Filipino restaurants, but in places like Beltsville’s Manila Mart, the ethnic cuisine is bountiful.
Councilmember Marion Barry (D-Ward 8) is set to join a coalition of Asian American groups for a press conference tomorrow at a church in Anacostia, where the mayor-for-life is expected to address derogatory comments about Asian American businesses and Filipino nurses he made in April.
Apr 26, 2012
At Hearing, Barry Battles Back Against Asian American Residents Who Express Disappointment Over Comments
At a hearing today, Councilmember Marion Barry (D-Ward 8) alternated between criticizing the media and Asian American advocates who expressed their disappointment with his recent comments on Asian business owners and Filipino nurses.