Sunday, February 28, 2010

OLD SICHUAN CUSIINE INC

My long time neighbor, Shanghai Deluxe recently went out of business. It was a great place for soup dumplings and pan fried noodles. Many celebrities have been seen eating there.

Now, Shanghai Deluxe has closed and Old Sichuan Cuisine Inc. stands in its place. Word is that the restaurant group had split in half, each getting a new set up of partners. Some stayed and formed Old Sichuan, while the others rushed to take over what used to be Mr. Tangs.

The menu here is relatively similar. The dumplings and the ma po to fu here are definitely a must. The food is so yummy and inexpensive that I almost always over order.

It's also cool that they do offer lunch specials for $5.95. They have an option of 30 different items, that come with the choice of soup or vegetable roll with rice. That's a bargain and very convenient if you work in the area. The pepper steak here is delish, though every now and then I crave General Tso's Chicken.

After eating lunch, pop into to CICF for some ice cream and to say "hello"!

OLD SICHUAN
65 BAYARD STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10013
212-227-9888

Wednesday, February 24, 2010





The Notorious MSG marches in the Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade 2010

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Christina Seid on the SingTao Float


Reporter Jacky Wong and Christina Seid


The Drummers


Lion Dancing

PICTURES FROM THE 2010 LUNAR NEW YEAR PARADE
Christina Seid and Pauline Chen (Director CPC 124)



In this picture: Rosemary Yu (daughter of Justin Yu) and Christina Seid (wearing Peony Red)




CHINESE AMERICAN PLANNING COUNCIL 45th ANNIVERSARY

This year, the Chinese American Planning Council (CPC) is celebrating their 45th Anniversary! We rung in the Year of the Tiger by having a dinner at Jing Fong.

Initiated as a grass roots community effort in 1965 in response to the growing number of Asian immigrants in New York City following the liberalization of the immigration law, the Chinese-American Planning Council, Inc. (CPC) has since become one of the largest providers of social services for Asian Americans in the United States. In pursuing this mission, CPC has developed, and continues to administer, a wide range of services for Chinese-American children, youth, adults, and senior citizens.

Honorees this year included John Liu and Justin Yu.

For more information on CPC visit www.cpc-ny.org/

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Huanan Bomb on the drums



Cynthia Lin (Performer and Songwriter) comes out to celebrate with us!


HK Fever and Christina Seid


NOTORIOUS MSG CHINESE NEW YEAR EVE

This Chinese New Year Eve, we celebrated with good friends, listening to awesome music. Proceeds went to a great cause.

German TV and ImaginAsian were just some of the press that was covering the event. The Notorious MSG played lots of new songs from their new album. It was rocking!

After party was at Whiskey Tavern. That's how we celebrate in Chinatown! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Saturday, February 20, 2010




VALENTINE'S DAY AT PEKING DUCK HOUSE

Everyone knows that I love Chinatown. It only seemed appropriate to my boyfriend that we celebrate Valentine's Day in the community I love.

Peking Duck House (PKD) has always been one of my favorite restaurants. I often don't have time for a real sit down dinner. When I do, PKD is at the top of my list. I love to watch them carve the duck in front of you. It's a bit of a show to me. I also appreciate how the plating of their food is so beautiful.

Though the prices are higher than the average Chinatown restaurant, they are still lower than other restaurants of it's caliber in the city. The food is some of the most delicious that I have ever tasted. The price paid is well worth it.

The place is usually packed so I recommend making reservations. It's a great date place!

The midtown crowd will also be pleased to know that they have opened a second location on 53rd Street btw 2nd and 3rd avenues!

PEKING DUCK HOUSE
28 MOTT STREET
(212) 227-1810

















THE LUNAR NEW YEAR IN CHINATOWN


Wednesday, February 17, 2010
















THE NYPD ASIAN JADE SOCIETY

The NYPD Asian Jade Society (NYPD AJS) celebrated it's 30th Anniversary at Jing Fong this year.

All past Presidents of the society were honored and scholarships were awarded throughout the evening.

The overall misson of the NYPD AJS is to enrich the relationship between Asian communities and the NYPD, both inside and outside of the force itself.
To learn more about the NYPD AJS, visit www.nypdajs.org

Tuesday, February 16, 2010



























































THE FLOWER MARKET

During the Lunar New Year, The Flower Market is a big event in Chinatown.

Vendors sell flowers for the New Year. Almost all the flowers will be some shade of red for the Chinese believe the color is lucky.

The Market also has booths with different types of artists. You can find traditional painters and Chinese paper cutting here.

Hope that you'll attend next year! Happy Year of the Tiger to all!

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

THE LUNAR NEW YEAR IN CHINATOWN

This Lunar New Year falls on February 14th, but events will be going on throughout the month. Come and celebrate the Year of the Tiger in Chinatown!

February 11th and 18th- The MOCA Lunar New Year Film Series.

February 12th & 13th-Flower Festival in Sarah D. Roosevelt Park (Canal & Chrysite Streets)

February 13th-Notorious MSG Concert Fundraiser-www.notriousmsg.com

February 14th-Firecrackers in Columbus Park

February 21st-Annual Lunar New Year Parade


Tuesday, February 09, 2010

CICF ON WB 11 TONI ON

In this picture: Seth (owner of Blue Onion Tours), Christina (CICF) and Toni (WB 11 Host)

Friday, February 05, 2010




LUNAR NEW YEAR FAMILY FESTIVAL

This weekend the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) and the Children's Museum of the Arts (CMA) have partnered to put on a Lunar New Year Family Festival.

Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with us through art, performance, and workshops.

CICF will be at the MOCA Sunday at 3:45 for cake decorating workshops for children. We will be making "Tiger Cakes"! What a cool and delicious way to celebrate!

LUNAR NEW YEAR FAMILY FESTIVAL
FEBRUARY 6 & 7
Visit their websites for a full listing of events/scheduled workshops:
www.cmany.org
www.moca-nyc.org

Tuesday, February 02, 2010



















OPEN MIC MOVES

The Five Points Variety Hour has been at the Silk Road Mocha for as long as I can remember. It has given us all something to look forward to on Friday nights. The performance space has been a great venue for up and coming performers and for groups of friends to hang out.

Now they are down to their last two shows at the Silk Road and will have to move. You can keep up to date with what the latest news is by visiting their website at http://www.fivepointsvarietyhour.com/

Monday, February 01, 2010

NOTORIOUS MSG BENEFIT CONCERT

The bad boys of Chinatown have good hearts. The Notorious MSG, a Chinatown based band is holding a benefit concert. All proceeds from the concert will be going to Chinatown Youth Initiatives (CYI). www.cyinyc.org

It will be on February 13th which is Chinese New Year Eve. How cool and appropriate is that?

Rock out to some awesome music to start off the New Year while helping the Chinatown Community!

CHINESE NEW YEAR BENEFIT CONCERT
FEBRUARY 13th
Doors open at 7, MSG @ 8:30
Santos Party House
96 Lafayette Street (Btw Walker and White)
$12, All ages, (buy online @ www.ticketweb.com


Christina Seid and Pedro Andrade (Host from LXTV) film at CICF