I was recently given the book “Hmong Refugee to Hmong American: Where in The World Do I Belong” by Victor Neej Thob Xiong. The book details the the Hmong people have dealt with since their days back in Laos, as well as their movement to the United States, and dealing with a new land. Its [...]
The Dog House Bar and Grill (former The Rock) opened its doors October 30th, 2010 and has been the place to be ever since. The new owners have remodeled the venue itself, as well as newly revamped menu that is all their own, and they have tons of great drink specials. I’ve had the opportunity [...]
I had been meaning to read “The Latehomecomer” by Kao Kalia Yang for some time now, as I had heard great things about it. Recently my Grandma was given a copy and allowed me to borrow it, which I’m glad she did. I’ve always heard bits and pieces of stories of what the Hmong people [...]
Pho Lotus is the first pho restaurant to open in the Elk Grove area, so I thought I’d give this restaurant a try on a sunny Sunday afternoon. On a preliminary note, my initial impression about this particular restaurant, compared to the rest of the typical Pho restaurants, is the décor. The place doesn’t feel or [...]
Accounted for the many of times I’ve gone there, I’ve solely jumped on the buffet wagon for the ideal notion in variety; which is the x-factor in indulging oneself with the all you can eat concept of food bingeing on a one set price. I was surprise to see that their a la carte provided [...]
On the south side of Minneapolis lies one of the best pho eateries in Minnesota. This culinary experience is one of the busiest Vietnamese restaurants in the Twin Cities and within driving distance to all surrounding suburbs just situated a little south of downtown Minneapolis on the bustling diverse street of Nicollet. The price is [...]
Located on the busy University Avenue where lies a myriad of Asian ethnic restaurants that embellishes this part of Saint Paul, Cheng Heng is boasted as one of the best eateries you can find within that part of town. While not conspicuous at first gaze the restaurant is located inside what looks like a mini-mall [...]
It used be that TGIFriday’s was my Cheers, but that all changed about seven months ago when I finally took the long walk to the Blue Heron, which is conveniently across the street from my house. I hadn’t given the Heron a shot, but it was my birthday, the World Series game was on, and [...]
Saigon Restaurant This institution of the culinary arts has attracted and wowed patrons looking for an establishment of fine Vietnamese cuisines in the Twin Cities. Saigon is located on the bustling University Avenue which holds a plethora of Southeast Asian restaurants and eclectic shops from the Frogtown strip of St. Paul stretching eastbound towards the State Capital of Minnesota. [...]
Destiny Café This special little hideaway has been a Hmong establishment since before I was here in Minnesota—over 10 plus years stemming back to my arrival back in August of 1998. Before Destiny Cafe, it was a restaurant tailoring exclusive Hmong cuisines, specifically towards taming the palates of the Hmong people; which includes the simple purplish speckled black sweet sticky [...]
