LIFESTYLE

Over 300 Chinese Restaurateurs from all over the U.S. gathered in New York City on November 11 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center to attend the 2007 Top 100 Chinese Restaurants in the USA during the Cultural Food New York, a two-day professional tradeshow showcasing Asian, Hispanic and Kosher food and beverages.

Three Tarts is a charming boutique in Chelsea that brings together two sweet things in life under one roof: gifts and desserts. A concept that makes gift-giving and satisfying dessert cravings a piece of cake, it's a bakery headed by the very name of the shop: three tarts.

Last week I attended a media tour of Wisconsin as a representative of Asiance Magazine. As an Urbanite, the first thought in my mind was “Whoa! I’ve never milked a cow before!” Just kidding. But seriously, in NYC they say everything is “about making that cheddar”. Not to be cheesy, but in Wisconsin it’s true-

Born in Houston, Texas, Joanne Chang received her B.A. in Applied Mathematics and Economics at Harvard College. She spent two years as a management consultant after graduation, but it was her passion for food that prompted her to leave consulting for the food industry.