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How Michelin-recommended Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings became an emerging East Coast restaurant brand
After 16 years as an independent eatery in Flushing, Queens, Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao began expanding into new markets and new store formats.
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Mid-2024 report: The ‘restaurant renaissance’ hangover kicks in
The first half of 2024 has been defined by bankruptcies, closures, consumer pullback, value wars, and bifurcation.
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The Tanghulu Craze: How TikTok Sparked a Sweet Sensation
Tanghulu, a traditional Chinese snack that became a social media phenomenon. From ancient origins to viral sensation, see how TikTok turns cultural treasures into global phenomena, one mesmerising video at a time.
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The Chairman’s Danny Yip: Elevating Cantonese Cuisine Globally
Recently awarded the Icon Award at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024, Hong Kong-based chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author Danny Yip discusses his business and growth strategy.
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Akin to Tequila or Mezcal, meet this India-made agave spirit called ‘Agavepura’ by Maya Pistola
Re-born out of a tragic blaze, this revolutionary spirit from the brains behind India’s Passcode Code Hospitality group has taken India’s drink enthusiasts by storm, and they’re not stopping there.
![](https://www.saladplate.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/nan-zxiang-long-bao.png)
How Michelin-recommended Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings became an emerging East Coast restaurant brand
After 16 years as an independent eatery in Flushing, Queens, Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao began expanding into new markets and new store formats.
![](https://www.saladplate.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mid-year.jpg)
Mid-2024 report: The ‘restaurant renaissance’ hangover kicks in
The first half of 2024 has been defined by bankruptcies, closures, consumer pullback, value wars, and bifurcation.
![](https://www.saladplate.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Tanghulu-Traditional-Snack-Canva.png)
The Tanghulu Craze: How TikTok Sparked a Sweet Sensation
Tanghulu, a traditional Chinese snack that became a social media phenomenon. From ancient origins to viral sensation, see how TikTok turns cultural treasures into global phenomena, one mesmerising video at a time.
![](https://www.saladplate.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Steamed-Grouper-Fish-Head-with-Fermented-Chilli-and-Salted-Lard--scaled.jpg)
The Chairman’s Danny Yip: Elevating Cantonese Cuisine Globally
Recently awarded the Icon Award at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024, Hong Kong-based chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author Danny Yip discusses his business and growth strategy.
![](https://www.saladplate.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Anejo_Maya-Pistola-Agavepura_3.jpg)
Akin to Tequila or Mezcal, meet this India-made agave spirit called ‘Agavepura’ by Maya Pistola
Re-born out of a tragic blaze, this revolutionary spirit from the brains behind India’s Passcode Code Hospitality group has taken India’s drink enthusiasts by storm, and they’re not stopping there.