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Three dishes, soup dumplings, scallion oil noodles, and jumbo meatballs, sit on a table.

Nostalgia for Shanghai: Tasty Moment’s appetizing ambiance

Associate editor for the Prospect Russell Fan reviews a Shanghainese restaurant in Edison, N.J., and how his dining experience resonated with his Shanghainese background.

Associate editor for the Prospect Russell Fan reviews a Shanghainese restaurant in Edison, N.J., and how his dining experience resonated with his Shanghainese background.


Collage of photos of front entrances of Maman, Teresa Caffe, Say Cheez Cafe, Chez Alice Patisserie, and Halo Pub.

Five places in Princeton to eat with your date on Valentine’s Day

Associate editor for the Prospect Russell Fan suggests five dining options around the Nassau Street area to bring a significant other or date to for Valentine's Day.

Associate editor for the Prospect Russell Fan suggests five dining options around the Nassau Street area to bring a significant other or date to for Valentine's Day.


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Asian delights: Exploring the wonders of Ani Ramen, Mochinut, and MTea

As part of “exploring the wonders of Nassau Street,“ Assistant Editor Russell Fan reviews some newly opened places in town that serve an array of Asian-cuisine dishes and snacks.

As part of “exploring the wonders of Nassau Street,“ Assistant Editor Russell Fan reviews some newly opened places in town that serve an array of Asian-cuisine dishes and snacks.


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‘King of the Yees’: Using humor to embrace the Asian-American identity

“The lanterns faintly illuminated Berlind Theatre just as they had illuminated the consciousness of identity for Lauren Yee, daughter of the King of the Yees.”

“The lanterns faintly illuminated Berlind Theatre just as they had illuminated the consciousness of identity for Lauren Yee, daughter of the King of the Yees.”


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The hype and family behind Sympoh

“Every spin and shuffle provoked amazement. Each leg swing, torso sway, and boisterous jump possessed power. Dexterity of the hand motions, intricacy of the footwork, and sharpness of the movements highlighted suave, groovy energy.”

“Every spin and shuffle provoked amazement. Each leg swing, torso sway, and boisterous jump possessed power. Dexterity of the hand motions, intricacy of the footwork, and sharpness of the movements highlighted suave, groovy energy.”


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An ode to solitude

“But the centerpiece of my mind’s mantel is personal maturation, something that I find is best done solo.”

“But the centerpiece of my mind’s mantel is personal maturation, something that I find is best done solo.”


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