On Culture and Gender: Interviewing drag king Wang Newton
Taiwanese American “Wang Newton” was voted one of the Top 25 drag kings in the world by peers. Self described as a “cheeky host with a ‘Taipei’ personality”, they host shows in New York City while running Wang TV on social media. The filmed bits feature...
Behind the Noods: Chatting with Ho Foods’ Owner Richard Ho
Ho Foods, recently opened in January 2018 in the East Village, brings home-style and modernized Taiwanese food to New York. Inspired by chef/owner Richard Ho’s Taiwanese roots, the restaurant pays homage to classic flavors and techniques by way of San Gabriel...
Slice of Life: Chatting with model and blogger Yi-Hua Tsai
Taiwanese model and blogger 蔡宜樺 Yi-Hua Tsai is best known for her work across ELLE, Vogue, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar and more. As a Wilhelmina model, she was also notably chosen to be Vogue Taiwan’s New York Fashion Week correspondent. TAP-NY spent...
Career Changes and Cozy Cooking: Behind the Scenes at Taiwanese Eatery Zai Lai
Long-awaited homestyle Taiwanese eatery Zai Lai finally opened its doors in November 2017 at its first permanent retail location in Turnstyle at Columbus Circle. Previously known for its various pop-ups across NYC, Zai Lai specializes in family favorites such as rice...