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Food Passport: Waraku

Catherine Uy
May 19, 2015

Waraku, the ramen joint run by Shabuway and Men Oh owners, Eiichi Mochizuki and Koji Kikura, is quaint and cozy. Despite its simple aesthetic it really speaks to the idea that good things, or food in this case, are found in the smallest places.

Food Passport: Hot Sauce and Panko

Catherine Uy
May 13, 2015

Hot Sauce and Panko serves up a variety of chicken wings with bold flavors, from ramen crusted to siracha caramel.

Food Passport: El Farolito

Catherine Uy
April 26, 2015

Craving a good burrito? Need to satisfy the drunchies? El Farolito is the place to go.

Ladies of the Board

Catherine Uy
April 22, 2015

The non-profit Skate Like A Girl helps to empower girls and women through skateboarding.

Interview: Amber Gordon, founder of Femsplain

Catherine Uy
April 17, 2015

Catherine Uy talks with Amber Gordon, the founder of Femsplain, an online community where women can share their stories.

Protestors march in SF against police brutality

Catherine Uy
April 14, 2015

Protestors march against police brutality as part of Nationwide Shutdown Day.

Food Passport: Koja Kitchen

Catherine Uy
April 11, 2015

This restaurant specializes in reinventing Korean and Japanese dishes.

Food Passport: Yamo serves up Burmese classics

Catherine Uy
April 1, 2015

Don't let its run-down appearance fool you. This tiny Mission restaurant serves delicious meals with rich flavors influenced by Burmese cuisine.

SF State’s Vista Room offers fine dining on a budget

Catherine Uy
March 27, 2015

Tucked away at the top of Burk Hall is the Vista Room, SF State's secret restaurant. However, is it any good?

Food Passport: exploring Bay Area cuisines

Catherine Uy
March 13, 2015

Catherine Uy plans to share the stories behind the Bay's diverse foods in our newest column, "Food Passport."

Why ABC’s Fresh Off the Boat Matters

Catherine Uy
February 23, 2015

Fresh Off the Boat offers a refreshing perspective on the Asian-American experience and what it's like to assimilate in America.

Smartphone case lets you print photos

Catherine Uy
February 6, 2015

The Paris-based company Prynt is changing the way smartphone users trade pictures.