A place to explore all things surrounding Detective Charlie Chan, his creator Earl Derr Biggers, and their connection with Hawaii, Ohio and mystery fiction. – LOU ARMAGNO
OK, originally this post started out about the city of Chongging, China (more about that at bottom.) However, it took a serious turn as you can see by the title. So Chongging, does that sound a little like Chun King to you? It did to Italian-American Serviceman Luigino "Jeno" Paulucchi, and boy did it pay … Continue reading So, chop suey or chow mein tonight? Luigino Paulucchi, he gonna maka fo’ you!
Who hasn't at one time or another craved some delicious Chinese cuisine? It first began in the 1920s with the Chop Suey craze. Later, following the 1965 Immigration and Nationalization Act (which abolished the discriminatory national origins quota system of the 1920s) regional style restaurants began immerging, like Hunan, Cantonese, and Sichuan. Then, following President … Continue reading Hankerin’ for some Chinese cuisine? Chan’s Son #2 and Son #3 can oblige you there!
Ah November-December, the year's end approaches and dining-out at festive gatherings abounds! Why not step away from the customary turkey or ham that will no doubt be proffered you this holiday, and get a little adventurous! There still exists a few Charlie Chan establishments in operation! Here are those I could find open and some … Continue reading Those Charlie Chan Eateries!
