Rosalind Tordesillas

May 15, 2020

Because so many Filipino Americans are on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, it has taken a devastating and outsize toll on their community. A new initiative in New York City is bringing free meals to hospitals and health facilities heavily staffed by Filipinos — while also raising funds to help keep community restaurants afloat.

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New York Icons: Kaufman Astoria Studios

Studio 360

February 18, 2020

The film studio that dates back to when New York was the movie-making capital — and is still thriving.

Food

Filipino fast-food Jollibee creates a buzz with its first store in Manhattan

The World

November 06, 2018

Jollibee trades in Pinoy pride and nostalgia. Can it also capture the curiosity — and taste buds — of non-Filipino Americans?

Arts

In New York, a Sisyphean task on the Hudson comes to an end

The World

August 20, 2018

A year ago, some mysterious stone figures appeared on the banks of the Hudson in Manhattan. They're the work of Uliks Gryka.

Food

No shame in sisig: Filipino chefs and scholars say they are overcoming a century of stereotypes

The World

April 13, 2018

Some foodies have cited "hiya," literally shame, as one reason balut and sisig aren't more common in US restaurants. But in Philippine culture, "hiya" has a much deeper meaning.

Rosalind Tordesillas

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No shame in sisig: Filipino chefs and scholars say they are overcoming a century of stereotypes