Andy Wang

Los Angeles

Writer and Editor at Freelance

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Articles

Pisces, a Seafood Wonderland With Luxury to Spare, Opens at Wynn Las Vegas

1 week ago | observer.com | Andy Wang

Chef Martin Heierling is taking lobster pasta to a new level at Pisces. Courtesy Terry GatesAt Pisces Bar & Seafare, the new seafood restaurant that will open at Wynn Las Vegas on Saturday, May 10, executive chef Martin Heierling has done a deep dive into making lobster pasta. Lobster pasta is a crowd-pleasing dish at seafood restaurants around the world, whether you’re summering in Sheepshead Bay or sailing across the Adriatic Sea. At Pisces, Heierling has a clear vision for his version.
Nobu Matsuhisa Opens New Nobu Restaurant in Maui at Grand Wailea

1 week ago | observer.com | Andy Wang

Nobu Matsuhisa opened a new restaurant in Maui. Courtesy Parker BurrThe grand opening of Nobu in Maui on May 3 got hotter and hotter as the Saturday evening progressed, starting with a sake toast and chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s signature yellowtail jalapeno and ending with an over-the-top Hawaiian fire-dancer performance. Matsuhisa, flanked by Nobu co-founder Meir Teper, was there to celebrate and hold court with guests like talent manager Shep Gordon and Top Chef Masters champion Chris Cosentino.
Los Angeles Gets A New Wave Of Blockbuster Restaurants

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Andy Wang

Los Angeles dining is showing its resilience with major players opening prominent restaurants around the city. In Brentwood, Matū Kai (the sibling restaurant to Beverly Hills meatery Matū) is showcasing its luscious wagyu steaks and its bar cheesesteak alongside new dishes like tenderloin satay with crying tiger sauce and rib eye/New York strip brochettes with harissa spice.
Inhibitor Support Gem in Path of Exile 2

4 weeks ago | writeupcafe.com | Andy Wang
From F1 Miami to Nobu Maui, Prominent Chefs Get Ready For May Madness

1 month ago | observer.com | Andy Wang

Mario Carbone, Cait Bailey and Travis Kelce at least year’s Carbone Beach Miami event. Getty Images for American Express Presents CARBONE BEACHEven for the hospitality moguls and star chefs who regularly crisscross the country on the Spectacle Circuit, early May might feel unprecedented. It’s the intersection of Miami’s Formula 1 week and the Kentucky Derby, with high-profile food events at both. But this year, there’s a lot more than that happening around the United States.
Jeremy Ford’s Stubborn Seed Brings Its Playful Tasting Menus To Las Vegas

1 month ago | forbes.com | Andy Wang

Stubborn Seed, Jeremy Ford and Grove Bay Hospitality’s Michelin-star Miami destination, is ready to make a splash in Las Vegas. Tucked on the north end of Resorts World Las Vegas, steps from Brezza, Aqua and Carversteak, the new Stubborn Seed debuted in February. This is a modern American restaurant with playful seasonal tasting menus that start at $135, a good value for those who want a fine-dining experience that isn’t overly fussy on the Strip.
Sanjay Rawat’s Kahani Takes Indian Food To New Heights In Orange County

1 month ago | forbes.com | Andy Wang

When chef Sanjay Rawat cooks, he thinks about the vibrant culture and vivid colors of India. He thinks about the path that has taken him from New Delhi to Orange County. He thinks about cooking with his grandmother as a teenager and how he was making meals for his brother and sister even before that. He thinks about what Indian food was, is and can be.
Sanjay Rawat’s Kahani Takes Indian Food To New Heights In Orange County

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Andy Wang

1 day agoWith help from Anthony Adragna The United Arab Emirates has spent the better part of the last 20 years reinventing itself as a tech hub. Now it’s aiming for a broader role on the world stage — and its next play is for the media. Last week, Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, chairman of …
From Venice to Beverly Hills, Levain Bakery Finds Its Sweet Spot in Los Angeles

1 month ago | observer.com | Andy Wang

Now they’re cookie-ing in Los Angeles. Levain Bakery, best known for its ooey-gooey, six-ounce cookies, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. And now Levain, which started as a tiny bread shop in New York’s Upper West Side, is also writing a new chapter in L.A.After making their West Coast debut at a 4,000-square-foot space in L.A.’s Larchmont Village in 2023, Levain founders Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald are ready to give more of the city a sugar rush.
Caviar, Chicken Nuggets And Champagne Set The Tone At Zouk LA Debut

2 months ago | forbes.com | Andy Wang

Zouk Group executive chairman Hui Lim and CEO Andrew Li flew in last week to celebrate the opening of Zouk LA, a 16,500-square-foot nightclub that could quite possibly be the beginning of a new era for nightlife in Los Angeles. The Zouk brand, of course, is a powerhouse in Asia with more than three decades and a hard-earned reputation as a pioneering dance-music player under its belt.