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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Erasing History Through Appropriated Cuisine

Erasing History Through Appropriated Cuisine

Though Greenwich Village restaurant Lucky Lee’s has been consistently called out for its cultural insensitivity, it still remains popular among New Yorkers. Supporting businesses like this is an example of erasure of Chinese-American history.
Kenzo Kimura, Staff Writer October 29, 2019

Since April of this year, several New York City publications have called out Greenwich Village restaurant Lucky Lee’s for its blatant ripoff of Chinese cuisine. Maybe it’s...

Lucky Lee's Chinese food restaurant (Staff Photo by Jorene He)

A Learning Moment in the Midst of a Chinese Restaurant’s Controversy

The owners of Lucky Lee's, accused of cultural appropriation, hope to move forward.
Paul Kim, Deputy Copy Chief April 18, 2019

The history and perception of Chinese food in the United States is long, complex and deeply rooted in racism. Narratives of “Chinese restaurant syndrome,” a term coined in...