Over the past months, MAKfam has been busy in R&D mode, freshening up their menu with tradition-inspired Cantonese-ish food. For owners Chef Kenneth Wan and Doris Yuen, a husband-and-wife duo that grew up in the East Coast and Hong Kong respectively, the following dishes give a reverent nod to the dishes they grew up eating which include a blend of Chinese and American influences as well as comfort food classics. “Growing up in a Chinese household, there was no greater luxury than walking into a steakhouse and ordering Surf and Turf,” says MAKfam Chef and Owner Kenneth Wan. “Doris and I love a good steak and it’s even what I typically prepare on Thanksgiving instead of turkey. MAKfam’s version of a ‘steakhouse-style’ steak utilizes our house-made XO sauce to add an even richer and deeper umami flavor.” Photo Credit: Jeff Fierberg
Theo, a Hot Wheels fan, met one of his heroes — Joe Cypher, a driver for the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live tour. The two bonded over their love for massive tires, awesome cars, and family. Photo Credit: Frank Schultz.
KGNU has a new community show hitting the airwaves. Since April 2025, the Colorado Chinese Radio Network, which was broadcasted in Mandarin, has transitioned into a new program: Lanterns Over the Rockies , hosted by Kai Vong and produced by the Colorado Asian Culture and Education Network (CACEN).
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Families meet with health providers and learn about ways to improve their health at the Family Wellness and Community Health Fair.
Colorado South Asian Artists Group presents inaugural group exhibition featuring 22 artists from the South Asian diaspora.
Did you know one of Southern Colorado’s most trusted news voices is a Korean immigrant? Peter Choi , a multimedia journalist for KOAA5, brings a unique perspective to Colorado airwaves. His journey into journalism began with an unexpected passion: “At one point, I dreamed of becoming a voice actor; I spent hours practicing impressions, including mimicking American news anchors." Looking back, he thinks those playful impersonations not only fueled his love for performance but also helped his pick up English in a unique way. After graduating high school in Littleton, Colorado, Peter studied at Seattle Pacific University. “I pursued internships and gained real-world experience,” he said. “One defining moment was when I had to cover a school shooting on my own campus as a student journalist. That experience showed me the gravity and responsibility of journalism, and it solidified my commitment to the profession.” The feelings of gravity and responsibility now define Peter’s work. He leverages his identity to ask deeper questions: “I often ask myself: how would this issue be addressed in Korea? or what approaches do other countries take? “ he explains, relating stories like homelessness in the U.S and how Korean society may try to solve those challenges.