March 2010 President's Note
| 06 March 2010 |
 Dearest AAm Readers,Spring is around the corner and I can’t wait for warm weather to arrive! At Asian Avenue magazine, we are gearing up for our busiest time of the year and we are excited for all of the events, dinners, performances and celebrations to come. We have a very tasty issue this month. First, we follow one of our readers, as he takes us through his adventures eating peking duck. From China and back home to Denver, he has found great locations serving this special dish. We also share restaurant peeks for two restaurants on opposite sides of town with very opposite styles. Bambu is a fast-paced, green eatery in Greenwood Village, serving Asian fusion cuisine including frozen yogurt! Spice China in Louisville is a sophisticated, up-scale Chinese restaurant with both a Shanghainese and Chinese-Americanized menu. While we recommend visiting both establishments, we also recommend for our readers to take a look at our shark fin soup article, provided by the Animal Welfare Institute, sharing the harmful effects to shark wildlife due to shark fin soup consumption. It was a pleasure getting to know Colorado State Representative Dennis Apuan, who we’ve highlighted in our Spotlight section. His advice to young people resonated with me, “Each generation has a responsibility to make the future better for the next... How we make our contribution is a personal decision, whether through public policy advocacy, public service, or each one’s own unique way.” At difficult economic times, it is easy to overlook the importance of helping others when we are focused on our individual needs. Apuan is an example of a selfless leader who has continued to serve his community because he “truly believes that a better world is possible.” Erin Yoshimura’s “Stepping Out of Stereotypes” offers great tips for Asian Americans to emerge from their traditional, conservative mindset to be more authoratative and comfortable in the workplace. Other helpful tips are for those Toyota car owners with faulty gas pedals (myself included). Take a look at the advice so you are prepared should any difficulties come your way. Lastly, we look forward to seeing you at our April 2nd Joy of Living dinner at Seoul Korean BBQ! Annie Guo President, Asian Avenue magazine |