A History of Eating: The Mandarin Inn

David Weinstein invites impresario and lifelong foodie Glenn Leslie into the studio along with his former waiter and cook Thomas "Tiger" Chan from the Mandarin Inn (1960-1990). The restaurant thrilled visitors to Manhattan’s Chinatown with unique dishes, flamboyant staff, and friendly atmosphere. Learn secrets and myths of broccoli, shrimp, sweet and sour, American-ized and truly traditional Chinese cooking. Plus hear the tale of the Chow Chow Cup and Chop Suey Louie! (34 minutes)

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