The first type of American: people who joyride the day's updrafts like marvelous, glossy crows. They easily recall the locations of treats encountered over their lifetime. They answer this question Glock-shot fast, as if they have been waiting to be asked it. They are happy.
"I grew up in that bar. I spent more time there than I did in my own home." Rick Figari reflects on his deep connection to the Ha-Ra Club, where his parents met and where he has countless memories.
"What we didn't expect was the response - customers were coming by, messaging us, and sharing stories about what the restaurant meant to them. It made us realize this wasn't just a place to eat - it had become part of people's routines and memories."
Because this is the year of the horse, we have to have something different. So, we are doing a chopstick dance. The chopstick dance comes from Mongolia, an area known for its large grassland areas and the historical use of horses.
Performers, vendors, and politicians of every stripe participated in the celebration. While artists painted kids' faces and children fished for prizes, District 11 congressional candidates Connie Chan and Scott Weiner stumped in Cantonese to win over votes.