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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Working lunch: Chicken Curry over Udon noodles instead of rice from Kokoro, and damn, it's tasty! #foodporn
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Media matters: Kaohly Her, the first woman and first Hmong American mayor of Saint Paul, the other half of Minnesota's Twin Cities, opened the Asian American Journalism Association convention. #aaja
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Media mover and shaker: I wrote a profile of a Denver food industry publicist, Lauren Howard, for AsAmNews, a national AANHPI news website. It's part of a series of Asian American leaders under 40 the site is featuring. #boncomm #foodie asamnews.com/2026/06/15/l...
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Former pageant queen is shaping Denver's food scene – AsAmNews
A multicultural upbringing and early pageant success shaped the poised PR strategist now driving buzz for Denver’s newest restaurant openings
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
3 stories about Sakura Square: The Nichi Bei News ran 3 pieces I wrote. The first is about Sakura Square's history and efforts to fund a redevelopment; then one about the Buddhist Temple and last Pacific Mercantile Japanese supermarket. #nichibei #sakurasquare www.nichibei.org/2026/06/the-...
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Growing Tiny Tokyo: Denver's Sakura Square, the hub of the local Japanese community, needs a fixup. Here's a story I wrote for the Pacific Citizen. #sakurasquare www.pacificcitizen.org/growing-tiny...
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
It's not over yet: The concept plan for the redevelopment of the Asia Center on South Federal's Little Saigon district has been pulled, but the project's still in the works. Here's an update. #asiacenter #littlesaigon #westword www.westword.com/food-drink/a...
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Asia Center saga on hold as plans pulled from the city
"A win is a win. Let yourself feel it. Then put your shoes back on."
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Asians representing: Voices for Colorado, a new org, held an event to introduce nine bipartisan AANHPI candidates running for office, at Olive & Finch in the Golden Triangle with host Mary Nguyen. The food was great, the conversations thoughtful and we were all inspired to VOTE! #aanhpi
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
40 years young: Kokoro has been a source of tasty Japanese food in Denver for 40 years, but it has a much older history across the Pacific. Here's my story that ran in Asian Avenue Magazine. #foodporn www.asianavemag.com/kokoro-40-ye...
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
The biggest O and F: Denver's most passionate AANHPI hospitality entrepreneur, Mary Nguyen, opened her largest Olive and Finch restaurant with a full bar and kitchen menu, in the Golden Triangle (11th & Bannock) in April. We bought a bunch of pastries to take home! #foodporn
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Grandest opening: Award-winning Chef Mawa's newest Crepe Therapy Cafe location opened at the Limelight Hotel across from the CU campus in Boulder, with Chip the CU Buff mascot in attendance. #foodporn #crepetherapy
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Meet the new boss: The Pacific Citizen reports that JACL, the country's oldest Asian civil rights organization, has named Lilly Simmering to serve as Executive Director after a national search. (photo from LinkedIn). #JACL #PacificCitizen www.pacificcitizen.org/jacl-hiresli...
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Up, up and away: a few days ago gas was $4.19 at my Costco in suburban Denver. Yesterday it was up to $4.39. I expect it'll keep going...
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Superstar in our midst: Yoshiki is a music superstar in Japan, but he's lived in the US for decades. He's kicking off a tour this summer in LA. Here's my story in the Nichi Bei News. #yoshiki #nichibei www.nichibei.org/2026/05/japa...
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Gas in Denver: nudging $4 at my Costco -- I don't wait until I'm low to fill up these days. I top off when I need just a few gallons. On 5/1 it was $3.69. 4/22, $3.59. 3/26, $3.49.
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Distant echoes: This is a photo of Dengue Fever, a band I first wrote about in 1998(!) in a previous life as a rock critic. They're still together and coming to Denver May 29 (Meow Wolf) and Ft. Collins May 30 (Global Fest). Here's what I wrote about them 15 years ago: nikkeiview.com/2011/05/16/d...
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
More power to momos: Rocky Mountain Momo is on a mission, to make the humble traditional Nepali streetfood momo as ubiquitous as sushi is across the world. #momos #foodporn #westword www.westword.com/food-drink/a...
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On A Dumpling Kick? Try Nepali Momos at This Englewood Restaurant
The Denver couple behind Rocky Mountain Momo is introducing diners to a cuisine that remains largely under the radar.
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Cultures crossing: The short documentary “Barrio Beats x Taiko Streets, Far East L.A.” follows a Japanese woman who loves LA's Chicano street culture, and a Latino man from LA's Boyle Heights who fell in love with taiko when he was just a kid. #caamfest #nichibei www.nichibei.org/2026/04/barr...
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Bridging the generation gap: the CAAMFest Asian American film festival in SF, is screening "The Only Language She Knows," a 1983 doc about the city's first AAPI poet laureate and her relationship with her mom. #caamfest #nichibei www.nichibei.org/2026/04/the-...
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Fury on Federal: The community along the Little Saigon Business District is up in arms over a proposed redevelopment of the Asia Center on South Federal Blvd. Here's my story in Westword. #asiacenter #littlesaigon www.westword.com/food-drink/a...
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Big Trouble in Little Saigon: Asia Center Redevelopment Proposal Stirs Community Into Action
“Yeah, there were some miscues.”
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Here come da (AANHPI women) judges: Asian American judges used to be rare in Colorado, and women Asian Americans on the bench nonexistent. Here's a look at three women now serving, in Asian Ave mag. #aanhpiwomen #aanhpijudges www.asianavemag.com/a-generation...
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Saja Boys Drink: Sean Choi of 3456tea serves up traditional Korean tea drinks and juices at his new shop in Koreatown. Story from Asian Avenue mag. #koreantea #foodporn www.asianavemag.com/3456tea
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3456tea serves Korean drinks – and Korean culture for the Koreatown community
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Labubus to Concourse A: Boxtastic opened a third store at DIA. Here's a story about Michael Ye, the mastermind behind the Truong An spinoff shop, and his plans for the future. #boxtastic #truongan #den #dia #labubus www.asianavemag.com/building-box...
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
April showers bring May...: it can snow in spring in Colorado, but it's weird after the driest winter in history. At least the lawn and garden will be happy for a day or two. #cowx
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Heavenly hole-in-the-wall: South Havana's Koreatown strip has more than its share of high-toned restaurants but I love the small family-owned hole-in-the-walls. So does YouTuber Dave Chung, and we met him for lunch at Woo Ri, a true hidden gem at 2638 S. Parker Rd. #foodporn
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Tiger's tale: Mukja Food Truck is adding a permanent home to its itinerary, so you can follow the truck or head to Assembly starting May 8 for your Korean fusion fix. #foodporn #westword share.google/b4pKG8VCoR9q...
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Today would have been his 24th: Happy birthday Rufus -- we still miss you. A lot. #rufus #bakanekko #nekko
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Family values: "Rental Family," a terrific film starring Brendan Fraser and set in Japan, is a favorite of mine from a few months ago. I reviewed it, but here's a story I wrote in December from a Japanese American perspective. #rentalfamily www.pacificcitizen.org/nikkei-voice...
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Zooming in: MS Now host Rachel Maddow was a surprise guest for a Denver JA community discussion of her podcast series "Burn Order" about WWII wartime incarceration. She spoke with audience members for 45 minutes. Cool! #rachelmaddow #jaincarceration www.pacificcitizen.org/burn-order-d...
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Late post: This story ran after Day of Remembrance in February in the Pacific Citizen. I attended a powerful couple of weeks of events in SF and Denver. #pacificcitizen #dor www.pacificcitizen.org/day-of-remem...
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
McD's goes KDH: McDonald's this week launched a limited-time Huntrix Meal of Chicken McNuggets with "Hunter" & "Demon" sauces, plus Ramyeon McShaker Fries (!). The Saja Boys Breakfast has a Spicy McMuffin (w/ Gochujang added). Plus, Derpy McFlurry softserve w/ popping berry-flavored balls. #foodporn
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Stuff it: Erin's stuffed peppers accompanied by my sauteed mushroom medley, with an experimental sardine pasta on the side. #foodporn
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Not health food: been a while since I've had a very beige meal at Black Eyed Pea; I'd forgotten how much I like the chain's Southern comfort food. The Green Chile added to the gravy on the Chicken Fried Steak was pretty great. #foodporn
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
BK visit: we don't usually go to Burger King but had a gift card lying around. Gotta admit, the Texas Double Whopper was damned good. Thumbs up for the pie too. The newish tacos not so much. #foodporn
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Upcycling instant ramen: added bologna, onions, raw egg and natto fermented soybeans to Nongshim instant tonkotsu ramen. #foodporn
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Board food: we got delicious food from Hong Kong Station for a CAPU board meeting. #foodporn #capu
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Stereotypes cross cultures: found this unfortunate package of corn chips with a racist Native American depiction at Hmart. Sad. Boring chips too.
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Running on empty (wallet): gas was $2.29 a gallon just over a month ago. Hmmm, what happened? #25thamendment
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Riot time: Chef Manny Barella of Riot BBQ has opened Chicken Riot on 6th Ave. south of Cherry Creek and we got to taste his amazing food. This is Senor Loco, cirtus marinated and smoked half chicken. #foodporn
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Playing with fire: Yakiniku, thin-skiced beef grilled and served with veggies, kimchi and glass noodles. #foodporn #kingofthegrill
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Late posting alert: I went to the grand opening of the third Boxtastic store at DIA in Concourse A on Feb. 26 and got too busy to post these photos. People sure love Labubus... go figure! #boxtastic #fareastcenter #DEN #DIA #labubus
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
10 years of world-class Japanese fine dining in Cherry Creek: I attended the anniversary party for Matsuhisa, the restaurant owned by famed sushi master Nobu Matsuhisa. #foodporn #westword www.westword.com/food-drink/c...
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Matsuhisa Marks a Decade of Fine Japanese Dining in Cherry Creek
Its world-renowned founder, sushi master Nobu Matsuhisa, was on hand for the festivities.
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Media milestones: Patty Calhoun, founder and editor of Westword, Denver's alt-weekly, let me write about music starting in 1979, and I still write (about food) for WW today. She announced she's stepping down to be editor emeritus, a role she's earned. #westword www.westword.com/opinion/patr...
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
It's a wrap: Sunday was a fun day for over 5,000 attendees, ending with the closing ceremony for the 2026 Colorado Anime Fest. Thanks to the COAF organizers and staff for a great weekend! #coaf
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Frenzy of fun: the Colorado Anime Fest takes over a Tech Center hotel every year for an entire weekend, and then some. I'm giving five talks, and trying to sell books (who reads anymore?). #coaf
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
All about anime: I'll be a "Guest of Honor" at the Colorado Anime Fest once again this weekend, starting Friday at the Denver Marriott Tech Center. It's an amazing celebration of anime, manga and cosplay. I'm giving five talks about Japan, pop culture, and of course, FOOD. #coaf2026 coanimefest.com
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Burning love: I was honored to be asked by Densho, the Japanese American historical site, so contribute some thoughts along with a much more amazing panel of folks about Rcahel Maddow's Burn Oder podcast, and why everyone should check it out. #rachelmaddow #burnorder densho.org/catalyst/com...
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Japanese American Community Excitement and Opinions about Rachel Maddow’s "Burn Order" - Densho: Japanese American Incarceration and Japanese Internment
In this collaborative post, Japanese American community members and organizers reflect on the impact, value, and effects of the MS NOW podcast Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order. The podcast, released...
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Colorado's very own Demon Hunter: Ji-young Yoo, a Denver area native who voiced Huntrix's Zoey, may be enjoying the Golden glow of Oscar glory for "KPop Demon Hunters" after Sunday's awards ceremonies. #KDH #Netflix www.westword.com/arts-culture...
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Colorado Native Ji-young Yoo Is Zoey in KPop Demon Hunters, Up for Two Oscars This Weekend
Ji-young Yoo, who is from Highlands Ranch, plays Zoey in the popular movie.
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Breaking the ice: Here's a terrific profile feature by reporter Palak Jayswal of Shruti Kotwal, the South Asian speed skater who now trains in Utah and is hoping to raise the funds to extend her visa to stay in the U.S. to pursue her dreams. www.sltrib.com/sports/2026/...
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India’s ‘fastest woman on ice’ trains in Utah. Now she needs your help to stay here.
Indian speed skater Shruti Kotwal is asking for help to afford legal fees to renew her visa application.
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
New era: Ramen Star (one of my favorites) in Sunnyside has been sold and its new owners are changing the name to Ebisu Sushi and Ramen. Get the details here in my article for Westword. #foodporn www.westword.com/food-drink/s...
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Sunnyside Ramen Staple Rebrands Under New Ownership
Its original owner has decided to move back to Japan.
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gilasakawa.bsky.social @gilasakawa.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Spring grillin': we had a hankering for hot dogs and steaks on the barbecue. The steaks were tenderized with minced ginger and flavored with lotsa garlic; the ones in back were also marinated with miso. #foodporn #kingofthegrill
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