Esther Tseng
@estarla.bsky.social
Food, drinks & culture writer
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Esther Tseng
@estarla.bsky.social
· Jan 23
In LA’s Altadena Neighborhood, Community Food Solutions Feed Wildfire Recovery
With thousands of acres burned and homes lost, this historic L.A. suburb finds nourishment and solace through local food. Here’s how to help.
civileats.com
Wrote about 13 community food solutions amid the Eaton and Palisades fires for @civileats.com. Through nourishment of our bodies and souls, we can rebuild. Hope this can be a resource on how we can sustain while we take it day by day to reconstruct what has been lost.
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In Denver, there is no trace of its Chinatown, which the city demolished in waves during the 1940s and 1960s. Today, a new generation of chefs are reclaiming their heritage, building community, and cooking up tasty dishes. Story by @estarla.bsky.social www.cntraveler.com/story/in-den...
In Denver, New Restaurants Honor a Long-Erased Chinatown
In downtown Denver, a hub for the Chinese American community dating back to the 1880s, the next generation of chefs are embracing their heritage.
www.cntraveler.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM
In Denver, there is no trace of its Chinatown, which the city demolished in waves during the 1940s and 1960s. Today, a new generation of chefs are reclaiming their heritage, building community, and cooking up tasty dishes. Story by @estarla.bsky.social www.cntraveler.com/story/in-den...
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Some personal news:
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced.
I spoke out against hatred and violence in America — and it cost me my job.
substack.com
September 15, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Some personal news:
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
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Good column by the often wonderful @mollyjongfast.bsky.social .
And yeah, @jeffjarvis.bsky.social gave us gift link so go read it please.
And yeah, @jeffjarvis.bsky.social gave us gift link so go read it please.
By @mollyjongfast.bsky.social: "Like Mr. McCarthy, Mr. Trump is not a fan of antifascism. In 1950, Grandpa ended up in Mill Point Federal Prison."
Gift link:
Canceling Stephen Colbert Isn’t Funny
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/o...
Gift link:
Canceling Stephen Colbert Isn’t Funny
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/o...
Opinion | Canceling Stephen Colbert Isn’t Funny
www.nytimes.com
July 19, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Good column by the often wonderful @mollyjongfast.bsky.social .
And yeah, @jeffjarvis.bsky.social gave us gift link so go read it please.
And yeah, @jeffjarvis.bsky.social gave us gift link so go read it please.
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This is a great list of some fantastic spots in Los Angeles. Good stuff from @estarla.bsky.social. And glad to see the bar I work at made the cut. www.bonappetit.com/story/best-b...
The 8 Best Bars in Los Angeles Right Now
Big, national names are building a local audience, while homegrown talent dazzle with their attention to craft.
www.bonappetit.com
July 14, 2025 at 4:23 PM
This is a great list of some fantastic spots in Los Angeles. Good stuff from @estarla.bsky.social. And glad to see the bar I work at made the cut. www.bonappetit.com/story/best-b...
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My mom and stepdad are from the same diaspora group as Zohran Mamdani’s dad (same like “my stepdad was kicked out of the same town and knows some of his classmates”) and apparently the New York Times doesn’t understand how diaspora works, so I am going to tell you a little about my mom’s people!
July 3, 2025 at 11:25 PM
My mom and stepdad are from the same diaspora group as Zohran Mamdani’s dad (same like “my stepdad was kicked out of the same town and knows some of his classmates”) and apparently the New York Times doesn’t understand how diaspora works, so I am going to tell you a little about my mom’s people!
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documenting what we all knew: Trump was teetering on financial collapse until he won the election, now he’s cashing in
(gift link)
(gift link)
Trump’s Finances Were Shaky. Then He Began to Capitalize on His Comeback.
www.nytimes.com
July 2, 2025 at 5:32 PM
documenting what we all knew: Trump was teetering on financial collapse until he won the election, now he’s cashing in
(gift link)
(gift link)
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The entire Latino population in the U.S. is 65 million. She means all of us.
July 2, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The entire Latino population in the U.S. is 65 million. She means all of us.
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This @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social video is absolutely INCREDIBLE. The numbers he cites, the strategy and results they produced — it’s the future. When have you heard *any* campaign talk about this, ever? (Video split in 2 to fit in Bluesky’s limits)
July 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
This @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social video is absolutely INCREDIBLE. The numbers he cites, the strategy and results they produced — it’s the future. When have you heard *any* campaign talk about this, ever? (Video split in 2 to fit in Bluesky’s limits)
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How does anyone justify this? Seriously, how?
74 killed in Gaza as Israeli forces strike a cafe and fire on people seeking food
Witnesses and medics in Gaza say an Israeli airstrike on a seaside cafe has killed at least 30 people in Gaza City.
apnews.com
July 1, 2025 at 5:05 AM
How does anyone justify this? Seriously, how?
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As an anti-Zionist Jew, I’d love advice from progressive, anti-nationalist Christians on how you navigate connection to your religious identity while its most visible & influential face is a faction of racist, empire-seeking supremacists
June 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
As an anti-Zionist Jew, I’d love advice from progressive, anti-nationalist Christians on how you navigate connection to your religious identity while its most visible & influential face is a faction of racist, empire-seeking supremacists
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Mark and Melissa saw the humanity in everyone. Let’s honor them by doing the same.
June 28, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Mark and Melissa saw the humanity in everyone. Let’s honor them by doing the same.
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If the GOP reconciliation bill passes, ICE gets through FY2029:
- $45 billion for detention, on top of the current annual budget of $3.4 billion
- $14.4 billion for transportation and removal, on top of the current annual budget of $750 million
- $8 billion for hiring/retention
- Billions more.
- $45 billion for detention, on top of the current annual budget of $3.4 billion
- $14.4 billion for transportation and removal, on top of the current annual budget of $750 million
- $8 billion for hiring/retention
- Billions more.
June 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
If the GOP reconciliation bill passes, ICE gets through FY2029:
- $45 billion for detention, on top of the current annual budget of $3.4 billion
- $14.4 billion for transportation and removal, on top of the current annual budget of $750 million
- $8 billion for hiring/retention
- Billions more.
- $45 billion for detention, on top of the current annual budget of $3.4 billion
- $14.4 billion for transportation and removal, on top of the current annual budget of $750 million
- $8 billion for hiring/retention
- Billions more.
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Black people are over represented in deportations, many of the most questionable ones are to the Caribbean and specifically Jamaica
I would like to fight
I would like to fight
Deporting children of military veterans because they were born on an overseas military base.
This man has no citizenship now.
This man has no citizenship now.
Texas Man Born to U.S. Soldier on U.S. Army Base Abroad Deported
He has no citizenship to any country, despite SCOTUS case
www.austinchronicle.com
June 26, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Black people are over represented in deportations, many of the most questionable ones are to the Caribbean and specifically Jamaica
I would like to fight
I would like to fight
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Important coverage of today’s press conference from @lataco.bsky.social. Please share:
The lawyer and family of Anthony, the photographer who was arrested by LAPD while covering an ICE operation where a tamal vendor was being detained held a press conference this morning in his support.
🎥 Noe Adame
🎥 Noe Adame
June 21, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Important coverage of today’s press conference from @lataco.bsky.social. Please share:
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three years ago, Vox Media reached an agreement with its union securing one of the *strongest* contracts in digital media.
and now they won't budge on basic protections? shame on management. solidarity with my vox media union pals!!!!
i hear they're ready to strike!!!
and now they won't budge on basic protections? shame on management. solidarity with my vox media union pals!!!!
i hear they're ready to strike!!!
It’s been a long day of bargaining with Vox Media, fighting hard to get a fair contract with better salaries, AI protections, the inclusion of the Dodo in our union, and much more. Come tomorrow, there’s only two days left in our contract — Vox Media, stop dragging your feet.
June 12, 2025 at 9:27 PM
three years ago, Vox Media reached an agreement with its union securing one of the *strongest* contracts in digital media.
and now they won't budge on basic protections? shame on management. solidarity with my vox media union pals!!!!
i hear they're ready to strike!!!
and now they won't budge on basic protections? shame on management. solidarity with my vox media union pals!!!!
i hear they're ready to strike!!!
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Seeing a massive divide online between Angelenos of all political stripes who understand that the protests in LA yesterday were mostly peaceful and any violence was ICE-initiated and East Coast establishment liberals lecturing “the left” on how riots just amplify right wing talking points.
June 8, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Seeing a massive divide online between Angelenos of all political stripes who understand that the protests in LA yesterday were mostly peaceful and any violence was ICE-initiated and East Coast establishment liberals lecturing “the left” on how riots just amplify right wing talking points.
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FUCK RICKY LINTON! FUCK LAPD!
LAPD officer Rick Linton is fucking unhinged and unloading on protesters at point blank range. FUCK THIS PIG!!
June 10, 2025 at 4:56 AM
FUCK RICKY LINTON! FUCK LAPD!
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LAPD FIRING ON US AT POINT BLANK. TAKING MULTIPLE SHOTS AY THE CHEST AND HEAD AREA!!
FUCK LAPD!!
FUCK LAPD!!
June 10, 2025 at 4:53 AM
LAPD FIRING ON US AT POINT BLANK. TAKING MULTIPLE SHOTS AY THE CHEST AND HEAD AREA!!
FUCK LAPD!!
FUCK LAPD!!
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Protesters sitting in front of police chanting peaceful protest
June 10, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Protesters sitting in front of police chanting peaceful protest
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Just watching on local news now, but there are maybe 100 protesters carrying signs, being blocked by a line of police cars that stretch for three city blocks.
June 10, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Just watching on local news now, but there are maybe 100 protesters carrying signs, being blocked by a line of police cars that stretch for three city blocks.
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Rep. Maxine Waters calmly attempts to access LA Federal Building to check on David Huerta and is denied, recalling lawless shabby treatment of mayor Ras Baraka and Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Rob Menendez and LaMonica McIver when they attempted to access a NJ ICE facility
Maxine Waters barred entry to Los Angeles Federal Building amid riots
Rep. Maxine Waters, D- Calif., on Sunday was barred from entering the Los Angeles Federal Building by the National Guard.
kutv.com
June 9, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Rep. Maxine Waters calmly attempts to access LA Federal Building to check on David Huerta and is denied, recalling lawless shabby treatment of mayor Ras Baraka and Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Rob Menendez and LaMonica McIver when they attempted to access a NJ ICE facility
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Dozens of journalists were assaulted by law enforcement in Los Angeles this weekend.
The press were just doing their job -- a sacred one explicitly protected by law.
Press rights orgs will follow up collectively tomorrow.
Tonight, I emailed evidence to local/state/federal officials. My sign off:
The press were just doing their job -- a sacred one explicitly protected by law.
Press rights orgs will follow up collectively tomorrow.
Tonight, I emailed evidence to local/state/federal officials. My sign off:
June 9, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Dozens of journalists were assaulted by law enforcement in Los Angeles this weekend.
The press were just doing their job -- a sacred one explicitly protected by law.
Press rights orgs will follow up collectively tomorrow.
Tonight, I emailed evidence to local/state/federal officials. My sign off:
The press were just doing their job -- a sacred one explicitly protected by law.
Press rights orgs will follow up collectively tomorrow.
Tonight, I emailed evidence to local/state/federal officials. My sign off:
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Content warning: blood, serious head injury. A woman was run down and trampled and clubbed by LAPD officers on horseback. She appears to be seriously injured and bleeding from the head as an officer drags her limp body along the pavement.
June 9, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Content warning: blood, serious head injury. A woman was run down and trampled and clubbed by LAPD officers on horseback. She appears to be seriously injured and bleeding from the head as an officer drags her limp body along the pavement.
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This seems important from Jake Sherman
June 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
This seems important from Jake Sherman