Vickie An
Intrepid arts & culture journalist.
Writer/Editor specializing in branded content, social enterprise, tech, small biz, personal finance and entertainment. Willing to: Watch TV/movies, travel, and dine in the name of journalism.
The Washington Post
The Florida Lore Tour
Get to know a different side of the Sunshine State with a visit to these five destinations steeped in history, nostalgia and straight-up fun.
blog.resy.com
At Bludorn, the Mission Is to Reveal the Beauty of Gulf Coast Cooking
Launching a brand-new restaurant in a brand-new city in the midst of a global pandemic probably wasn’t on chef and restaurateur Aaron Bludorn’s bingo card.
blog.resy.com
Omakase at Neo Mixes East and West and Everything in Between
What differentiates the omakase at Houston's Neo from everyone else is the chefs' avant-garde approach, mixing Japanese tradition, their Mexican heritage, and more.
The Guardian
Improving breast cancer care in Tanzania
Around half of women diagnosed with breast cancer in Tanzania lose their lives to the disease. Here’s how Jhpiego and The Pfizer Foundation are collaborating to help improve the lives of women with breast cancer.
blog.resy.com
A Restaurateur’s Guide to Eating in Houston’s Asiatown
As someone who grew up in the heart of Houston’s Asiatown — and who is still deeply embedded in the community today, both as a restaurant owner and activist — Debbie Chen knows a thing or two about where to grab specialty bites in the area.
partners.wsj.com
Taking Talent From Busywork to Breakthroughs
Delivering on the promise of artificial intelligence starts with unlocking your organization’s human potential.
partners.wsj.com
A Legacy of Support
Nearly a century after drilling its first Colorado well, Chevron still delivers affordable, reliable energy to residents.
blog.resy.com
Xin Chao’s Homage to Vietnamese Home Cooking, As Seen Through Five Dishes
For Christine Ha, owner of acclaimed Houston restaurants The Blind Goat and Xin Chao, cooking has always been deeply personal.
healthmatters.nyp.org
Mental Health in the AAPI Community: How to Overcome Barriers
Experts discuss the cultural and systemic barriers that have led Asian Americans to be the least likely racial or ethnic group to seek help for their mental health.
blog.resy.com
Now Open on Resy: Gris-Gris, Charlie’s Steak House, Chais Delachaise, and More
From Los Jefes’ Louisiana fried crawfish tacos to coconut curry mussels from Chais Delachaise, here are this month’s latest additions.
healthmatters.nyp.org
‘Death by a Thousand Cuts’: The Impact of Microaggressions on the AAPI Community
Psychiatrist Dr. Warren Ng discusses the historical roots of microaggressions, how they can lead to physical assaults, and the mental health toll they take on Asian Americans.
The Washington Post
Brave New (Digital) World
In the face of a pandemic, here’s how digital solutions changed lives for the better in five industries.
The Guardian
Investing in health and wellbeing at work doesn’t just benefit individuals, it’s also good for the bottom line
Businesses that prioritize health and safety are the ones positioned to succeed
blog.resy.com
Xin Chao, Bludorn, Yelo, and More: Houston Dining’s Best in 2021
We wanted to highlight our absolute favorites from 2021 as we close out the year. So please welcome our Best of The Hit List for 2021.
blog.resy.com
The December Hit List: UB Preserv, Toro Toro, Chivos, and More
Thanksgiving may be over and done, but there’s much more feasting to be had. After all, December is the ultimate season of indulgence, and the ever-evolving Houston restaurant scene has endless options to make this holiday the most delicious one yet.