The Year of the Rat: Everything You Need to Know
While last year was positively piggy, this year starting Jan. 25, we’re raving about the rat. Here’s everything you need to know about this resourceful rodent.
Andrew Yung of PINTRILL: Putting a Pin in Pop Culture, Obsessions, and Things We Just Love
Who doesn’t love an enamel pin? We do! That’s why we’re so excited to announce our official collaboration with PINTRILL. We had the chance to speak with the company’s co-founder, Andrew Yung, about how he started the company, what he’s obsessed with right now, and his love of beverages.
From Abundance to Victory: Five Ways Fish Swim in Significance in Asian Culture
If you’ve ever perused our aisles or website, you might have noticed that fish are a big theme in everything from ceramics to parasols to lanterns. That’s because the aquatic creature plays an important role in various Asian cultures. Here are five ways our finned friends swim in significance.
Feast Meets West Podcast: The Asian Snack Aisle
The Feast Meets West podcast of the Heritage Radio Network spoke to Pearl River President Joanne Kwong about her favorite Asian snacks, our best-selling classic items, and much more.
More Than a Dress: A Brief History of the Cheongsam
The cheongsam — also known as the qipao — might be considered the epitome of Chinese fashion. But how did this iconic item come about?
Banana Mag Co-Founder Vicki Ho’s Epic Wedding Celebration
When we learned that Banana Magazine co-founder and Pearl River friend, Vicki Ho, was getting married this July, we were so happy for her. Then when she asked us to be her decor partner, we were doubly so.
Artist-in-Residence Amy Hwang: How Passion and Pragmatism Can Go Hand in Hand
In her TED talk, New Yorker cartoonist Amy Hwang talks about her journey from full-time to architect to freelance cartoonist, all the while juggling single motherhood. We had the chance to chat with Amy about her journey as well as her advice for budding cartoonists.
Artist-in-Residence Jeremy Nguyen: Mining Life for Cartoon Gems
We first met New Yorker cartoonist Jeremy Nguyen at the opening reception for former artist-in-residence Dingding Hu. Almost exactly a year later, he’s a co-curator — along with fellow New Yorker cartoonist Amy Hwang — of our latest art exhibition, Asian Babies: Works from Asian ‘New Yorker’ Cartoonists.
What Our Intern Did This Summer: Learning About Small Business and Relearning the Definition of Success
This summer we were so happy to welcome intern Pearl Ngai, Cornell University class of 2022. In this essay she discusses what she did with us this summer, and what she’s learned.
Pearl River in Japan: Fun Times and Fun Facts, Part 2
We’re back from Japan! While we’re sad our trip is over, we’re happy to bring you even more fun times and fun facts. Check it out!