From left, staffers, Helen Zhu, Nikki Lin, Angela Chow, co-owner and Zeng Li, executive chef. (Staten Island Advance/Carol Ann Benanti)
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Angela Chow wears a lot of hats these days.
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Spicy Gulf Shrimp: sauteed jumbo shrimp with green and red peppers, onions, carrots and celery. (Staten Island Advance/Carol Ann Benanti)
Not only does she sit at the helm as co-owner of Jade Asian Bistro & Bar, but doubles as its general manager and bar server at its Asian-inspired bar. Here, she creates the best in customized craft cocktails and welcomes each diner by name every night.
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Tom Yum, Thai spicy and sour soup with shrimp and rice angel hair noodles. (Staten Island Advance/Carol Ann Benanti)
With a background in culinary arts, the Singapore native then offers her suggestion — or “bartender’s choice” — for the evening’s “exotic” drink that she says will best accompany the restaurant’s diverse Asian fusion cuisine.
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Tasty chicken with garlic sauce garnishsed with broccoli and red peppers. (Staten Island Advance/Carol Ann Benanti)
In fact, we visited the eatery on the last night of Chinese New Year — “Year of the Rat” — and observed Chow toasting to health, success and prosperity together with her steady diners.
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The bar and lounge at Jade Asian Bistro & Lounge. (Courtesy/Staten Island Young Professionals)
THE CUISINE AND DECOR
Asian Fusion is characterized by ingredients not only found in traditional Asian dishes, but in other cuisines as well. It’s really more about experimenting with different flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques — in order to create an unusual and innovative menu.
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Chinese tea is served in a cast iron tea pot at Jade Asian Bistro & Bar. (Staten Island Advance/Carol Ann Benanti)
And though seasonal dishes reflect elements of the diverse cultures of Asia, true Asian fusion pays tribute to traditions and techniques of countries like Singapore, Thailand, Japan, Malaysia and Taiwan — just to mention a few. But at the same time, it intermingles a hint of American cuisine along the way.
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From left, Joe Diorio, Giovana Maniscalco, Chris Hardt and Eddie Lopez. (Staten Island Advance/Carol Ann Benanti)
FYI: Asian Fusion has been around for a long time in other countries, but it wasn’t until the 1960s that it became popular in the United States. And since that time, it’s really taken off.
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Donna and Anthony Coco. (Staten Island Advance/Carol Ann Benanti)
In addition to its authentic Asian cuisine, Jade Asian Bistro & Bar has cozy décor that makes for a relaxing, quiet, dining experience.
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Diane and Michael DiPerte. (Staten Island Advance/Carol Ann Benanti)
THE MENU
“During the winter months people enjoy more spicy dishes,” says Chow, “such as our Broth of Tom Yum, Thai spicy and sour soup with shrimp and rice angel hair noodles and our Malaysian Curry Broth."
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Linda and Dan Romolo. (Staten Island Advance/Carol Ann Benanti)
Chow, who’s been at the restaurant for five years, serves as co-owner along with Ming Lam.
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Attractive wall decor serve as accents at Jade Asian Bistro & Bar. (Staten Island Advance/Carol Ann Benanti)
“Here we never use corn starch or MSG,” Chow continues. “And we never use bucket sauces, but rather prepare our fresh dipping sauces separately to accompany every dish. And you can even ask for your individual sauce on the side. We prepare one for each diner. We customize our dishes according to our customers’ needs. And we use only fresh vegetables, and never from a can.”
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Chicken fried rice garnished with a sprig of fresh parsley. (Staten Island Advance/Carol Ann Benanti)
From the menu: Favorite appetizers include succulent Asian Hickory Smoked Ribs, crispy fried Shrimp Wonton, Miso and Hot and Sour soup and Broth Noodles.
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Succulent barbecue spare ribs is a popular appetizer at Jade Asian Bistro & Bar. (Staten Island Advance/Carol Ann Benanti)
Then there's entrees like Spicy Gulf Shrimp, Chicken in Garlic Sauce and Hibachi Steak, Chicken and Shrimp — and Teriyaki dishes that are all highly recommended.
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Authentic color-coordinated Asian decor adorns Jade Asian Bistro & Bar in New Dorp. (Staten Island Advance/Carol Ann Benanti)
Desserts vary, but don’t leave without sampling the Fried Oreo and Chocolate Shoffle Cake.
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Staffers at Jade Asian Bistro & Bar are from left, Helen Zhu, Nikki Lin, Angela Chow, co-owner and Zeng Li, executive chef. (Staten Island Advance/Carol Ann Benanti)
CHARITABLE EVENTS
Chow went on to explain the eatery prides itself on hosting fundraisers to benefit local charitable organizations like the Staten Island Rotary Clubs and young professional clubs, events which were all a huge success, she reveals.
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The well lit bar at Jade Asian Bistro & Bar. (Staten Island Advance/Carol Ann Benanti)
Jade Asian Bistro & Bar is located at 331 New Dorp Lane. Phone 718 980-6880.
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