Where in the World is (Your Favorite) Bubble Tea?

On a whim, we asked you to tell us your favorite Taiwanese bubble tea places in your respective cities, and we got the suggestions posted below. We'll keep growing this list as you continue to give us your comments and favorites! We're particularly interested in hearing from all the small or under-represented cities nationwide, so that as our friends travel across the country, they'll know where to stop and rehydrate. Chandler, AZ: Boba Tea House, 2055 N Dobson Rd -- submitted by Liz Kuznia Alhambra,…

Bike Ride with TAP in San Diego

Date: Monday, January 21, 2013 Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm Location: Coronado Island Address: San Diego, CA Cost: $7 per hour Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/505432442841455 Come explore Coronado Island by taking a leisurely ride with Taiwanese American Professionals - San Diego (TAP-SD)! The island is extremely flat, so this makes the ride easy enough for everyone. We'll meet up at Bikes & Beyond (1201 1st St Ste 122, Coronado, CA 92118), which is near the ferry landing.…

Karaoke Night with TAP in San Diego

Date: Sunday, January 20, 2013 Time: 10:00pm - 1:00am Location: Karaoke 101 Address: 7578 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA Cost: $25 Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/392893667470462 This year Taiwanese American Professionals - San Diego (TAP-SD) is the proud host of the 2013 TAP/TACL National Midterm retreat. We are pairing this with a series of social activities for our members to celebrate America's Finest City! For night #2 (Sunday), we have reserved the…

The Tofu Not Eaten

An ode to Stinky Tofu in the voice of Robert Frost… The Tofu Not Eaten By Kristina Lin, Artwork by Kelly Lin Two tofu I was given in my childhood, And sorry I could not eat them both, And be a hungry child, long I stood, And sniffed at one as deep as I could, Until my nostril to the smell loath; Then smelled the other, just as tempting, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was fried and wanted tasting, Though as for that the time passed waiting, Had cooled them really…

Public Speaking Skills Workshop with Chicago TAP

Date: Sunday, January 20, 2013 Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Address: 400 N McClurg Ct, Suite 2207, Chicago, Il Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/218254538309892 Join Chicago Taiwanese American Professionals for our third installment of the Public Speaking workshop series. Tackle the #1 fear in the world with a supportive group of friends! “The success of your presentation will be judged not by the knowledge you send but by what the listener receives.” - Lilly Walters The…

TACL National Midterm Retreat Kick-Off Party in San Diego

Date: Saturday, January 19, 2013 Time: 10:00pm Location: Block 16 Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/123910854443436 This year, Taiwanese American Professionals - San Diego (TAP-SD) is the proud host of the 2013 TAP/TACL National Midterm retreat. We are pairing this with a series of social activities for our members to celebrate America's Finest City! We will kick-off the events with a night out in downtown at Block 16, a club in East Village. Party starts at 10:00…

Karaoke Idol with TAP in SF Bay Area

Date: Friday, January 18, 2013 Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm Location: Jaguar Karaoke Address: 4390 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA Cost: $15 members, $20 non-members Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/507424465968996 Do you have what it takes to be the Taiwanese American Professionals - San Francisco (TAP-SF) Karaoke Idol? Sing your heart out with friends old and new as we ring in the new year. Jaguar Karaoke has a wide selection of English and Mandarin songs so you can get your…

Happy Hour with TAPS in Seattle, WA

Date: Thursday, January 17, 2013 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: TIG Restaurant & Bar Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/312143992236848 Join Taiwanese American Professional Society Seattle (TAPS) for our first networking social and happy hour of 2013! There will be opportunities to network with other young professionals and meet and socialize with new friends. We would also love to hear your input on what kinds of events you would be interested in during the coming year.…

TAPpy Hour in SF Bay Area

Date: Thursday, January 17, 2013 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Pure Lounge Address: 146 S. Murphy Street, Sunnyvale, CA Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/267598913367451 Been traveling over the holidays and need a break? Now that it's officially the new year, join Taiwanese American Professionals - San Francisco (TAP-SF) on 1/17/13 at Pure Lounge in Sunnyvale! The posh lounge is a historical favorite for TAP-SF natives and conveniently located right next to the Sunnyvale…

TAPpy Hour in Washington DC

Date: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Capitol City Brewing Company (Downtown DC) Address: 1100 New York Ave NW Frnt 1, Washington, DC Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/523188477715844 Who doesn't like happy hour after a long day of work? Come out and celebrate the New Year with Taiwanese American Professionals - Washington, DC (TAP-DC) at Capitol City Brewing Company next Wednesday! About TAP-DC (TAP-DC is an official chapter of TACL/TAP.) Taiwanese…