1943
Father - Yang Chi Su

Father - Yang Chi Su

Yang Chi Su, the father of renowned chef Susanna Foo, served as a lieutenant general…

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1964
Professor Dr. Wong, Western History Professor, Taiwan University

Professor Dr. Wong, Western History Professor, Taiwan University

Professor Dr. Wong — A professor of Western History at National Taiwan University, Dr. Wong…

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1967
Julia Child

Julia Child

Julia Child — An influential American chef, author, and television personality, Julia Child introduced French…

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1979
Jacob Rosenthal, Mentor / Founder & President of CIA

Jacob Rosenthal, Mentor / Founder & President of CIA

Jacob “Jack” Rosenthal — A highly influential restaurateur and mentor to Susanna Foo, Jack Rosenthal…

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1980
Chaine

Chaine

La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs – Charity and Community Engagement — Susanna Foo has participated in…

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1985
Suzanne Cohen

Suzanne Cohen

Told us to name the restaurant Susanna Foo

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1987
Esquire Magazine - Best New Restaurant of The Year

Esquire Magazine - Best New Restaurant of The Year

Esquire Magazine – Best New Restaurant of the Year — Shortly after opening Susanna Foo…

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1989
Food & Wine Magazine - Best New Chef

Food & Wine Magazine - Best New Chef

In 1989, Susanna Foo was honored by Food & Wine magazine as one of the…

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1995
Susanna Foo Chinese Cuisine: The Fabulous Flavors and Innovative Recipes of North America's Finest Chinese Cook.

Susanna Foo Chinese Cuisine: The Fabulous Flavors and Innovative Recipes of North America's Finest Chinese Cook.

Susanna Foo Chinese Cuisine: The Fabulous Flavors and Innovative Recipes of North America’s Finest Chinese…

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1996
Culinary Institute of America - Speaker and Award

Culinary Institute of America - Speaker and Award

Culinary Institute of America – Speaker and Honors — Susanna Foo studied at the Culinary…

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1997
James Beard Award - Best Chef Mid Atlantic

James Beard Award - Best Chef Mid Atlantic

James Beard Award – Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic (1997) — Susanna Foo was honored with the…

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2005
Susanna Foo Fresh Inspiration — New Approaches to Chinese Cuisine.

Susanna Foo Fresh Inspiration — New Approaches to Chinese Cuisine.

Susanna Foo: Fresh Inspiration — New Approaches to Chinese Cuisine (2007) — Susanna Foo’s second…

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2016
SuGa

SuGa

SuGa Opening (2016) — In early 2016, Susanna Foo made her long‑anticipated return to Center…

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2019
Member: Free Library Culinary Literary Council

Member: Free Library Culinary Literary Council

Free Library of Philadelphia – Culinary Literacy — Susanna Foo has contributed to the Free…

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2024
Accidental Chef

Accidental Chef

Memoir - Changed her life

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1962
Taiwan University

Taiwan University

Susanna Foo attended National Taiwan University, where she studied home economics, gaining formal training that…

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1965
E Hsin Foo - Husband

E Hsin Foo - Husband

E. Hsin Foo — Husband of Susanna Foo, E. Hsin Foo partnered with her in…

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1967
University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh — After immigrating to the United States, Susanna Foo studied at the…

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1979
Hu-Nan

Hu-Nan

Hu Nan — Susanna Foo’s first family restaurant in the United States, Hu Nan became…

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1983
Russel Baum, Best Friend

Russel Baum, Best Friend

Helped us find our restaurant location...

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1986
Susanna Foo Chinese Cuisine

Susanna Foo Chinese Cuisine

Susanna Foo Chinese Cuisine — Susanna Foo’s flagship restaurant in Center City, Philadelphia, became the…

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1988
International Food & Wine Society 10 Best Chefs

International Food & Wine Society 10 Best Chefs

International Food & Wine Society / Food & Wine – Best New Chefs (1989) —…

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1994
Robert Mondavi

Robert Mondavi

Robert Mondavi — Legendary winemaker Robert Mondavi recognized Susanna Foo’s culinary excellence by inviting her…

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1996
James Beard Award - Best International Cookbook

James Beard Award - Best International Cookbook

James Beard Award – Best International Cookbook (1996) — Susanna Foo’s cookbook, Susanna Foo Chinese…

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1996
John Mariani, Esquire Magazine, American Premiere Food Writer

John Mariani, Esquire Magazine, American Premiere Food Writer

John Mariani / Esquire Magazine — Renowned food writer John Mariani first met Susanna Foo…

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2003
Suilan

Suilan

Suilan – Borgata Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City (2003) — In 2003, Susanna Foo expanded…

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2006
Susanna Foo Gourmet Kitchen

Susanna Foo Gourmet Kitchen

Susanna Foo Gourmet Kitchen (2006) — In 2006, Susanna Foo opened Susanna Foo Gourmet Kitchen…

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2017
Board Member - ALS Philadelphia

Board Member - ALS Philadelphia

ALS Charity Involvement — Susanna Foo has supported organizations and fundraising efforts for ALS (Amyotrophic…

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2020
Asian American Womens Coalition Board Member

Asian American Womens Coalition Board Member

Asian American Women’s Coalition – Advisory Board Member — Susanna Foo has served as an…

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2024
Kanton Father in Law

Kanton Father in Law

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1943
Father - Yang Chi Su

Father - Yang Chi Su

Yang Chi Su, the father of renowned chef Susanna Foo, served as a lieutenant general…

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1962
Taiwan University

Taiwan University

Susanna Foo attended National Taiwan University, where she studied home economics, gaining formal training that…

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1964
Professor Dr. Wong, Western History Professor, Taiwan University

Professor Dr. Wong, Western History Professor, Taiwan University

Professor Dr. Wong — A professor of Western History at National Taiwan University, Dr. Wong…

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1965
E Hsin Foo - Husband

E Hsin Foo - Husband

E. Hsin Foo — Husband of Susanna Foo, E. Hsin Foo partnered with her in…

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1967
Julia Child

Julia Child

Julia Child — An influential American chef, author, and television personality, Julia Child introduced French…

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1967
University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh — After immigrating to the United States, Susanna Foo studied at the…

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1979
Jacob Rosenthal, Mentor / Founder & President of CIA

Jacob Rosenthal, Mentor / Founder & President of CIA

Jacob “Jack” Rosenthal — A highly influential restaurateur and mentor to Susanna Foo, Jack Rosenthal…

Read More

1979
Hu-Nan

Hu-Nan

Hu Nan — Susanna Foo’s first family restaurant in the United States, Hu Nan became…

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1980
Chaine

Chaine

La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs – Charity and Community Engagement — Susanna Foo has participated in…

Read More

1983
Russel Baum, Best Friend

Russel Baum, Best Friend

Helped us find our restaurant location...

Read More

1985
Suzanne Cohen

Suzanne Cohen

Told us to name the restaurant Susanna Foo

Read More

1986
Susanna Foo Chinese Cuisine

Susanna Foo Chinese Cuisine

Susanna Foo Chinese Cuisine — Susanna Foo’s flagship restaurant in Center City, Philadelphia, became the…

Read More

1987
Esquire Magazine - Best New Restaurant of The Year

Esquire Magazine - Best New Restaurant of The Year

Esquire Magazine – Best New Restaurant of the Year — Shortly after opening Susanna Foo…

Read More

1988
International Food & Wine Society 10 Best Chefs

International Food & Wine Society 10 Best Chefs

International Food & Wine Society / Food & Wine – Best New Chefs (1989) —…

Read More

1989
Food & Wine Magazine - Best New Chef

Food & Wine Magazine - Best New Chef

In 1989, Susanna Foo was honored by Food & Wine magazine as one of the…

Read More

1994
Robert Mondavi

Robert Mondavi

Robert Mondavi — Legendary winemaker Robert Mondavi recognized Susanna Foo’s culinary excellence by inviting her…

Read More

1995
Susanna Foo Chinese Cuisine: The Fabulous Flavors and Innovative Recipes of North America's Finest Chinese Cook.

Susanna Foo Chinese Cuisine: The Fabulous Flavors and Innovative Recipes of North America's Finest Chinese Cook.

Susanna Foo Chinese Cuisine: The Fabulous Flavors and Innovative Recipes of North America’s Finest Chinese…

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1996
James Beard Award - Best International Cookbook

James Beard Award - Best International Cookbook

James Beard Award – Best International Cookbook (1996) — Susanna Foo’s cookbook, Susanna Foo Chinese…

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1996
Culinary Institute of America - Speaker and Award

Culinary Institute of America - Speaker and Award

Culinary Institute of America – Speaker and Honors — Susanna Foo studied at the Culinary…

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1996
John Mariani, Esquire Magazine, American Premiere Food Writer

John Mariani, Esquire Magazine, American Premiere Food Writer

John Mariani / Esquire Magazine — Renowned food writer John Mariani first met Susanna Foo…

Read More

1997
James Beard Award - Best Chef Mid Atlantic

James Beard Award - Best Chef Mid Atlantic

James Beard Award – Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic (1997) — Susanna Foo was honored with the…

Read More

2003
Suilan

Suilan

Suilan – Borgata Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City (2003) — In 2003, Susanna Foo expanded…

Read More

2005
Susanna Foo Fresh Inspiration — New Approaches to Chinese Cuisine.

Susanna Foo Fresh Inspiration — New Approaches to Chinese Cuisine.

Susanna Foo: Fresh Inspiration — New Approaches to Chinese Cuisine (2007) — Susanna Foo’s second…

Read More

2006
Susanna Foo Gourmet Kitchen

Susanna Foo Gourmet Kitchen

Susanna Foo Gourmet Kitchen (2006) — In 2006, Susanna Foo opened Susanna Foo Gourmet Kitchen…

Read More

2016
SuGa

SuGa

SuGa Opening (2016) — In early 2016, Susanna Foo made her long‑anticipated return to Center…

Read More

2017
Board Member - ALS Philadelphia

Board Member - ALS Philadelphia

ALS Charity Involvement — Susanna Foo has supported organizations and fundraising efforts for ALS (Amyotrophic…

Read More

2019
Member: Free Library Culinary Literary Council

Member: Free Library Culinary Literary Council

Free Library of Philadelphia – Culinary Literacy — Susanna Foo has contributed to the Free…

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2020
Asian American Womens Coalition Board Member

Asian American Womens Coalition Board Member

Asian American Women’s Coalition – Advisory Board Member — Susanna Foo has served as an…

Read More

2024
Accidental Chef

Accidental Chef

Memoir - Changed her life

Read More

2024
Kanton Father in Law

Kanton Father in Law

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