Tai Ping Koon and the roasted pigeon dish that may have changed the course of history

Hong Kong (CNN) — A massive blue and red neon sign hovers above a narrow alley off busy Nathan Road in Hong Kong’s Yau Ma Tei area. Its five bold Chinese characters read “Tai Ping Koon Restaurant” — the famous name of the very first Chinese-owned “Western” restaurant in China. Today, it’s one of the … Read more

Pigeon Falls veteran receives Congressional Gold Medal for WWII service

WHITEHALL, Wis. (WEAU) – A 105-year-old Pigeon Falls native is being recognized for his service to the United States during World War II. Friends, family, and fellow veterans filled the Whitehall High School auditorium Monday to witness Reynolds Plots be awarded a Congressional Gold Medal. Tomter was a member of the U.S. Merchant Marines when … Read more