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section: culture
first_reported: 2026-11-04 23:06 EST
updated: 2026-11-04 23:06 EST
status: reported
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# Awkwafina learns to cook to revive family's Queens restaurant

NBC New York reported that actor Awkwafina is learning to cook to help revive her family's restaurant in Queens.

Section: [Culture & Events](/new-york/section/life.md) · Entities: [Awkwafina](/new-york/wiki/awkwafina.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC New York](https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/awkwafina-learns-to-cook-open-queen-restaurant-lums/6568601/), 2026-11-04 23:06 EST: ‘Crazy Rich Asians' star Awkwafina learns to cook to revive her family's Queens restaurant

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