This celebrity goo was created by Scott Hardie.

This goo was worth a point in September 2026.

publication date: Thursday, September 3, 2026 (part of September 2026)

category: Cuisine

clue: Her landmark San Francisco restaurant brought the cuisine of Northern China (and the name of its language) to American diners, and its DNA lives on in the chain P.F. Chang's.

explanation: Chiang founded and operated The Mandarin, widely considered one of the most influential restaurants in America. Her son Philip co-founded P.F. Chang's. more…

intended difficulty: easy

solved by: Russ Wilhelm and Richard Slominsky


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