The History of Chinese Zodiac Placemats in Chinese-American Restaurants | Eater
"An institution that presented the 2017 exhibit 'Sour, Sweet, Bitter, Spicy: Stories of Chinese Food and Identity in America,' co-curated by Kian Lam Kho; the museum’s work emphasizes how elements like the Chinese zodiac placemat function as familiar cultural symbols and accessible entry points for non-Chinese diners to engage with Chinese-American food and identity." - Jaya Saxena
