Entrepreneurship

John Tsui opening new Restaurant

Zip in and go at Ziingo (now open for business)

Chances are good that if you ask someone what Kalamazoo-area restaurants are their favorite, Chinn Chinn will be on that list. Its owner and chef John Tsui talks with Zinta Aistars about his career in the restaurant business and his latest venture, Ziingo. 

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