Tours
Chef Shirley with friends (top row, left-right) Dean Fearing, Samantha Brown, Chely Wright, (bottom row, left-right) Alvin Leung, Dimitri and Colin, and Billy Joel.
Background
Former English as a Second Language teacher, Shirley Fong-Torres worked for Levi Strauss & Co., but she found her true path in life in 1984: "To teach and entertain people while sharing my love for Chinese history and food." The author of four books and numerous food and travel articles, Shirley also guest starred on the Food Network, Discovery, Fine Living-TV, and PBS shows, as well as the Rachael Ray talk show during her life.
Her legacy continues to inspire the Wok Wiz team today who, led by Shirley’s daughter Tina and the same food-loving chefs and guides, keep Wok Wiz true to its original mission: "For our new friends to leave us with a greater understanding of the Chinese immigrants and their contributions to American life, and with good food and memories."
