Martin Yan visited UC Davis for a cooking demo last week. (JJ Noel/UC Davis) When Martin Yan arrived in Davis as an international student in 1969, the minimum wage in California was just $1.65, but he ...

Celebrity chef and UC Davis alum Martin Yan, shown during a cooking demonstration at the Shields Library in September, will entertain diners at Latitude Restaurant Friday during a visit as guest chef.

The acclaimed author and host of ‘Yan Can Cook’ shares his noodle know-how. From earthy soba and bouncy udon to stir-fried egg noodles hot out of the wok, noodles are among the world’s most versatile ...