Dec 19, 2018 | Asian, Food and Bev, Story
“I kept saying to myself, ‘I can be the one-woman Khao Man Gai!'” – Nong Poonsukwattana Author and Photos: Kim Nguyen Nong Poonsukwattana grew up watching her mother work long, grueling hours as a restaurant...
Dec 18, 2018 | Food and Bev, Hispanic, Latino/a/x, Story
“We know we can’t beat Grandma’s tamales, but for us, it’s very much about community.” – Jaime Soltero Jr. Jaime Soltero Jr. grew up working in his parents’ Mexican restaurant, but it wasn’t until he traveled to...
Nov 26, 2018 | Black or African American, Food and Bev, Story
“We brought a change into Kenton that’s undeniable, we had a great effect on the upward mobility on this community, and that makes me very, very proud.” — Pastor E.D. Mondaine As the founder of Po’Shines restaurant,...
Nov 12, 2018 | Asian, Food and Bev, Story
“When someone enters the restaurant, Van is prepared: “When they step in the door I know what they want: no spicy, no blood, no pork, on onion. I know! I just make the food and they sit down.” — Van Nguyen Back in 2004, Vinh...
