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In Asian American Voices in the Making of Washington, D.C.’s Cultural Landscape Asian American chefs/restaurateurs share their lived experiences of opening restaurants in D.C. and introducing their heritage cuisines and flavors to local communities. All narrators have some shared experiences, yet uniquely individualized stories, echoing the diversity of geography, ethnicity, culture, and religions within the category of Asian American.

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Gene Itoh traces his father's side of family's lineage back to Japan, his childhood memories growing up as Japanese American in Washington metropolitan area, his young adult life in San Diego, his connection to the restaurant industry and career in healthcare industry, continuing the legacy of the father's restaurant, the restaurant staff, closing the restaurant, and D.C.'s changing dining scene.

Scope and Contents In this interview, Harry Lee Chow talks about growing up near Chinatown in Washington, D.C., the history of his ancestry, attending local schools, and the racial climate of the local area. Chow describes being a child of first generation immigrants from China and his initial childhood reluctance to learn his parents' native language and religion. Chow recalls the effects of Lady Bird Johnson's Beautification initiatives in Chinatown, the Chinatown Courtesy Patrol, the Chinatown Creative...

Scope and Contents In this interview, Jack Lee discusses his family's arrival in Chinatown in Washington, D.C. after the Second World War, growing up in the center of Chinatown, his father's grocery store, and being a part of the Lee Family Association. Lee describes going to school in a majority-Black neighborhood, practicing basketball, and working for the Mayor's Office of Youth Opportunity program where he planned activities for the youth in Chinatown, before it was cut when Marion Barry took office. Lee...

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In Asian American Voices in the Making of Washington, D.C.’s Cultural Landscape Asian American chefs/restaurateurs share their lived experiences of opening restaurants in D.C. and introducing their heritage cuisines and flavors to local communities. All narrators have some shared experiences, yet uniquely individualized stories, echoing the diversity of geography, ethnicity, culture, and religions within the category of Asian American.

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John Tran discusses his parents' journey to the US, his memories of growing up in Northern Virginia as Vietnamese American, working in various jobs and meeting his wife, opening and operating his restaurant in Washington, D.C.

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John Tran discusses his parents' journey to the US, his memories of growing up in Northern Virginia as Vietnamese American, working in various jobs and meeting his wife, opening and operating his restaurant in Washington, D.C.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

In Asian American Voices in the Making of Washington, D.C.’s Cultural Landscape Asian American chefs/restaurateurs share their lived experiences of opening restaurants in D.C. and introducing their heritage cuisines and flavors to local communities. All narrators have some shared experiences, yet uniquely individualized stories, echoing the diversity of geography, ethnicity, culture, and religions within the category of Asian American.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

In Asian American Voices in the Making of Washington, D.C.’s Cultural Landscape Asian American chefs/restaurateurs share their lived experiences of opening restaurants in D.C. and introducing their heritage cuisines and flavors to local communities. All narrators have some shared experiences, yet uniquely individualized stories, echoing the diversity of geography, ethnicity, culture, and religions within the category of Asian American.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

In Asian American Voices in the Making of Washington, D.C.’s Cultural Landscape Asian American chefs/restaurateurs share their lived experiences of opening restaurants in D.C. and introducing their heritage cuisines and flavors to local communities. All narrators have some shared experiences, yet uniquely individualized stories, echoing the diversity of geography, ethnicity, culture, and religions within the category of Asian American.