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Big Business in Little Saigon
Season 2
Episode 202
Three Asian-American entrepreneurs talk about the secrets of their success: Tim Wildin, the young Chipotle executive whose Thai aunties’ recipes contribute to the menu at Shophouse; Lynda Trang Dai, once known as the Vietnamese Madonna and now the queen of banh mi sandwiches in Orange County’s Little Saigon; and Charles Phan, the ground-breaking chef whose restaurant was named best in the country.
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In Paris, pho, coffee, and bánh mì reveal a Vietnamese history beneath the surface.
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In London, tea, spices, and peppers tell the story of the British Empire.
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In Italy, Chinese and Italian cuisines collide and reveal a shared love of food and hospitality.
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In Copenhagen, Asian chefs apply New Nordic seasonality to dishes shaped by their histories.
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Across Taiwan, artisans produce staples like soy sauce, hot sauce, tofu & rice in hand-crafted ways.
