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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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Travel around China and the U.S. to see how widespread the farm to table movement is.
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Danielle gets back to her roots with the distinctive, rustic cuisine of Taiwan.
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Danielle visits agriculturists large and small, traditional and cutting edge.
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Track the evolution of Chinese food in America with with Chinese-American restaurateurs.
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A visit to Google's purveyors showcases the ethos of the Bay Area food culture.