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Dan Q. Dao — Writer
Dan Q. Dao — Writer
Meet the Famous YouTuber Who Makes Texas Restaurants Go Viral
Food & Drink Texas Monthly 9/18/22 Food & Drink Texas Monthly 9/18/22

Meet the Famous YouTuber Who Makes Texas Restaurants Go Viral

Dallas food vlogger, who has four million subscribers, has brought great attention to mom-and-pop joints, but some aren't prepared for the crowds.

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How These Asian American Entrepreneurs Are Redefining the Millennial Pantry
Food & Drink Saveur 9/18/22 Food & Drink Saveur 9/18/22

How These Asian American Entrepreneurs Are Redefining the Millennial Pantry

"We never felt seen by the ‘ethnic’ aisle in mainstream grocery stores.”

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This Snack Expert Knows What You're Going to Eat and Drink Next—Even Before You Do
Food & Drink Food & Wine 9/17/22 Food & Drink Food & Wine 9/17/22

This Snack Expert Knows What You're Going to Eat and Drink Next—Even Before You Do

Through her self-made Snaxshot digital universe, Andrea Hernández captures the culinary zeitgeist, manifests trends, and builds a new kind of online community.

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Nas Returns to His Roots with Sweet Chick
Food & Drink, Music Paper 9/17/22 Food & Drink, Music Paper 9/17/22

Nas Returns to His Roots with Sweet Chick

The rap king of Queens is coming home, and he's bringing chicken and waffles.

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Bourdain’s Assistant Laurie Woolever On His Life, Legacy, And Love For Vietnam
Food & Drink Vietcetera 9/16/22 Food & Drink Vietcetera 9/16/22

Bourdain’s Assistant Laurie Woolever On His Life, Legacy, And Love For Vietnam

We spoke to Woolever about her latest book, Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography, and her memories traveling with the chef and television host in Central Vietnam.

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Anthony Bourdain Asked Us to Have a Greater Sense of Obligation—to Trauma, to Triumph, and to Food
Food & Drink, Culture Esquire 9/16/22 Food & Drink, Culture Esquire 9/16/22

Anthony Bourdain Asked Us to Have a Greater Sense of Obligation—to Trauma, to Triumph, and to Food

A cultural ally, he was true to his voice, and he set an example we'd do well to follow.

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The Best Japanese Whisky: A Guide for the Thirsty and Curious
Food & Drink GQ 9/16/22 Food & Drink GQ 9/16/22

The Best Japanese Whisky: A Guide for the Thirsty and Curious

What to expect, what to buy, and how to drink it.

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A Vietnamese Coffee Movement Is Brewing Across America
Food & Drink Imbibe 9/16/22 Food & Drink Imbibe 9/16/22

A Vietnamese Coffee Movement Is Brewing Across America

With specialty Vietnamese beans meeting precision brewing and freewheeling ingredient innovation, there’s never been a better time to drink cà phê.

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The Star Teen Chef Taking Over New York
Food & Drink Paper 9/16/22 Food & Drink Paper 9/16/22

The Star Teen Chef Taking Over New York

At Gem, the 19-year-old culinary wunderkind leads a team of like-minded talents with a goal of reimagining fine dining.

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The World’s First Premium African Caribbean Rum Reimagines a 400-Year-Old Category
Food & Drink Saveur 9/15/22 Food & Drink Saveur 9/15/22

The World’s First Premium African Caribbean Rum Reimagines a 400-Year-Old Category

Black-owned and bartender-owned, Equiano is a nuanced and dynamic spirit in more ways than one.

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How Diners Pressured NYC’s Restaurateurs to Be More ‘Ethical’
Food & Drink Eater 9/15/22 Food & Drink Eater 9/15/22

How Diners Pressured NYC’s Restaurateurs to Be More ‘Ethical’

From zero-waste initiatives to a greater focus on LGBT inclusivity, NYC restaurants are marketing themselves as “ethical” to keep up with customer demands

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So Is it Okay to Eat At Chick-fil-A Now?
Food & Drink Delish 9/15/22 Food & Drink Delish 9/15/22

So Is it Okay to Eat At Chick-fil-A Now?

Politics are typically best kept off the dinner table, they say, but the current presidency has marked a banner era for political statements made in the American food arena.

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Andrea Nguyen’s Latest Cookbook Is a Seminal Work for Vietnamese Cuisine
Food & Drink Saveur 9/15/22 Food & Drink Saveur 9/15/22

Andrea Nguyen’s Latest Cookbook Is a Seminal Work for Vietnamese Cuisine

Supermarkets, microwaves, and Instant Pots, oh my! The O.G. Vietnamese cooking authority on why the cuisine is more accessible than ever.

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Vietnamese-Cajun Crawfish Is the American Food of the Future
Food & Drink Vice 9/15/22 Food & Drink Vice 9/15/22

Vietnamese-Cajun Crawfish Is the American Food of the Future

Houston's spicy refugee-born specialty is finally getting national attention.

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Saigon's Food Scene Is Being Transformed by the Returning Vietnamese Diaspora
Food & Drink Vice 9/15/22 Food & Drink Vice 9/15/22

Saigon's Food Scene Is Being Transformed by the Returning Vietnamese Diaspora

Vietnamese expats, known as Viet Kieu, are returning to the city in droves—which has been great news for its food scene.

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Gay Bar, Meet Cocktail Bar
Food & Drink Vinepair 9/15/22 Food & Drink Vinepair 9/15/22

Gay Bar, Meet Cocktail Bar

Gay bars are one of the last places in America you can’t always find a good drink.

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Kolaches Are the Texas Breakfast Staple Worth a Trip to the Lone Star State
Food & Drink Saveur 9/15/22 Food & Drink Saveur 9/15/22

Kolaches Are the Texas Breakfast Staple Worth a Trip to the Lone Star State

How the traditional Czech pastry became as quintessentially Texan as smoked brisket and pecan pie.

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The Peach Was a Sex Object Long Before 'Call Me By Your Name'
Food & Drink, Culture Vice 9/15/22 Food & Drink, Culture Vice 9/15/22

The Peach Was a Sex Object Long Before 'Call Me By Your Name'

Not since the advent of the emoji has the peach enjoyed as much attention as it did in director Luca Guadagnino’s Call Me By Your Name.

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Houston’s Water Spinach Village is Fighting for its Life
Food & Drink Saveur 9/15/22 Food & Drink Saveur 9/15/22

Houston’s Water Spinach Village is Fighting for its Life

The Cambodian farming town of Rosharon, just 30 miles from downtown Houston, is still reeling from Hurricane Harvey. Today, farmers face not just the loss of their homes, but also their economic engine that supplies the region's restaurants and markets.

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