Lebanese-Mexican Restaurant Evette’s Opens Today
Chicago chefs Rafael Esparza and Mitchell AbouJamra drew on family recipes to create Evette’s, a new restaurant that highlights Lebanese immigrants’ contributions to Mexican cuisine.
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Saigon Sisters and Demera Foster a Cross-cultural Bond During COVID
The restaurants are offering “World Food Tour” meal packages showcasing Vietnamese and Ethiopian cuisine.
Vietnamese sisters behind First Sip cafe “breaking the rules” of coffee and business
After closing for over two months during the COVID-19 pandemic, an Uptown cafe that blends Vietnamese and Western tastes reopens its doors.
Local Palestinian-American entrepreneurs spread peace and awareness through fashion line
Wear the Peace combines heritage, activism, and giving back to support those in need in the Middle East and beyond.
Serbian home style cooking brought to life on Chicago’s North Side
After coming to the United States, the Jeftenic family faced layoffs, illness, and homelessness before opening the Astoria Bakery and Cafe.
Indian and Mexican flavors meet in Pilsen
Casa Indigo’s owner combines the cuisine of his two families