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El Patio
As an iconic Austin restaurant closes, the staff and patrons gather to reflect on a long history of family, legacy, and the American Dream - and to eat!
The Turmeric Is Gone
A mother’s visit, a mother’s cooking, and turmeric.
Live and Let Dine
In the basement of a former Catholic church in the Bronx, a Buddhist monk uses radish broth and tofu to tip the scales toward karma.
Watalappam: A Sweet Reward
“as a kid I would finish all my chores and homework without any hesitation if I knew I would be getting one of my favorite desserts of all time.”
A recipe from Kottu House
Thanksgiving
These images from Steven Tong celebrate the family we choose for ourselves and the home we make, no matter how far we have travelled.
Sri Lankan Summer
Chelaka Gunamuni, the "mad scientist/chef" behind the popular Sri Lankan restaurant Kottu House, shares a summer recipe
Syrian Cooking
The Syrian cooking tradition is one of the oldest in the world. Cooking ingredients are varied and dishes are full of heart flavors and aromatic spices. Like many people, I learned authentic Syrian cooking from my mom, and from relatives and friends...
Neighbors
“That’s a four.”
“That’s a six!”
I am 13 years old and I am playing cricket. I’ve discovered that when I make a hit, I can
get some decent distance. I seldom make the hit....
Only In America
American-born to immigrant parents, I was always trapped in the white space between a traditional Arab lifestyle and the American dream...