My International District
Tasty siblings: Wazobia Kitchen and Market
https://youtu.be/sAQgbPPHvHc?si=aRR7fkAZm9y1nsdT Shoppers in wonderfully diverse Houston can easily find markets that contain restaurants and restaurants that contain markets. Rare in comparison is a supermarket with a sibling restaurant as a close-by neighbor. Click here to watch and hear International [...]
Farm of Peace sells flower crop for good cause
When looking for blooms to beautify your home for spring, look no further than the International Management District, where Saturday flower sales benefitting the Shamba Ya Amani (Farm of Peace) are in full swing. Dr. [...]
Eid al-Fitr celebrations abound in southwest Houston
Across southwest Houston, celebrations such as Bollywood performances, bazaars and poetry competitions are planned for early April as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Though many Muslims [...]
Tiny shop is a tropical fruit paradise
The caller to Linda’s Tropical Fruits was desperate. But shop owner Linda Nguyen had to lay down some guidelines before she could help. “Please come in the morning as soon as the shipment arrives,” she [...]
Thanh Tofu draws on generations of skill
Lan Pham at work Seven years ago, tired of layoffs in the oil industry, Lan Pham and her husband Khanh Nguyen began to dream of selling a product that’s been in steady demand [...]
My Viet Inc. supports international strivers
Tacy Nguyen, Houston 2022 When Huyen “Tacy” Nguyen opened the Houston branch of her international business in 2022, the occasion resembled an intricately arranged pageant, complete with Oscars-style carpets and costumed dancers. Just [...]
