My International District
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 Khahn 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 [...]
Iman Academy grows as the choice of diverse families
For Dr. Batoul Abuharb, enrolling her oldest child at Iman Academy was a full-circle moment. A student there when the school was just getting off its feet, Abuharb said sending her daughter to her former [...]
Why Alpha Bakery gets A+ rankings for Vietnamese sandwiches
Lin Huynh “This is it,” a teenage girl told her friend one night, pausing in front of Alpha Bakery and Deli in Hong Kong City Mall. “This is the sandwich place they were talking [...]
Revered Karate instructor moves to larger space
When looking for a new location for his International Martial Arts Association Houston dojo, Sensei Patrick Richoux didn’t want to stray too far from his Alief-area spot on Boone Road. After all, Richoux trained hundreds [...]
Chez Michelle fires up African flavors
Regular customers from Dallas A bead of sweat trickled down Michelle Boyomo’s face as she stood over a smoking grill and cooked tilapia into a staple known in Cameroon as poisson braissee (braised [...]