My International District
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 [...]
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 [...]
