Immigrants Heritage Pointless Prize

[Sophie CW]

Just discovered this halal place from the Muslim migrants from China. Will have to go back to try this place in Rockville.
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[camiller]

Zorba’s Grill, on Union Street in Occoquan, is a family-owned restaurant serving Greek, Italian and American favorites. The owner, John Dritkos emigrated from the Greek island of Karpathos when he was just 21, joining his father and brother, who were already here. They have a nice seating area with umbrellas on a patio between some buildings.

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My husband and I have had several memorable meals at Zeffirelli’s, celebrating special occasions. Since opening in 1991, Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano has been established as a fine tradition in historic Herndon — 728 Pine St, Herndon, VA 20170. The 100-year-old building adds character and ambiance to Zeffirelli’s dining experience. The formal service, candlelit tables, exquisite Tuscan cuisine, and fine wines set an incomparable atmosphere for patrons. Try the famous veal chop – 16 ounces of fine thick cut chops, marinated in tasty spices and pan-seared to perfection. Seafood is a specialty and many customers return for the Linguini Cleopatra – a magnificent combination of lobster, shrimp and sea scallops prepared in a light champagne-cream sauce and served atop fresh homemade pasta.

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[Boomer Cycles]

Casa Rosada Artisan Gelato
111 South Payne Street, Alexandria VA

Family owned and operated, Casa Rosada brings a taste of world-class Argentine gelato and sorbet to Alexandria, VA.

Founder and owner Benjamin Umansky, a chemical engineer by trade, takes the science of gelato making to an entirely new level. With over 30 years of industry experience, he began making gelato as a hobby in 2004 with his wife Raquel. After nearly a decade of studying, practicing, and (finally) full retirement from engineering, they opened up their first storefront in Alexandria, VA with the help of their sons David and Mark.

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Taste of Istanbul (1862 Explorer St, Reston, VA) is owned and run by Ercan Karaman and his family. They began serving Turkish fare at a Reston farm market in 2017 before opening the restaurant. Karaman’s culinary career began when he was 15 doing prep work in kitchens in Turkey. Specialties of Taste of Istanbul include kebabs as well as filet mignon and lamb, and the menu is fully halal.

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[camiller]

La Tolteca in Fairfax Station, VA. My favorite entree is Conchinita Pibil and my husband likes the Toltecos Parrillada. We would usually get two meals out of each entree. They also make great margaritas. With covid we would order food and margaritas to-go. Yummy.

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[consularrider]

African Burial Ground in Shockoe Bottom, RVA, cica 1750 – 1816

One of the sign boards talks about the slaves who had been buried here many who had been seized and forcibly immigrated to Virginia and their significant contributions to the economic development of Richmond and the South. At the time almost 40% of the population was slave.

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[camiller]

Peking Village II is located on Fairfax Boulevard. This family-owned restaurant has been here for many years. It is our favorite Chinese restaurant. We always see the same man and woman when we are in there to pick up food. I love looking at the order form with the Chinese writing. It always amazes me that they can take what we order and put in down in just a few characters.

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Miragold International Foods, 710 Elden St, Ste. A, Herndon, VA. This is an online grocery store that serves consumers in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC, and offers varied delivery options as well as curbside pick-up. They sell a wide range of high quality African, Spanish, and Caribbean groceries, cosmetics, and Miragold International Foods is an Online Grocery Shop that serves consumers in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC. They sell a wide range of high quality African and Caribbean groceries. They also sell genuine African print purses, dresses, and related items.

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[camiller]

99 Ranch Market on Fairfax Blvd in Fairax, also known as Tawa Supermarket, was established in 1984 by Mr. Roger Chen. As a Taiwanese immigrant, he noticed a cultural gap in the typical American supermarket where he saw a need for an Asian supermarket in surrounding communities. He filled that gap and thus, the very first 99 Ranch Market was born. Mr Chen states that “With the support of our loyal customers, hardworking employees, and supportive vendors, we have grown to become one of the largest Asian supermarket chains with 54 stores across 10 states.”

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Uncle Julio’s in Reston Town Center, serving authentic Mexican food made from scratch with fresh ingredients.

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Tejanos Cantina, a Mexican restaurant in Nokesville (13065 Fitzwater Dr) with an extensive menu that includes ceviche, quesadillas, tacos, enchiladas, chimichangas, burritos, fajitas, and a lot more!

[camiller]

Kiroran Uyghur & Chinese Restaurant located on Fairfax Blvd in Fairfax. They refer to themselves as the Silk Road Uyghur Restaurant and state they use fresh, organically grown ingredients and cook them using traditional Uyghur recipes.

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[Sophie CW]

Hookah may have originated in India but is now popular in the Middle East, Turkey, parts of Asia and Africa.
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[Sophie CW]

This storefront is home of my favorite Brazilian chocolatier: Chocolicious by Silvia Oriani. There are actually many vendors in here but her chocolates can be seen in the window above my bike in the hearts box next to the panda. https://www.chocolicioususa.com/history
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