Immigrants Heritage Pointless Prize

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World Foods on E 2nd St in Bloomington, IN which started as Sahara Mart specializing in middle eastern items.

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Japong Bakery on Rockville Pike is known for their Asian-style cream puffs which are a popular Japanese dessert or snack. https://www.kcpinternational.com/2013/07/japanese-choux-cream/
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Lily’s Chocolate & Coffee, 175 Maple Ave East in Vienna, VA, opened in 2021.

Guessing that Lily’s would welcome cyclists – note the ornamental bicycles flanking their entrance! Lily’s is owned by siblings Saif and Lily Alobaidi, who immigrated from Iraq in 2009. With their own business, the siblings are introducing Vienna to Lokma, an Iraqi fried pastry paired with a sweet topping. Lokma is traditionally served in Iraq with toppings like honey or sugar syrup, but Lily’s offers its own version of Lokma topped with chocolate. Aside from Lokma, Lily’s has other desserts such as churros, chocolate mousse cake, pistachio and strawberry mousse, gluten-free cookies, croissants, tiramisu, and more.

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GW Supermarket as known as Great Wall Supermarket was established in New York City in 2004. The chain caters to Asian immigrants, offering Asian products in a Western supermarket-style retail. The President, CEO and founder is Lihui Zhang. There are 16 locations in 7 states as of 2020. Here is the one on Rockville Pike in MD:
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La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe, 1833 Fountain Dr, Reston, VA.

Although this is one of 86 restaurants in a chain, it was founded in February 1983 by Patrick Esquerré, a Loire Valley-born businessman. Esquerré opened his first bakery on Mockingbird Lane in Dallas, Texas near Southern Methodist University and it soon expanded to a café. From the La Madeleine website: “Over three decades since our founding, we continue to celebrate the integrity of French cuisine, using fresh ingredients and recipes that have been passed from one generation to the next.” Pre-Covid I used to enjoy coffee and pastry at La Madeleine after early morning walks with friends.

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This restaurant attracted my attention with its bright and colorful lights when I passed it today. Shinwari is the Pashtun restaurant started by a tribe living in the northern areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan near the Khyber Pass. It is the tribe known for its authentic Pashtun foods admired by the masses throughout Pakistan.

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Mexican restaurant owned by Carmelo Velasquez and family in Rockville:
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Royal Gemz Pakistani Indian Bridal & Jewelry Shop on Washington Street in Fairfax. It is a “by-appointment showroom featuring traditional Pakistani couture, jewelry, handbags & accessories” in a private home.. https://www.royalgemz.com/index.php?route=common/home

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Aracosia McLean, 1381 Beverly Rd, McLean.

The awning says, “Afghan Gourmet & Chophouse,” and they serve authentic classic Afghan recipes passed down through the generations. This is the third Afghan restaurant owner Omar Masroor has opened in the DMV. The other two are in DC and Springfield.

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[Sophie CW]

Traditional Chinese medicine includes acupuncture by medical doctors from China before they came to the U.S.
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Thip Kao, a Laotian restaurant on 14th St showcasing the food from Laos.

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Pogiboy, a Filipino fast-food restaurant.

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The Roasted Boon, an Eritrean owned coffee shop in Shaw. They are one of the closest coffee roasters to downtown and carry a variety of beans from Ethiopia, Kenya, and Guatemala. Boon is apparently the name of the coffee-making ceremony which they occasionally hold.

[Serdar]

@bikedavid 218523 wrote:

The Roasted Boon, an Eritrean owned coffee shop in Shaw. They are one of the closest coffee roasters to downtown and carry a variety of beans from Ethiopia, Kenya, and Guatemala. Boon is apparently the name of the coffee-making ceremony which they occasionally hold.

Cool! It’s a #coffeeride too.

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Prompted by nostalgia owner of this Greek restaurant brings his traditional dishes from Cyrus. https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/trapezaria-brings-real-greek-food-to-the-table/2014/06/05/21a46e8e-ecb1-11e3-9f5c-9075d5508f0a_story.html
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