Why? Because banh mi and bubble tea are a million idea, that's why. This weekend's episode of This American Life (which originally aired July 16, 2010) features the story of dueling banh mi shops in Brooklyn. Hanco runs a successful banh mi shop on Bergen Street when suddenly a banh mi shop with an identical menu to his own opens up four blocks down. Who opened it? A trio of … [Read more...] about VTP Quickie: Vietnamese Story Featured on This Weekend’s This American Life
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OneVietnam and South Bay First Thursday present Tech Edition
Tablets, social networking, clouds, SSDs, networking networks, USB 3.0, iPhones, Androids, and more – technology is ubiquitous in this day and age. As such, OneVietnam Network and South Bay First Thursdays have teamed up to present Toast of the Town: Tech Edition on Thursday, August 4th at Koji Sake Lounge in San Jose. RSVP at http://tot-tech.eventbrite.com/ In addition to … [Read more...] about OneVietnam and South Bay First Thursday present Tech Edition
AADP Kaama Lounge Bone Marrow Donor Fundraiser in San Jose
Hey VTP readers, consider attending the AADP Bone Marrow Donor Fundraiser next Thursday, July 21, if you're in the San Jose area. The fundraiser is set up specifically to help a young woman by the name of Jess who was diagnosed with a form of leukemia known as CLL, but its larger goal is to get people donating bone marrow. Of course, you wouldn't actually be donating at the … [Read more...] about AADP Kaama Lounge Bone Marrow Donor Fundraiser in San Jose
Gathering of Literary Talents: Angie Chau, Andrew Lam and Isabelle Thuy Pelaud to Discuss Vietnamese American Literature and Identity Tomorrow in SF
Hey bookworms and literature lovers (and non-readers too, why not?), Vietnamese American authors Angie Chau, Andrew Lam and Isabelle Thuy Pelaud will be discussing Vietnamese American literature, identity and California tomorrow, July 14, in San Francisco. This is a free event at The Book Smith, 1644 Haight Street. It starts at 7:30, so mark your calendar and set your … [Read more...] about Gathering of Literary Talents: Angie Chau, Andrew Lam and Isabelle Thuy Pelaud to Discuss Vietnamese American Literature and Identity Tomorrow in SF
Korean Dramas and the Worship of Infantile Women
[The following is the first post of new contributing writer Olivia Hoang. Please look forward to more of her writings in the future!--ed.] Once in a while I like to watch some Korean drama because I like to watch Asian people (I just can’t get enough of them) and because I love Korean fashion. While the PG-rated nature of these dramas is a refreshing break from … [Read more...] about Korean Dramas and the Worship of Infantile Women