Chipotle thinks so. Last month, Denver-based Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. opened a new restaurant concept called ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen in Washington D.C.’s DuPont Circle. Inspired by cuisines from Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam, ShopHouse serves up bánh mì, noodle bowls, and rice bowls using the “Chipotle model,” where customers move along a cafeteria-style line … [Read more...] about Is Bánh Mì the New Burrito?
Jacqueline Nguyen, First Vietnamese American to be Nominated as US Federal District Judge
It is no surprise that the Vietnamese-American community has always been affiliated with political activism. Despite the diverse political parties and organizations that our community is aligned to, politics has always been deeply rooted in our culture, thus enriching our community to be both politically conscious and aware. As a result, the Vietnamese American community is … [Read more...] about Jacqueline Nguyen, First Vietnamese American to be Nominated as US Federal District Judge
“Racist” Bake Sale Questions Fairness of Affirmative Action [Op-Ed]
Below is an op-ed by Olivia Hoang in response to a bake sale by UC Berkeley students that gives discounts based on your race. The opinions expressed are that of Olivia's and does not necessarily reflect that of VTP. Recently, a Republican club at Cal held a bake sale opposing affirmative action, leading student senators to vote on de-funding clubs that exhibit discriminatory … [Read more...] about “Racist” Bake Sale Questions Fairness of Affirmative Action [Op-Ed]
Sprint & Verizon iPhone 4S to Work in Vietnam without Unlock [Techie in Vietnam]
According to Macworld, iPhone 4S's sold by Sprint will come GSM-unlocked. Verizon's version can be unlocked after 60 days. What that means is on your next trip to Vietnam, there will be no need to jailbreak and unlock your iPhone, a process that can be complicated and could void your warranty. This feature is huge for the thousands of Vietnamese Americans making the … [Read more...] about Sprint & Verizon iPhone 4S to Work in Vietnam without Unlock [Techie in Vietnam]
Change Makers: Thu Anh Do, Berkeley Engineer turns Nonprofit Founder
Thu Anh Do is the executive director of VNHELP, a 20 years old nonprofit that provides scholarships, loans, heath education, and more to the disadvantaged in Vietnam. How does a Berkeley Engineer and 22 year veteran of Silicon Valley come to run a nonprofit? I left Vietnam in 1978, leaving behind my parents and younger siblings. Those were very hard years; most people lived … [Read more...] about Change Makers: Thu Anh Do, Berkeley Engineer turns Nonprofit Founder