Denver AANHPI Panel to Discuss Race and Restaurants
WestWord
Amidst the influx of minority-owned restaurants in recent years, AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander) restaurant owners have faced pushback from the public, particularly online, ranging from one-star reviews for not fulfilling stereotypical expectations, fear-mongering of MSG with long-outdated Chinese Restaurant Syndrome beliefs, and an overall a lack of nuanced understanding of ethnic minorities in the restaurant industry. In response, Sắp Sửa's chef/owners Anna and Ni Nguyen, are working to create an inclusive space for Denver chefs to be heard…
