Posts in Personal Stories
Ellie’s Party Salsa, Salsa Producer, Catering Company And Home Based Micro-Kitchen Participates In San Diego Food Justice Project Cohort 2

The dream began years ago. Amongst friends and family gatherings, Ellie would share her salsas and dishes low-key experimenting flavors and recipes. Their responses confirmed what Ellie already knew: her salsa recipe is favored by many, making it a sellable product. 

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Meet Somnang: Owner of Cambodian Food Micro-Kitchen, Lucky Sanh (Story 36/40)

Inspired by the Cambodian food scene in Long Beach, Somnang, a Cambodian-American raised in City Heights, shares her inspiration which led to the opening of her micro-kitchen, Lucky Sahn Flavors of Cambodia. 

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Daniel & Claudia - Siblings, Business Partners & Co-Creators In the Making of Their Dream (Story 29/40)

“People across all cultures seek our food. That's when you see food goes beyond borders. Over one dish you gain friends or meet people you've never met.” Daniel, Co-Owner of The Birria Truck

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Meet Tran Tran—Local Ms. Vietnam’s People’s Choice 2022 Honoree, Community Advocate (Story 26/40)

At the age of one, Tran and her family migrated from Vietnam to City Heights. After graduating, Tran ditched her pursuit of a career in real estate, instead committing her efforts to protect City Height’s essence - its people.

Tran shares how growing up in City Heights framed her perspective of a successful and meaningful career.

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