Houston's global food scene
Chapter 1
The rise of Viet-Cajun fusion
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Chapter 2
Bellaire and the evolution of Asiatown
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Chapter 3
Tex-Mex evolution and the Salvadoran pupusa
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Chapter 4
West African flavors in the energy capital
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Houston's global food scene
Ch 2 · Bellaire and the evolution of Asiatown
teacher Houston Asiatown
Cruising down Bellaire, Pho, crawfish, and boba, Flavor that won't stop!
Fun Fact
Zoning-free city: Houston is the largest U.S. city without formal zoning laws, allowing restaurants to pop up in unexpected suburban neighborhoods.
Glossary
enclave (noun)
A portion of territory within a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or socially distinct. Houston's modern Asian enclave began developing along Bellaire Boulevard in 1983 with the opening of Diho Market.
A portion of territory within a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or socially distinct. Houston's modern Asian enclave began developing along Bellaire Boulevard in 1983 with the opening of Diho Market.
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In which decade did Houston's Asian business district begin migrating from downtown to the southwest suburbs?
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What is unique about Houston's zoning laws compared to other major American cities?
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What is the name of the massive, highly popular multi-story strip mall hub in Houston's Asiatown?
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Which popular Taiwanese dessert drink took off in Houston's Bellaire corridor during the late 1990s?
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What type of business often shares space with restaurants in Houston's suburban strip malls?
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Which country's traditional flatbread, known as roti canai, is a popular find in Houston's Asiatown?