Selected by Athena Intanate to accompany her dinner series:
"I wrote my final International Studies thesis on Asian-American foodways. Throughout the research process, I got to interview restaurateurs and chefs, which was what initially sparked my interest in restaurants. These are some articles from that time in my life. I found that these readings continue to shape my own work, even outside of a formal academic environment."
— Athena
Please find PDFs for each reading at the bottom of the page.

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