Reflection 8: Take Your Pick—The Ethnic Foods of California

A selection of pan dulce from a Mexican panaderia

What do you feel like for dinner tonight? A bowl of steaming Pho Tai Bo Vien? Maybe a plate of spicy Tacos al Pastor? How about a fragrant Masaledaar Bhindi with sides of Tadkewali Peeli Dal and Naan? As residents of California, particularly in the Bay Area, we have easy access to these foods and many more. In fact, we have some of the most diverse food offerings in the world. For your final reflection, visit a local ethnic restaurant (or market) to sample their cultural cuisine. Please choose food that is not of your own ethnicity, and there is no need to spend a lot of money. And if possible, eat at that location so as to better absorb the culture. Where you go is up to you, but you might consider visiting an Indian or Middle Eastern bazaar (e.g. New India Bazar), an Italian deli (e.g. La Villa Gourmet Italian Delicatessen), an Asian supermarket (e.g. 99 Ranch Market), or a Latino mercardo (e.g. Super Mercado Mexico). Bon appetite!

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