Daughter of The War

A poignant story about hardships and perseverance of one incredible person during the aftermath of the American War Nobody in the family told me why I had to live apart from my parents until I finally figured out the reason,” I was half-American”. It was the outsiders calling me “Half ” that made me question myself. Even though I was just a … Read more

East West Brewery News

Triple IPA After many requests, EWB’s #TripleIPA is finally back on tap and for a seasonal time only. This beer is a delicate giant, and includes a power house of hops, malt, and alcohol and yet velvety smooth and sweet with a rich body. But don’t be fooled by the light color of the beer either, it has a … Read more

It Takes a Village

The ubquitous bamboo is forever tied in to Vietnamese culture and identity For centuries, the Vietnamese have seen themselves in the hardy, strong, ramrod straight plant, a fitting symbol for the strength and resilience of the people. The fact that bamboo grows in clusters speaks of the nation’s solidarity. Throughout the ages, the lowly bamboo has found its way into Vietnamese poems, folk tales and idioms. A … Read more