Books Bucks Dreams - Episode 2
Matthew Mingus · Podcast Episode 2- Books Bucks Dreams
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Voces y Vivencias Ep 1: Venimos de Cada Lado
a.rodmarengo · Ep 1: Venimos de Cada Lado Bienvenidos! Mucho gusto y gracias por oírnos! Aquí es nuestra primer episodio donde hablamos sobre el rol de la comunidad latina en establecer una identidad latina. Discutimos sobre la comunidad latina que ha crecido en las últimas décadas, pero también sobre que no hay comunidad latina establecida como Nueva York y California. Escuchamos a unos jóvenes latines que hablan sobre el rol de la comunidad latina en su vida y discutimos un poco sobre nuestras propias identidades y el concepto de "no sabo." Aquí puede encontrar nuestras shownotes: shownotes ep 1
Pittsburgh: Cultures, Cooks, and Cuisines - Colombian Representation in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh: Cultures, Cooks, and Cuisines - Colombian Representation in Pittsburgh Alondra Robles · PCCC EP3 - Colombian Representation in Pittsburgh Through Alondra’s interview with The Colombian Spot, hosts Alondra and Emril explore how Colombian representation in Pittsburgh has slowly been emerging. Karen Perdomo alongside her husband opened The Colombian Spot in 2018. In this episode we learn more about Karens personal story and her journey to bring Colombian representation to Pittsburgh. This episode highlights the various successes and challenges Karen faces. As well as highlighting the most prominent cultures in Pittsburgh and how that has slowly been changing. Further, we see how The Colombian Spot has been a pioneer in bringing Colombian representation to Pittsburgh. Through this episode, not only do we learn about Colombian representation in Pittsburgh but also how exploring new restaurants can be the start to learning new culture. Listen to the whole episode to learn
Pittsburgh: Cultures, Cooks, and Cuisines - Turkish Representation in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh: Cultures, Cooks, and Cuisines - Turkish Representation in Pittsburgh Alondra Robles · PCCC EP 2 - Turkish Representation in Pittsburgh In the second episode of "Pittsburgh Cultures, Cooks, and Cuisines," we delve into the heartfelt journey of a Turkish immigrant and restaurateur, exploring the challenges and cultural shifts he faced in establishing his culinary identity in America. Our guest, a seasoned bartender from Turkey, recounts his initial aspirations to move to Germany in the early '90s, only to redirect his dreams to the U.S. due to job scarcity. Landing in Brooklyn with high hopes and little support, he navigated the complexities of the immigrant experience, ultimately settling in Pittsburgh. This episode sheds light on his struggle to maintain the authenticity of Turkish cuisine amid the diverse culinary landscape of the U.S. He speaks candidly about the pressure to adapt his menu to more broadly appealing Mediterranean dishes, a shift that bro
Eatsburgh Episode 1: Girasole
Eatsburgh Episode 1: Girasole "Girasole is the word for 'sunflower' in Italian, and is the family surname. Like the sunflower, Girasole traverses time, blending the old with the new." In Episode 1, Eatsburgh introduces you to a family-owned Italian restaurant located in Shadyside, Pittsburgh. Walking into the small building almost hidden from the side street, we entered a lively, vibrant and packed space, and there, we met its welcoming owner, Jimmy Girasole. The Girasole family opened the restaurant in 2000. Inspired by his beloved daughter, the father bought the building, created the menu and wishing to bring the most authentic Italian food to the Pittsburgh community. The food offered were also the family's favorite dishes, not from just one area, but a fusion of Northern and Southern Italian styles. On the menu, there are harvests of the Northern mountains, and also gifts from the Southern sea. Girasole Menu Like many restaurants in Italy, the menu at Gira