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    Good Food

    The Sweet Flavor of Mexico in the US

    Los Angeles is a city filled with hard-working immigrant entrepreneurs. The American dream wafts through every immigrant-owned mom-and-pop shop. But how do these entrepreneurs expand their customer base beyond just their own immigrant community?

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    By Evan Kleiman • Nov 13, 2015 • 1 min read

    Los Angeles is a city filled with hard-working immigrant entrepreneurs. The American dream wafts through every immigrant-owned mom-and-pop shop. But how do these entrepreneurs expand their customer base beyond just their own immigrant community?

    KCRW's Saul Gonzalez introduces us to La Monarca Bakery, a LA-based business trying to challenge and find success among both immigrant and non-immigrant communities by walking that fine cultural line.

    Music: "Let's Get Together" by EarthRise SoundSystem

    The full episode

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    The Rhône Ranger, Mexican Sushi, Fish Sauce Makes a Splash
    1. 0:32The Rhône Ranger
    2. 11:01Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen
    3. 22:36Jonathan Gold Reviews Maude
    4. 31:53The Sweet Flavor of Mexico in the USYou’re reading this
    5. 37:51Mexican Sushi Is a Thing
    6. 44:54Fish Sauce Makes a Splash
    7. 51:28Market Report
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      Evan Kleiman

      host 'Good Food'

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      Gillian Ferguson

      Supervising Producer, Good Food

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      Laryl Garcia

      Senior Director, Good Food

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      Camellia Tse

      Producer, Good Food

      CultureFood & Drink

    The full episode

    4 of 7
    The Rhône Ranger, Mexican Sushi, Fish Sauce Makes a Splash
    1. 0:32The Rhône Ranger
    2. 11:01Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen
    3. 22:36Jonathan Gold Reviews Maude
    4. 31:53The Sweet Flavor of Mexico in the USYou’re reading this
    5. 37:51Mexican Sushi Is a Thing
    6. 44:54Fish Sauce Makes a Splash
    7. 51:28Market Report
    Back to Good Food