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Went to the Museum of Food and Drink in Williamsburg last week! It was awesome!

The exhibit was called Chow: Making the Chinese American Restaurant.

At nearly every panel I felt a visceral connection. Here are some of the pieces that resonated, and why:

Chinese labor built the railroads

In my opinion, this sums up the Chinese mentality, pride, and way of life: “They did what no one else would do.”

 

Political cartoon of Chinese Exclusion Act at Museum of Food and Drink

More fun times.