Simone Tong is a chef and co-owner of Little Tong Noodle Shop and the newly opened restaurant Silver Apricot in New York City. Cindy sat down with her to discuss her life as a chef and restaurateur in New York during the pandemic, Chinese cuisine and identity in America, and the inspiration behind the food she cooks.

Recommendations:

Simone: Educated, by Tara Westover.

Cindy: The works of Grace Lee Boggs.

This podcast was edited and produced by Jason MacRonald.

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