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Tien Nguyen, a food writer and LA Public Librarys creator in residence, uses old restaurant menus to trace Koreatowns history. She finds that The Windsor, a European spot in the 50s and 60s, became The Prince, a Korean fried chicken joint by the 90s, reflecting the areas growing Korean community. This shift ties back to the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act. Nguyen showcases Beverly Soon Tofus original menu, inspired by Korean countryside decor, and hosts a talk on March 14th at L.A. Central Library, exploring how menus map community changes.

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