How a Pop-Up Community Formed in Ann Arbor During the Pandemic | Eater Detroit

"An Instagram-born dumpling delivery operation that began as a pandemic project and quickly escalated into a full-time business. Its founder experimented with a new dish every day while isolated, discovered a passion for making dumplings, and teamed up with her mother (a former Thai restaurant owner) to scale production. Early days involved driving massive routes—reportedly over 250 miles on weekends—before shifting to driveway pickups; the founder eventually quit her advertising job to focus on the venture. The pop-up regularly sold out quickly, became part of a collaborative local pop-up community, moved some service into steady residencies at neighborhood partners, and is known for inventive dumplings and a hands-on, community-oriented approach to operating under pandemic conditions." - Eater