Top Chef Houston’s Only Local Contestant Evelyn Garcia Prepares for Season 19 Premier, Plans New Restaurant | Eater Houston

"Started as a Southeast Asian food stall in Rice Village’s Politan Row serving signature dishes while searching for a permanent home, the operation pivoted after the food hall closed in November 2020. The team developed a line of Southeast Asian spices and condiments that sells wholesale and at farmers markets, expanded pop-ups around the city, and uses product sales to sustain and grow the brand. The business also stages lively events—complete with DJs, a mariachi band, interactive attractions, photo opportunities, food and drinks, and local vendors—to engage customers and raise its profile as it pursues a brick‑and‑mortar future." - Brittany Britto Garley