Asian Eats

AUGUST ASIAN EATS
Join August Asian Eats event in Aurora as we continue to support locally-owned businesses while discussing issues affecting the Asian community.For this event, we will be discussing COVID-19 vaccine confidence and potential barriers to getting vaccinated in the AANHPI community with a discussion led by June Homdayjanakul, a DrPH student at the Colorado School of Public Health - Anschutz Medical Campus.

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Thursday, August 5, 2021 | 6PM to 8PM
China Cafe II, 16870 E Iliff Ave, Aurora, CO 80013

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Email cacendenver@gmail.com with questions and/or vegetarian options.

Asian Eats is an activity through the We Belong initiative organized by the Colorado Asian Culture and Education Network to bring the AANHPI (Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander) community together to learn and share knowledge on various topics affeting the community. Hosted once per month, participants dine together at an Asian-owned eateries while networking and learning from other members of the community as well as experts in the field.

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Asian Eats is a program organized by CACEN, in which community members support locally-owned restaurants over a lunch or dinner meal, while discussing current events impacting the Asian community.

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Past events includes:

  • Jaya Asian Grill - Topic: How the Census 2020 works

  • No Ke Aloha at Comrade Brewing - Topic: Recycling and Sustainability

  • Mr. Hao Grill - Topic: Importance of completing the Census 2020

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Throughout 2020, the program shifted to Asian Eats To Go, where participants could support three to four establishments during a lunch hour. The "to-go" box included an entree and dessert, as well as a tea from a local shop. Examples of the combinations included:

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  • Kokoro, Milk Roll Creamery, Tea Street

  • Tuk Tuk Thai, The Enchanted Oven, ShareTea

  • Chilgogi, Volcano Asian Cuisine, Happy Lemon

  • Seoul KBBQ, Yum Yum Bakery

  • Katsu Ramen, Tofu House, Milk Roll Creamery, Trap Tea

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