Impactful New Mexican Cuisine, Valuing Immigrant Restaurants and Falling in Love with Your City with Anshula Varma

Published: July 7, 2022, 7 a.m.

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Anshula was born in India and spent her younger years in Jamaica before her family settled down in Virginia. Travel was sewn into the fabric of her life, so now, her passion resonates with local travel, calling herself a city relationship counselor.\\xa0

We discuss her love for helping people discover the best parts about their cities and uncovering the hidden gems that were often overlooked. During this interview, you hear Anshula's urgency for travelers to understand who makes their food by unlocking the history and cultural significance behind the dishes.\\xa0

In this episode you'll learn:

  • The book she recommends with food and travel.
  • Why food is so important to her to experience.
  • The challenges she faced growing up as an immigrant in the U.S.
  • The dishes that remind her of her childhood.
  • How travel became important in her life.
  • The importance of looking at your city through a different lens.
  • How as an introvert she gathers insider information about different cities.
  • What the most impactful region she's experienced.
  • How travelers can change their mindset to seek out authentic food experiences.
  • The importance of immigrant-owned restaurants.
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