Stephanie Varela
@stephvarelaStephanie Varela é formada em Inglês e Estudos Literários Comparados no Occidental College e nativa de Angelino, especializada em estudos de Nabokov. Embora ela não tenha tido experiência anterior com estudos asiáticos, ela gostou muito de suas experiências trabalhando com o Museu Nacional Nipo-Americano e com os negócios de Little Tokyo.
Atualizado em abril de 2010
Stories from This Author
Mitsuru Grill, 316 First Street
10 de Maio de 2010 • Stephanie Varela
Mamoru Hanamura sips his tall water glass full of hot, red tea, exhales slowly and says, “They used to teach me so many things. When I had a problem, I always had somebody.” Speaking of past friends, mentors and fellow members of the Issei generation, his gaze shifts towards the window that faces out onto First street as he mentions that many of his past customers and neighbors have passed away now. Yet Hanamura remains optimistic. After 34 years running …
