The Project
Chinese food has had the attention of Americans since being a product of isolated Chinatowns to the over 40,000 Chinese restaurants in the US today, more than the combined Wendy's, McDonald's, and Burger King_. With over 30 different Chinese restaurants in the Champaign-Urbana community, Chinese restaurants greatly affect the food culture in this community and perceptions of Chinese culture. We interviewed restaurant owners and customers about this effect, trying to find greater insight into Champaign-Urbana food culture
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3 Main Questions:
- How do chain Chinese restaurants such as Panda Express impact the perceptions and knowledge of Chinese Culture?
- How does the Americanization of Chinese food shape American-Chinese interactions or perceptions?
- How does the coexistence of authentic and chain Chinese restaurants affect the Champaign-Urbana community's understanding of Chinese culture?
Methodology:
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