The Big Why

What a century old restaurant can tell us about the Chinese-American experience in the West


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The Pekin Noodle Parlor in Butte is the oldest, continually operating family owned Chinese restaurant in the country. But the story behind the Pekin is not just the story of one restaurant. It's a story about the Chinese-American experience of a distinct, authentic culture and cuisine that was created in this chaotic mixing bowl of the American West.
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The Big WhyBy Montana Public Radio

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