“Being a refugee, you always have a backup plan,” said the late great Charles Phan. That would make Phan’s San Francisco restaurant, the Slanted Door, one of the greatest backup plans in the history ...

Make bò lúc lắc, a Vietnamese stir-fry with sirloin, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and a balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. Razor bumps can now get you kicked out of the marines. Black men will ...