From Refugee to Restaurateur: A Texas Immigrant Food Story (opens in new tab)

In the Rio Grande Valley, food is culture, family, and memory all rolled into one bite. At Snowbite Restaurant, owner and chef Connie Nguyen blends her Vietnamese roots, immigrant journey, and Valley flavors into one of the most unexpected menus in Texas. Connie came to the United States from Vietnam as a child, arriving with her family in the 1990s after years of hardship, political oppression, and sacrifice. What began as a small Asian dessert shop has grown into a full-scale fusion restau...