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In this episode of Labyrinth of the First Gen podcast, we kick off Season 3 with the story of three Bolivian brothers who started the Bolivian Llama Party, a renowned Bolivian-American restaurant in Queens, New York. Hosts Alex, Patrick, and David Oropeza discuss their unique journey from street fairs to owning a restaurant featured in the New York Times. They delve into their experiences of navigating dual identities, the influence of their immigrant parents, and how they've redefined Bolivian cuisine in a modern American setting. Tune in to hear about the challenges and joys of preserving and innovating cultural heritage through food.

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"I think that the benefit that we have, which is becoming our identity is that. We're able to look at those things and study them, talk about them before we digest them, and add on to them the way that we see fit because we're not really Bolivian. We're not really American either. Being able to kind of create our own unique identity that is based on the identity of being half there, half here." ~ Patrick, Co-owner of Bolivian Llama Party

Episode Breakdown

00:00 Welcome and Announcements

01:40 Introducing Season Three

03:40 Meet the Bolivian Brothers

04:22 Inspiration and Influences

07:56 Navigating Identity

14:51 The Journey of Bolivian Llama Party

19:25 The Unique Flavor of Bolivian Food

35:54 Challenges and Acceptance

39:02 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

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