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1. Trading Places.

Author

Stoller, Paul

Subjects
*MERCHANTS, *ETHNIC groups, *INFORMAL sector
Abstract

Focuses on Muslim merchants from West Africa who expand their markets to New York City. Case of Issifi Mayaki who marketed to African Americans in Harlem, New York; Ethnic groups to which West African traders belong; Economic networks of traders that sponsor trade children in New York City; Examples of underground workers in the city.

Published
2002

2. Street Corner Cooks Have Names, Too.

Author

Brown, Dana

Subjects
*STREET vendors, *COOKS, *ETHNIC groups, *IMMIGRANTS, *FOOD, *MERCHANTS, *COOKING, *WOMEN cooks, *CORN as food
Abstract

Focuses on immigrant cooks in New York City who serve quick, cheap and delicious food from makeshift stands at the curbside. Reputations; Publication of the vendors' specialties and often elusive locations on Internet message boards; Examples of their distinguished dishes; Background on Maria Piedad Cano of Colombia, who makes and sells arepas, or cornmeal patties; Why it is difficult for many vendors to obtain a license; How they avoid conflicts with restaurant owners; Brief interviews with mobile food vendors; Recipe for Oaxacan Tamales, adapted from Hilda Jaimes.

Published
2004

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