Mikey Reisenberg interviewed by Patrick Mullaney

Creator:

Reisenberg, Michael and Mullaney, Patrick

Extent:

77.6 Megabytes 1 digital file and 0:53:58 Duration (HH:MM:SS.mmm)

Scope and content:

Records the reminiscences of Michael Reisenberg, born in Seoul, South Korea, and adopted in 1986 by parents living in Grottoes, Virginia, at two months old. Describes Reisenberg's studies at Blue Ridge Community College and James Madison University, where he earned a degree in History. Discusses culinary arts and experience as a chef and owner of Mashita, a Korean restaurant in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Describes growing up in a family of entrepreneurs, working for various businesses, and the importance of work ethic. Among the topics discussed are culinary arts training and mentorship, cooking techniques, food preparation, childhood food experiences, Korean cuisine, and implicit bias. Reisenberg also discusses the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Mashita, Mashita's community philanthropy efforts, and the challenges to restaurants posed by the Covid-19 pandemic affecting food supply chain shortages.

Language:

English

Physical facet:

(.mp3)

Names:

Reisenberg, Michael
Mullaney, Patrick

Places:

Korea (South) -- Emigration and immigration

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