From Hollywood With Love
Renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson explores the variety of Armenian food in Little Armenia and the greater Los Angeles area.
This fantastic video gives you a glimpse of how the Armenian Diaspora, spread around the world in dozens of different countries, has come together not only to preserve traditional Armenian food but to also influence modern Armenian cuisine.
Armenian Food Flourishes in Los Angeles (This episode of No Passport Required was originally aired in 2019.)If you haven’t tried Dave’s Hot Chicken, you don’t know what you’re missing.
It all started in a small parking lot in the heart of East Hollywood’s Little Armenia. Four smart, hard-working guys set-out with just an idea to share their passion for Nashville hot chicken.
Seemingly overnight, their idea turned into a popular eatery which has now become a nationwide sensation. With the help of seasoned industry executives and famous investors (including Drake, Samuel L. Jackson, and Maria Shriver), Dave’s Hot Chicken is one of the fastest growing restaurant chains in the world with franchise locations throughout the United States, Canada, UAE, and Qatar.
Watch this great interview with two of the founders (Dave and Arman) detailing their fascinating success story.
(WARNING: strong language; also, fast forward through the ads)
Justin Eastern Europe, a vlogger from England, travels throughout Armenia and reveals the essence of its people and culture. With his friendly personality, language skills and knowledge of the region, he is able to effortlessly interact with locals and tourists to give a unique feel of what it’s like to be there. Below are a couple of his videos we think you will enjoy.
Yerevan, Armenia: Best Kept Secret An Adventure in Yerevan, ArmeniaTo see more in this series from Justin Eastern Europe, visit the Armenia videos playlist and watch all of the videos from Armenia.
Did you know that Armenia is experiencing a boom in tourism? Head of Armenia’s tourism committee, Sisian Boghossian, discusses the recent increase in visitors and how Armenia plans to double its annual tourism numbers. Watch the entire interview with CivilNet below.
Armenia’s Tourism Boom: The Strategy for Record Breaking Growth