Damao Zhong on Trailblazing Chengdu Cuisine

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In her elusive search for a popular Sichuanese delicacy, restauranteur Damao discovers what it takes to bring her hometown’s culinary traditions to Chicagoans. As an up-and-coming chef in the Second City, Damao hopes to be a pioneer in making Americans comfortable with Chinese food that is rooted in humble ingredients.