Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month this May and year-round by attending neighborhood events, reading inspiring stories, supporting AANHPI-owned businesses and more in National Landing.
Events
AANHPI Brunch and Business: Power in Unity
Join BizLaunch for another exciting AANHPI Brunch and Business on Monday, May 18 from 11AM to 1PM at the Hyatt Regency in Crystal City, located at 2799 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA.
Stories
Toby's Homemade Ice Cream: Meet Toby Bantug
Join us as we delve into Toby's inspiration for making ice cream, the challenges he has faced, and the cultural significance of his unique flavors.
Urban Thai: Pam Makepigul
As Urban Thai celebrates their 20th anniversary this year, we sat down with owner Pam Makepigul to learn more about her journey, the philosophy behind her food, and her plans for the future.
Commonwealth Joe: Robert Peck
We sat down with Robert "Robbie" Peck, a local entrepreneur whose vibrant journey through life and business captures the essence of innovative pride here in National Landing. Robbie, a co-founder of Commonwealth Joe, shared his story with us—from his roots in Virginia to his rich Korean-American heritage.
RASA: Sahil Rahman
Sahil, alongside his childhood friend Rahul Vinod, founded RASA to bridge cultural gaps and bring the rich flavors of Indian cuisine to a broader audience. With roots deeply intertwined through their fathers' entrepreneurial ventures in the restaurant industry, Sahil and Rahul grew up witnessing the transformative power of food and community.
Support AANHPI-owned businesses
All May, enjoy 15% cashback in Open Rewards on purchases at National Landing's AANHPI-owned businesses. Participating businesses include:
- Bar Chinois
- Bird's Eye Thai
- Bonsai Grill
- Burn and Brew
- Color Touch Hair & Nails
- Commonwealth Joe
- Falafel Inc.
- Flight Wine Bar
- Flowers with Love
- Good Company Doughnuts
- Gwenie's
- Jade Massage Center
- Kabob Palace
- Kohinoor Dhaba
- Lapu Lapu
- Mezeh
- Nash & Smashed
- Shawarma Gyro Xpress
- Neramitra
- New Yorker Grill
- NiHao
- PhoWheels
- Pi BBQ and Bar
- RASA
- South Block
- Sparkle & Pop Nails
- Spot of Tea
- Sushi Garden
- Tatte
- Toby's Handmade Ice Cream
- Urban Thai
- Yunnan by Potomac Noodle House
- Z-Burger
- Zola's Nail Boutique