Downtown Depot: Youngdae Moon
In this episode of Downtown Depot, host Austin Meek is joined by Youngdae Moon, owner of the Asian fusion food truck, Club Sandwich. Moon recalls his early life growing up in a strict Korean household and how the combination of family and food shaped the course of his career. Meek also talks to the minds behind Stone Hearth Indian Cafe, Waco's recently opened Indian restaurant, and discusses a WBN Analysis piece on a downtown block due for redevelopment.
Inside the Episode:
0.50: Introducing WBN Analysis
1.43: Big downtown block up for redevelopment
2.17: Waco's restaurant scene becoming more diverse
5.47: What brought Youngdae Moon to Waco?
6.15: Suspicious Korean moms and fake news
7.44: Appreciating Waco as a student
9.45: Making meaningful relationships
11.00: Adjusting to small town life
11.45: Unique things about growing up in a Korean household
15.00: Early struggles of the Club Sandwich food truck
15.55: Scheming with Brett Jameson of Dichotomy
16.52: Struggles that food truck owners face
17.30: The Downtown Family
19.03: Ethnic food and culture evolving in Waco
21.45: Appearance in Baylor Magazine
23.55: Changing the face of downtown
25.17: Favorite thing about doing business in Waco