By Jinqi Lu/El Inde White clouds floated in the air, and sunlight poured into the empty office. A forty year-old man with short black hair, wearing a brown tie and a dark blue suit sat on a light green sofa next to his desk in front of a large stack of papers. The office YONGCHENG…
by Karl Yares/El Inde People know a good hot sauce when they taste it. Some prefer a vinegar based offering, while others go for a roasted chili option. In Tucson, there is a local favorite that has been in operation since 1924: Poblano. The small operation has quite a following but maintains its family-owned roots….
By Aziz Esmael/El Inde As the sun rises on the city of Tempe, Arizona, many businesses get ready to open up their doors to sell goods or provide a service to their customers. Feras Jamous, a gentleman in his late 40s , stands tall at almost six feet, bald and with a full beard. The…
By Diana Ramos/El Inde The sound of bells hanging on a red double door means that a customer arrives. Pati Velasquez, the Flower Shop on 4th Avenue’s manager and events coordinator, welcomes the customer, a young woman into the shop. The smell of fresh flowers is everywhere. Flowerpots made of glass, plastic or ceramic in…
By Claire O’Connell/El Inde When entering the crisp green doors of Hotel Congress, you are immediately met with hospitality. The historic building greets its guests as if it is still 1919. While it only offers 39 rooms, the small landmark hotel is adored by many for its classical charm. Front desk manager Josh Osteen knows…
