WASHINGTON — A five-minute walk from the White House, across the street, sits a restaurant with a curious name: Immigrant Food. The restaurant brands itself as a hub for “gastroadvocacy,” a blend of gastronomy and immigrant advocacy, weaving social justice into the dining experience. From Venezuelan tequeños to West African gumbo to coconut curry chicken, Immigrant Food’s menu reflects the diverse culinary traditions immigrants bring to the United States. And every plate tells a story. “Immigrant Food has two beating hearts. The first beating heart is the heart that a lot of restaurants have, which is the gastronomy and the culinary experience,” co-founder Peter Schecter said. “But we have a second beating heart – a mission to advocate, educate, and celebrate immigrants, what they've brought to the United States, who they are, what they mean to the United States, and how they're part of the American DNA.” https://youtu.be/fETcp_E1mE8?si=nDLZ6YJGg6UXqq-b A [...]