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My grandparents arrived in the U.S. from Spain in the late 1970s with two suitcases, broken English, and one dream\u2014to build something that would last longer than they did. They rented a tiny corner space with chipped tiles and a flickering neon sign and opened a modest restaurant serving the food they missed from home.<\/p>\n

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My parents grew up in that kitchen. Homework at the back table. Naps on sacks of rice. By the time I was born, the restaurant had become a neighborhood staple. When my grandparents retired, my parents expanded it\u2014more tables, better equipment, a loyal customer base.<\/p>\n

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