Jasmine Sheth, chef and owner of Tasting India, poses for a portrait near her home in Uptown on March 1. She says she immediately felt a sense of belonging in the neighborhood, which is home to many immigrant communities and a wealth of local restaurants.
One Uptown chef stakes out her place in the industry while doubling down on community.
This story is part of a series on how immigrant business owners and workers of the bustling restaurant scene in Uptown have navigated the COVID-19 pandemic. It was produced in partnership with CatchLight Local and the Institute for Nonprofit News.