How a Former CIA Agent Became Portland’s Soup Master

(via Great Big Story) In Portland, Oregon, Vietnamese food is a staple, with restaurants on every corner dishing out phở and bánh mì. But among the food scene, Rose VL Deli stands apart from the rest. Born in South Vietnam, William worked within the CIA during the Vietnam War. After getting out, he reunited with his family in Portland, opening up a restaurant specializing in soup. Today, they’ve become one of the most renowned Vietnamese restaurants in the country, serving up food you can’t find outside Vietnam.