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"One bite of the signature noodles from Crustacean Beverly Hills and you'll understand why this restaurant has been a renowned celebrity favorite for years. The An family has created a Vietnamese empire in Los Angeles, and they've finally decided to share their secrets with the rest of us. Behold! An: To Eat — Recipes and Stories From a Vietnamese Family Kitchen ($25) is stuffed with delicious recipes like beef pho and drunken crab. What I'm most excited about is reading all about Helene An's journey to America, fleeing Vietnam in 1955, discovering herself and cuisine in Saigon, and becoming a culinary icon in Los Angeles 20 years later." — NI