Zarif Khan
Zarif Khan | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Tamale Louie |
| Occupation(s) | Investor, restaurant owner |
Zarif Khan (also known as Tamale Louie; died 1964) was an Afghan American restaurant owner and investor. He operated a restaurant, "Louie’s" in Sheridan, Wyoming, which served tamales, hamburgers, and other dishes.[1] Khan was apprentice to the original owner, a German immigrant named Louis Menge, and kept the restaurant's name after Menge became a farmer in Montana.[2]
Khan's wife sued for a larger portion of his estate after his death.[3] Descendants of Khan still live in Wyoming.[4]
References
- ^ Ringley, Tom (28 August 2013). "Hamburger Louie — A Sheridan staple". The Sheridan Press. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
- ^ Schulz, Kathryn (6 June 2016). "Citizen Khan". The New Yorker. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
- ^ "Decides Will Isn't Sacred, Will File Suit". Chicago Tribune. 2 May 1966. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
- ^ Scott, Clay (31 May 2013). "Zarif Khan: A Wyoming Life". Wyoming Public Radio. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
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