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Vietnam Cafe Adds International Flavor To West 39th Street
For Dino Lam and his brother, the Vietnam Cafe is more than a restaurant. It’s a family legacy passed down from their father. “He learned us from the heart,” Lam said, “so now we have to do the same things.” Some diners mistake the cafe for a Chinese restaurant, Lam said. But if they stay,…
Read MoreRoom 39 Carves Out Its Identity
“Describing Room 39 has been difficult for us through the years,” recalls Ted Habiger, chef and co-owner of the 39th Street fixture.
Read MoreTorn Label Brewing Co. Owners Chose Crossroads Over Careers In Hollywood, Chicago
Rafi Chaudry and Travis Moore, co-owners of Torn Label Brewing Co., set aside promising career opportunities in Hollywood and Chicago to brew beer in the Crossroads Arts District. Six years later, they make those fork-in-the-road decisions sound like complete no-brainers. “If somebody asks you if you might want to start a brewery, I think the…
Read MoreHoward’s Grocery, Cafe And Catering Serves Mouthwatering Burgers On “The Block”
If you’re looking for a burger in the Crossroads Arts District that will make your taste buds dance, head over to Howard’s Grocery, Cafe and Catering. With organic or grass-fed beef, a potato bun and special burger sauce, this sandwich is about as natural as you can get. To add a splash of flavor to…
Read MoreChristopher Elbow Hits The (Sweet) Spot On “The Block”
For chocolates that would make Willy Wonka’s mouth water, look up Christopher Elbow artisanal chocolates in the Crossroads Arts District. Elbow’s culinary resumé is hefty, working anywhere from a line cook in Lincoln County, to the Vegas strip. Cocoa butter is used to paint their galvanizing bon-bons. Elbow keeps it simple and natural, using real…
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