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A neighborhood bar in the Mills 50 District with a focus on classic cocktails, yakitori and handies.
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Newly opened by The Guesthouse team is this bar next door serving more than 64 craft cocktails. They also have a small store element in with artisan ice cubes, beer, wine, and liquor selections.
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What used to be a landmark dive bar since 1954, has re-opened with a much more modern vibe and younger crowd.
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No-frills fixture for sports on TV (especially Miami Dolphins games), bar bites, pool & pinball.
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Cocktails and small plates are served in a contemporary open-air rooftop space.
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An open air bar that has the island time, fish camp vibe serving a full liquor bar and over 50 craft beers.
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Beer and wine package store and growler bar, and the offshoot of south Orlando's Gnarly Barley with 20 rotating taps and hundreds of craft beers to choose from in the retail shop.
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Stylish, password-entry speakeasy serving craft cocktails in intimate surrounds with a patio.
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Cozy bar offering a range of hand mixed cocktails in a casual vibe with regular live performances.
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Craft cocktail bar with a lounge environment indoors and a patio outdoors.
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Outdoor garden bar at Enzian Theater with ancient oak trees, lunch, happy hour & late-night menus.
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Cool speakeasy with a warm, swanky vibe specializing in imaginative craft cocktails.
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Antique-filled, parlor-style cocktail lounge with boutique spirits & small bites.
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Rustic-casual venue with 100+ wines to taste via a machine dispenser, plus artisanal cheese & tapas.
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Local brewery with a relaxed, modern vibe offering housemade craft beers, bar snacks & sandwiches.
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Neighborhood bar housed in a furniture store offers microbrews & boutique wines.
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Cool hangout offering an extensive array of craft draft & bottled beers, including house brews.
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A family-owned brewery, taproom, and kitchen in the Milk District of downtown Orlando.
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An Independent craft brewery and tasting room located in the historic Ivanhoe District of Orlando, Florida.
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An Orlando Brewery that takes great pride in making beers refreshing, drinkable, and sinfully delicious for any time of year.
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Award-winning Orlando brewery offering craft beer to consumers and retailers.
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Brewpub featuring Belgian beer & traditional bar bites in rustic-chic digs with outdoor dining.
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Sanford’s first microbrewery serving fine craft ales, a selection of wines, and sodas in a tasting room.
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A 100+ seat taproom that is part eatery, part pub, part brewery, serving handcrafted beer, meads, ciders and specialty sodas.
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This bar in downtown Sanford serves unique craft beers, wines, freshly made and locally sourced soups, sandwiches, cheeses and fruits with an open air deck space outside.
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An unique furniture store with imported pieces from Southeast Asia, India and China. Also home to a bar serving only the finest beers, wines, and cocktails situated right in the middle of the import furniture store.
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The Daily City hosts Indoor Farmers Markets at this events and entertainment venue in Downtown Orlando.
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Wine specialist offering a curated selection of domestic & imported vintages with weekly tastings.
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Seafood shop with varied fresh catches, plus in-house descaling, skinning & filleting.
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Specialty food market featuring award-winning handmade small batch products from around the country with a dedication to fresh, quality and unique products.
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Artisanal food store featuring a host of olive oils, vinegars & handmade pastas plus tastings.
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Vast array of artisanal vendors in one marketplace, from bakers to pasta makers to coffee roasters.
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A local community market located in historic downtown Winter Garden, with 20 vendors featuring natural, organic food and handmade products all inside of one building.
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A hometown market open every Saturday from 9:00AM to 2:00PM.
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Laid-back German market & cafe featuring a deli counter with imported meats & cheeses.
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Located in the Ivanhoe Village is the family-owned retail shop that stemmed from the family's experience in the wedding and events industry.
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A well curated mix of modern and unique gifts, stationery, jewelry, home decor and accessories for everyone in your life – women, men, babies and everyone in between.
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A modern take on a good old-fashioned general store. The team behind Eola General wanted to create an eatery that folks can come to and not only get a delicious breakfast, lunch & dinner, but also grab other essentials.
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Gentry's BBQ is Orlando's home for grills, smokers, accessories, award-winning sauces and rubs.
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A tasteful assortment of clothing, home furnishings, jewelry, beauty, apothecary, paper goods, children's gifts, locally made items, and other treats from around the globe.
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Eclectic store known for vintage, handmade & locally-designed clothes & accessories for men & women.
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A tiny local gift shop on Lake Ivanhoe.
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Funky store for pre-owned fashion selling men's & womenswear as well as accessories & kids' stuff.
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A retail store with a goal to create a plant driven, well designed interior and exterior spaces.
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A gift shop and stationary store with a specialty in invitations, party supplies, and events.
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An eclectic mix of mid century & vintage furnishings, along with vintage women's clothing and accessories.
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Local collections of vintage, mid century and handcrafted goods.
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Boutique selling stationery, invitations, cards, books & gifts such as smartphone cases & journals.
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Beautiful retail shop featuring a flower bar, drinks, home goods, and plants for sale, with the occasional food truck or pop-up event.
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A local market featuring antique furniture, home decor goods, creative gifts, fashion, jewelry, accessories and more.
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Purveyors of Fine Loose Tea, Soaps, Antiquities & Oddments. A British and Victorian themed venue inspired by vintage apothecaries and five and dime stores and the unique wares they carry.
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Outfitted with large display windows, as is customary with historic general stores of old, take a peek into Magpies and you will find artisan soaps and apothecary items, well-crafted housewares, and heartfelt gifts that are both funky and functional, from makers who focus on quality over quantity. At Magpies, supporting local isn’t just an idea, but a way of life.
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Modern spot for Vietnamese, Korean and Thai flavors on Asian and American quick-serve staples.
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Petite, family-run Italian cafe with nautical decorations & an old-fashioned vibe.
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Storefront market & cafe serving Italian dishes made with housemade pastas, plus gelato.
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Casually elegant place in the Alfond Inn with a modern Southern menu emphasizing local ingredients.
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Hong Kong specialties, including dim sum, are served in a spacious contemporary dining room.
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Relaxed Italian eatery featuring pizza, pasta & sandwiches, plus a small front patio.
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Casual Mexican fare served in a vibrant space with a party vibe, lots of tequila & outdoor tables.
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Upmarket sushi bar & Japanese eatery with charcoal-grilled meats, creative rolls & fusion entrees.
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Rustic Italian restaurant featuring made-from-scratch pasta, hand-crafted Italian sodas, a concise thoughtful wine & beer selection, and enticing cocktails.
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Northern & Southern Indian specialties presented in a bright, mural-decked dining room.
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A neighborhood oyster bar and modern seafood shack with a beer list filled with coastal craft brews and classic domestics.
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Contemporary Mexican tacos, bowls & ceviches are served with coffee & drinks amid colorful decor.
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Tacos, burritos & empanadas have Pan-Asian fillings at this busy, compact restaurant.
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Italian specialist serving oven-fired comfort food & pizzas in an antiques-chic space with a bar.
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Classic pastas & other refined Italian fare come in an elegant upstairs space with a terrace.
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Serving microbrews & handcrafted burgers, this pub with a patio hosts trivia nights & live music.
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A new American restaurant and wine bar with a polished casual atmosphere.
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Quaint American cafe crafting homestyle meals in a folksy space filled with paintings.
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A plant-based, farm-fresh, seasonal restaurant by the owner of The Sanctum Cafe.
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French-inspired all-day brasserie with a raw bar, a coffee station and patio dining.
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Array of Asian street eats, beer & wine presented in airy, mod-industrial digs.
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Stylish Italian eatery offering modern takes on classic dishes in rustic-chic surrounds.
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Sushi & sashimi star at this hip, splashy restaurant, with high ceilings & patio seating.
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Stylish, modern eatery featuring updated Japanese dishes & sushi plus inventive Pan-Asian creations.
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Unpretentious kitchen serving up sashimi, sushi boats & Japanese mains, plus familiar Korean dishes.
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Shellfish boils & other Gulf Coast seafood specialties star at this relaxed little cafe.
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Seasonal New American dishes paired with craft beer & wine, in a cozy space with retro accents.
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Hip, pizzeria known for a variety of wood-fired red and white Neapolitan-style pies & craft beer.
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Casual, no-frills restaurant specializes in classic beef noodle soup & other Vietnamese dishes.
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High-end hot spot bringing together a modern aesthetic, broad wine list & a seasonal New American menu.
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Traditional French cuisine & wine presented in an upscale dining room with a romantic atmosphere.
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A fast-casual restaurant featuring fresh tacos, traditional soups and street corn in the style of a traditional Mexican kitchen.
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Extensive Vietnamese menu served in a stylish space with Asian touches & outdoor seating.
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Counter-serve hot spot for tacos, quesadillas & more, plus murals & covered patio seating.
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Romantic eatery with regular live music, featuring an eclectic menu & whimsical '40s-style decor.
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Counter-serve joint specializing in classic Southern eats like fried chicken in a homey setting.
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Popular, airy sports bar in a converted garage offering American pub grub & craft beer on tap.
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Cool venue with a contemporary feel offering a playful menu of New American dishes & cocktails.
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Refined, urban cocktail bar & lounge offering small plates & live music on weekends.
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Contemporary-industrial restaurant for American staples with an open kitchen and patio seating.
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Upscale chain eatery serving burgers, steaks & other American fare in stylish, spacious surrounds.
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Rustic-chic restaurant with a plant-based, sustainable menu plus hot drinks, wine & craft beers.
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Rustic counter-serve joint offering globally flavored BBQ dishes plus craft beers.
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Sandwiches & other Cuban eats are doled out at this acclaimed deli with indoor & outdoor seating.
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Hip pizzeria featuring jumbo slices, craft brews & a bocce court in a convivial atmosphere.
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A wide array of tapas-style dishes offered in a colorful restaurant with a full bar & patio tables.
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Stylish gastropub serving inventive New American fare, beers brewed on-site & handcrafted cocktails.
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Traditional, dark-wooded Irish tavern featuring hearty pub grub, beers on tap & bands on weekends.
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Small plates, craft beers & garden-to-glass cocktails served in a modern indoor/outdoor space.
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A no-frills Mexican restaurant with a trendy spin on its menu and decor.
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Modern restaurant/bar serving ramen & Asian small plates, plus cocktails, sake, wine & beer.
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Contemporary bar with made-to-order sangrias, plus Spanish & Catalan small plates.
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Turkish fare served in a stylish restaurant with warm, yellow walls, antique hookahs, a bar & patio.
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Lively American spot with an open kitchen & central bar, offering a creative take on the classics.
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Bright, friendly spot offering schnitzel, wurst & other German classics, plus beer & live music.
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Snug reservations-only Japanese restaurant featuring multi-course sushi meals plus sake.
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Sweets shop, with a warm Victorian ambiance, specializing in hefty cookies and rich cakes.
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Cozy, family-owned counter-serve bakeshop with American & French cafe fare, plus pastries.
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Innovative Nitrogen ice cream and bake shop.
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Hot, fresh, made-to-order donuts.
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Ice cream shop serving dairy and vegan ice creams in unusual flavors, plus an assortment of cones.
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Chic bakeshop & cafe making multiple kinds of cupcakes & other sweets plus coffee drinks.
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This adults-only cafe offers sweet treats from cakes to cocktails served in a dark, romantic space.
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Snug bakery & deli supplying traditional German breads, cakes & sweets, plus sandwiches & cold cuts.
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Modern bakery with seating serving breakfast & lunch eats with Southern flair, plus sweets & coffee.
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Unassuming, contemporary pink & white parlor selling a variety of handmade ice creams & sorbets.
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A French-Vietnamese fusion concept cafe serving banh mi sandwiches, milk and boba teas, alongside French pastries and desserts.
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Deli-cafe with planted-based meals & sweets, various local items for sale & a bohemian vibe.
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Cozy eatery & coffee stop offering organic & vegetarian fare, wine, beer & a cycling-inspired vibe.
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Donations-only coffee shop in an unpretentious space featuring local art, music & charitable events.
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Bright & airy storefront with coffee drinks, tea & baked goods in a relaxed, minimal room.
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Bright cafe & shop provides light vegetarian fare & a tea selection highlighting organic blends.
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Contemporary take on a general store with freshly prepared foods, coffees, apparel and home goods.
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DVDs, coffee, tea & booze meet sandwiches & other light fare at this hip vegan-friendly cafe.
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House-roasted coffee & veggie-friendly sandwiches & snacks in a low-key, bohemian setting.
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Mellow scene earns buzz for vegetarian fare served in a colorful, 1920s space with outdoor tables.
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Gourmet take-out joint offering Southern platters & sides plus sandwiches, charcuterie & desserts.
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Compact cafe serves creative sandwiches, teas & sweets in a funky space filled with local artwork.
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Full-service butcher offering grass-fed, locally sourced meats, plus light breakfasts and lunches.
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Sandwiches, salads & desserts with Thai flavors, plus signature tea drinks, in a snug, hip space.
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A cafe serving house made baked goods, European inspired small plates, and freshly brewed cup of coffee.
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This counter-service dessert shop sells sweets, savories and coffees in a bright feminine space.
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This colorful cafe donates all profits to charitable causes & serves coffee, tea, panini & desserts.
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Snug no-frills restaurant specializing in Asian buns stuffed with proteins and unusual condiments.
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Foxtail’s flagship store, it houses a café as well as the wholesale roastery and package room.
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