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You can tell this is a McGuire Moorman joint from the moment you see the servers’ custom printed wrap dresses and red chambray shirts. But that doesn’t mean that Elizabeth Street is all style and no substance. Their contemporary takes on Vietnamese cuisine balance ngũ vi in innovative ways. Check out the bánh mì, filled with everything from short rib and kimchi to makrut lime fried chicken.

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