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Sure, Rene Ortiz and Laura Sawicki’s popular eatery is a few blocks south of the relentless Restaurant Row that East Cesar Chavez has become, but that only makes it more attractive, right? Like it’s your little global-contemporary dining secret? Pro tip: Do not skip dessert.
This article appears in First Plates 2021 (Supplement) and First Plates 2021.
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