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Eat & Drink

The Local Joint

Locals’ pick

Diner food done right, out where the options get thin. No frills, just a solid plate when you want one.

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Neng Jr.'s Locals’ pick

Book early or plan on missing it. Hardest reservation in town right now, and it earns it. The Filipino menu is bold and personal, nothing watered down for a wider crowd.

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Hole Doughnuts

Doughnuts fried to ORDER, so they hit warm and a little crackly at the edges. Small menu, done exactly right. Beat the line.