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"A new community compost drop-off and native plant garden. They invite neighbors to come drop-off their food scraps to be composted."

"Has its own herb garden that serves as a serene backdrop to the setting. The space itself plays host to a variety of purposes including photography shows and poetry readings."

"This place is a multi-use building at its most elegant. Constructed from an old movie theater, this concert venue also includes dance studio rehearsal space and a two-level space for showing art."

"The proprietors, Patience and Sean, have been active in working with neighboring businesses to transform their corner into an inviting mini-park and recently donated 2 days of receipts to Haiti relief"

"Mean coffee."

"They've got beef from Niman Ranch, buffalo meat—all that good stuff."