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Kartik Dasinnext favorite foodMama Chow — Kim, Chow & MayFood stories often come full circle. Even if that journey takes 50 years, taking someone from Kuala Lumpur to Fairfield via France, Greece…9 min read·Mar 2, 2022--1--1
Kartik Dasinnext favorite foodThe Dilly Duck Shop — Russ & Phyllis ZappalaHidden at the end of an unremarkable-looking strip mall off Route 7 in Norwalk lies a treasure that the locals have been enjoying since…7 min read·Feb 22, 2022----
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