"Arts District all-day hang Cafe 2001 refuses to be defined as just one thing. The cafe serves a menu from former Yess sous chef Giles Clark that straddles European and Japanese inclinations in a bi-level former bank space that looks like it could have hosted underground raves or a mad scientist. During the day, guests sip coffee, matcha, or wine from a slim selection of bottles while classical music echoes against the brick walls."
"The katsu sandwich remains a staple on the often-evolving menu. Thick slabs of breaded pork get sandwiched between fluffy milk bread and slathered with a Bulldog-esque sauce. When cut into three slices, this is an easy dish to share with a group. Whole garlic cloves and fried sage leaves are tucked into a tall tangle of crispy, salty french fries that are worth ordering on their own."
"A thin layer of bruleed sugar tops a pristine lemon curd tart, which balances just enough sweetness with a bright citrus tartness. A side of sour cream adds a welcome touch of tang; the shortbread crust holds it all together without distracting from the filling. An Arts District take on Doctor Frankenstein's lab complete with brick walls and a high-fidelity sound system. If Frankenstein's creature came to life here, he would probably emerge with a penchant for matcha, pet nat, and Japanese fashion."
Cafe 2001 blends European and Japanese culinary influences in a bi-level former bank with exposed brick and a high-fidelity sound system. The menu from former Yess sous chef Giles Clark includes standout items like a shareable katsu sandwich on fluffy milk bread, garlic-studded crispy fries with fried sage, and a lemon curd tart with bruleed sugar and shortbread crust. Guests sip coffee, matcha, wine, or pet nat amid classical music during daytime hours. The space feels part speakeasy, part mad scientist lab, and is marked by a spray-painted plank and peeling doors that make it intentionally elusive.
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