Zorek, the highly anticipated San Bruno coffee and borek shop launched by the brothers behind Mazra, Jordan and Saif Makableh, opened just briefly earlier this month before shutting down for three weeks to refine its coffee program.
Tim and Ali Shaw's coffee shop/bookstore champions diverse authors while serving specialty drinks and breakfast options, merging literature and community engagement into their business model.
Ilana Coffee provides a delightful dining experience, especially with its delicious Vietnamese sandwiches that feature unique fillings like caramelized BBQ pork and sweet sliced meatballs, all for an affordable price.
"One of our goals is not just to introduce Japanese culture and good things to America, but rather to adapt them to the American culture. Tastes and preferences differ depending on where you grew up and your experiences. We respect American culture and Japanese culture, after learning about them, we hope to create something new that are mixed both culture and can become part of the American culture."