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"A longstanding Fields Corner Vietnamese institution founded in 1992, known for authentic pho, other traditional Vietnamese soups, and broken rice plates as well as an atmosphere featuring landscape imagery, tall bamboo, and Vietnamese music. With founder Thanh Le stepping back and his younger family member balancing multiple restaurants, the business faced operational and neighborhood-charm challenges; a new ownership partnership brings Victoria Nguyen in as an equal partner and general manager while the elder founder remains an advisor. The collaboration will retain core pho and rice-plate offerings while adding a dedicated menu page and co-branding for the incoming partner’s popular family-style dishes — including seven-course beef and fish experiences, Vietnamese hot pot, hot-and-sour catfish soup, and caramelized catfish — with a refreshed menu planned for mid-February." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal