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"Born as a health-focused casual Vietnamese concept from owner Alan Moy, Viet Nom Nom pivoted from planned pop-ups to a permanent stall and offers customizable banh mi and rice bowls with chicken, pork, and tofu, alongside sides and drinks like green papaya salad, almond cookies, and a vegan “Viet cold brew” made with coffee from fellow vendor Passion House; Moy emphasizes local purveyors such as Phoenix Bean (tofu) and Hewn Artisan Breads and staffs mostly youth participants from collaborative entrepreneurship and community organizations like the Hatchery, Curt’s Cafe, and the Youth Job Center." - Naomi Waxman