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"In the expanded space at 1200 R Street, Suite 130, I saw Camellia combine its wholesale operations and R Street café into “one super Camellia,” outfitted with locally made tables and a mural featuring the characters from Benjamin Della Rosa–designed coffee bags; the favorite offerings carry over—breakfast sandwiches, Faria pastries, and lox sandwiches made with Mel’s Bagels—and with lingering warm weather I’d reach for a horchata cold brew." - Vanessa Labi