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"Opened in early 2023 in Union Square, Hed Very Thai is Wannajaro’s Union Square outpost that quickly gained a following and directly influenced Hed 11’s approach: she found swapping coconut milk for animal dairy was easy and that most dishes were already gluten-free, a lesson that led to roughly 90 percent of Hed 11’s debut menu being gluten- and dairy-free. Wannajaro also owns three restaurants in Thailand, including an American-style brunch spot, and her Union Square success helped prompt the full-circle move to Japantown." - Paolo Bicchieri