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"Rebuilt down the street after a fire, this humble La Crescenta bakery now runs a bigger menu of Armenian specialties while keeping prices gentle and the vibe family-friendly and bustling. Lahmajune remains a steal at under $3, spread thin, baked to pliancy, and topped with tomato-meat and robust dried herbs; the ajarski khachapuri ($16) arrives with runny egg yolks, meaty basturma rounds, melty cheese, and fresh spinach, and warm spinach-and-cheese mini-boeregs are perfect for sharing. Must-try dishes: lahmajune, ajarski, spinach and cheese mini boeregs." - Rebecca Roland