"After months of renovations, Magasin Vietnamese Cafe is now open at 4226 Magazine Street, just across from the restaurant’s original location that closed in 2022. Owner Kim Nguyen says she chose to move from the restaurant’s former location on Oak Street, where it was called Mukbang, because the space was way too big — plus, sales and foot traffic were inconsistent. Nguyen’s mother is helping lead the new restaurant. “Mom loves Magazine Street and heard that we are opening up here [so] she decided to get out of retirement and get back in the restaurant again,” Nguyen says. “She is a busybody and could not wait to return.” Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday." - Justine Jones
