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"A Ridgewood bar food counter where the chef added a ‘Crisp Wrap Ultimate’ after experimenting at home—he hadn’t eaten the original but, inspired by online tutorials, created a vegan version that staff loved and quickly propelled the item to menu status. The kitchen now offers variations such as a pernil version (described by one regular as markedly different from the fast-food original) and a Buffalo-chicken option, leaning into nostalgia and comfort while playing with textures and protein substitutions." - Matthew Sedacca