Chef Luna Contreras's ever-evolving residency Chelo has found a permanent home in the former Dame space. Credit: Chelo

Welcome to 2025! We’re starting the year off strong with the debut of Chelo‘s new permanent home and a new location of Frank’s Noodle House, not to mention an upcoming s’mores shop from the mind behind Nico’s Ice Cream. Plus, find out where to acquire pomegranate mandarin frozen custard and chicken fried steak sandwiches. For more ideas, check out our food and drink guide.

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Chelo
Chef Luna Contreras’ pop-up-turned-residency Chelo has evolved yet again: As of today, the vegetable-forward Mexican restaurant has taken over the space formerly home to Jane Smith’s wine-centric spot Dame. 
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