Julia Spalding

But first, coffee.

“When I graduated from school, my plan was that in five years, I wanted to have a dessert on a menu somewhere. Then I was offered the job at Peterson’s right out of school, and it was sink or swim.”

With a fun vibe and vibrant decor, Nada offers its own interpretation of Mexican cuisine.

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