Milktooth

Jonathan Brooks credits his playful palate to the 12 foreign exchange students his family hosted while he was growing up. Here, he imparts a hearty take on arepas, glorified flatbreads that were an ancient Venezuelan staple.

Patrons can also expect an impressive array of house-made pastries like made-to-order cinnamon-sugar cake donuts and a gooey brioche sticky bun.

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