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photo credit: Kalaya Fishtown
Kalaya Fishtown
Before they closed, Bella Vista’s Kalaya was the first place we thought of when we wanted fantastic Thai food or simply to have a satisfying night with a few friends. And based on the crowds since they’ve reopened, the entire city felt exactly the same. The former BYOB got a Fishtown makeover that includes a full bar, a large dining room with palm trees at every turn, and an open kitchen where plates of tender peppercorn steak, flower-shaped dumplings, and curries (like the sweet and peppery massaman nua) are made to perfection. The lively restaurant is a place where you can sit back in a booth with friends, order a lineup of wok-fried dishes and mounds of shaved ice topped with banana cream, and end your night reloading the reservations page to secure your next meal here.
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