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Ăn Vặt Cô Béo has a snack for every season

Ăn Vặt Cô Béo has a snack for every season

Natalie Vu’s Vietnamese snack brand isn’t just for nail techs.

By Mike Sula

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Yes, it’s part of the tragic gutting of the Tribune. But John Kass’s departure is still good news.

By John Greenfield
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A snack for every season
Natalie Vu is feeding Vietnamese treat cravings with Ăn Vặt Cô Béo.
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Included in some copies of this week’s print issue and in the issue PDF: Issue 3 of The Chicago FoodCultura Clarion—also available as a separate PDF.

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