Brace yourself, brunchers: The new Trip with Vakava Friday brunch is a long brunch (five hours’ long in fact), and a great one to employ a brunching strategy. Why? Because it would be very easy to do this one all wrong.
This ‘table brunch’ is for anyone who prefers table service and enjoys ample sharing plates. The first three hours involve a server bringing you plate after plate of South American cuisine while you imbibe and chat with friends. There’s also a roving bar cart serving made-to-order drinks. Though they’re fun and inspired concoctions, they’re a bit on the overly sweet side.
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Trip with Vakava
A new brunch for foodies and fiesta hunters
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IKIGAI
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CATCH
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CARNA
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BEHIND the SCENES!
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