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BLVD Bistro
Southern and soul food restaurant run by husband-and-wife team Carlos and Markisha Swepson, known for brunch, fried chicken and lamb chops.
Named as a Black-owned business by a trusted local source (see source). Hours change, so call or check the website before you go. Know something we should update? Tell us.
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