Camel Coffee, a renowned South Korean cafe chain, is set to open its inaugural U.S. location in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, at the site of the former Cafe Caravan. The LA flagship will be overseen by operations manager Joshua Park, with his wife Alice Kim as the owner. This venture began through a partnership in 2020 and solidified into the opening planned for May 2023. Camel Coffee is praised for its attention to interior design, unique collaborations, and high-quality coffee offerings. The Silver Lake venue will feature a two-floor seating arrangement with an outdoor patio, offering signature drinks like double espresso shots topped with special cream, milk tea, and misugaru. Patrons can also enjoy pastries, including the Korean specialty "le tigre." The article also touches on other LA food scene updates, including a new loyalty program from Delicious Food Corner, a celebrity smoothie collaboration at Erewhon, a lecture on cookbook evolution, and Tejal Rao's insights on a pop-up homage to American fast-food.
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