BEVERAGE BONANZA: SMOOTHIE & JUICE BARS

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The ultimate meal replacement in cup form, smoothies (and their sibling juices) have taken over a new corner in the health arena as a way for consumers to pack more nutrients into their day. The $5 billion segment has opened up plenty of opportunity for designers to help expanding smoothie/juice bar chains reconfigure their look,…

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THE FINEST RESTAURANTS NEAR USC (QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS INCLUDED)

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BACARO LA One of the most popular and highly-rated restaurants near USC campus, Bacaro LA is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. Founded in 2008 by the Kronfli Brothers (both USC grads), it has grown on to now have locations near downtown, Koreatown, Silverlake, Los Feliz, and The Staples…

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