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For Carlo Lamagna, 2024 has been a year of gathering inspiration to start fresh. In May, his Beaverton lechonería Magna Kubo quietly closed after less than a year of service. The restaurant opened in the increasingly crowded downtown area of the Portland suburb, where, he says, logistical difficulties and a lack of engagement ultimately made the project unsustainable. “There were challenges,” says
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