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In 2016, Alan Akwai was working as a beverage consultant at Akaapong “Earl” Ninsom’s original iteration of the James Beard Award-winning Langbaan, assisting Ninsom with service and beverage pairings “before the whole thing blew up,” says Akwai. After a fried chicken dish made an appearance on the menu, the two started discussing the potential for a fast-casual restaurant, inspired by
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