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Since its September opening, Xiao Ye has raked in praise from local publications and Portlanders, winning the Eater Award for Portland’s Best New Restaurant last year. One might expect that with all the accolades, owners and partners Louis Lin and Jolyn Chen could go on cruise control. But opening your first restaurant in 2023 still presents daily challenges and learning opportunities.
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