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Prospect Heights Vietnamese Cafe Struggles To Keep Doors Open
Coconana was opened late last year by two women who met in a Facebook travel group and bonded over udon noodles — and the same last name.

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Coconana was opened late last year by two women who met in a Facebook travel group and bonded over udon noodles — and the same last name.

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