Expat in Fulton Market goes from café by day to bar by night
Whether you're craving a mojito in the morning or dinner with a side of bacon, Expat, located at 165 N Ogden Ave., can do both anytime. However, you like it—all judgments aside.
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Whether you're craving a mojito in the morning or dinner with a side of bacon, Expat, located at 165 N Ogden Ave., can do both anytime. However, you like it—all judgments aside.
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