New Vietnamese Restaurant Vina Opens In Westfield

WESTFIELD, NJ — A new Vietnamese restaurant has opened in Westfield.

Vina opened on Friday at 114 Quimby St. in Downtown Westfield. A ribbon-cutting is planned for Nov. 1o.

The Vietnamese street food restaurant was opened by the same owners of Kirshenbaum Baking Co.

Vina is described as bringing "authentic Vietnamese street food with bold flavors, shareable plates, and everyday favorites," according to the restaurant.

"Chef-driven and rooted in heritage, Vina brings elevated hospitality to a casual dining experience," according to the restaurant.

Chef Uyen is leading the charge at Vina. She credits her mother for inspiring her culinary career.

"Growing up the youngest of six girls, Uyen watched her mom transform simple, authentic ingredients into unforgettable meals, not realizing those dinners were shaping her palate and her future. Her mother's French-influenced, traditional Vietnamese cooking introduced Uyen to the extraordinary flavors of things like pig ear terrine, pickled mustard greens, slow-braised bone broth, and thousands of hand-rolled egg rolls. This summer, a lifetime of memories and flavor becomes Vina," according to instagram.com.

For more information, visit vinastreetfood.com, instagram.com, or facebook.com.

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