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Cubanos, guava pastries, community: Remembering Cafe Tropical

Sunset’s bright purple Cafe Tropical, which shut down suddenly last week, was known for its excellent Cuban food and its role as a safe haven for those in recovery.

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By Steve Chiotakis • Dec 7, 2023 • 6m Listen

Sunset’s bright purple Cafe Tropical, which shut down suddenly last week, was known for its excellent Cuban food and its role as a safe haven for those in recovery.

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