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What to expect from 2 namesake dishes at Zen's Ramen and Sushi Burrito
Restaurant opened April 8 in old Monkey Barrel space in downtown Gainesville
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People wait for their orders at Zen Ramen and Sushi Burrito on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. - photo by Austin Steele
When Monkey Barrel, a longtime favorite restaurant and bar in Gainesville, closed in 2016, residents weren’t very happy. Novella’s Italian Restaurant and Bar opened in the same space shortly after, trying to breathe new life into the once-popular location. But it didn’t find any luck and closed in the middle of 2018. Now, Zen Ramen & Sushi Burrito is giving the space at 115 Washington St. NE, just off the downtown square, a try.