The Cutting Table

Yes, the non-profit Social Studio employs refugees to turn out fashionable threads and yes, the clothes and bags are made from recycled or excess materials. But the best reason to visit the studio's cafe is the darn tasty food. Head chef Enza Adem oversees a great-value menu that includes hefty African-inspired burgers (vegetarian options aplenty) and a daily curry served with spongy injera bread. There's plenty of room at the long table for enjoying freshly brewed chai ($4) or an earthy cup of coffee ($3), a fair-trade blend roasted in Flemington.