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Da Flava Unit expands, serving hip-hop, Caribbean flair

By: CBJ News Staff|March 29, 2023
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    • First opening its food truck during the early months of the pandemic, Da Flava Unit now sells Carribean "fusion" food at its Xpress location inside Iowa City Marketplace as well, the owners said. CREDIT NOAH TONG

    First opening its food truck during the early months of the pandemic, Da Flava Unit now sells Carribean "fusion" food at its Xpress location inside Iowa City Marketplace as well, the owners said. CREDIT NOAH TONG

    Da Flava Unit, a North Liberty food truck, has expanded its business and opened inside Iowa City Marketplace next to Marcus Sycamore Cinema as one of the mall’s newest tenants.

    Owners Tony and Dee Brown said they didn’t anticipate opening a permanent location when they launched their business several months ago, but viewing an advertisement made them realize the space was suited to their needs. They pivoted from their initial…

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