Getting blissfully lost in crowded markets. Smelling fresh ingredients and wet concrete. Walking through streams of sunlight filtered through brightly colored canopies. Hearing familiar sounding words, yet completely unplaceable. Smiling and laughing—with everyone. Haggling over prices as you relish the still new feeling of foreign coins in your hand. Buying goods, and having great moments. Sharing stories, and living your story.

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Your exploration rewards you with the most delicious thing you’ve ever had the privilege—and the courage to taste. At Compass Rose, we live for those moments, every time. And we hope to give them to you, transporting you to new destinations from within your neighborhood.

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We pride ourselves on being what we call “armchair tasters”, which is our take on the “armchair traveler”—a genre of literature and movies that takes you on a trip to an exotic locale without leaving the comfort of your own home. So while it’s great to travel around the world, we understand that’s not always possible; instead of waiting for the smells and tastes on a great trip, we’ll bring them to you—in a cozy row home right in your own neighborhood. When we welcome you into our restaurant, we hope you’ll savor our selection of international street food alongside handcrafted cocktails, some quirky beers, and exotic wines. We’re a place for friends and neighbors to come together and feel at home while sending your taste buds out to travel the world.