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Akra Eatery and Juice Bar Opens 2nd Location Thursday at Worcester Public Market

GoLocalWorcester News Team

As restaurants across the region are getting hit by business closures spurred by the coronavirus pandemic and many existing businesses are struggling to reopen and connect with their customers, some businesses are using the crisis as an opportunity to expand and grow.

Akra Eatery and Juice Bar in Worcester is one such business. Akra Eatery and Juice Bar will open on Thursday, June 18 at 11 a.m. in the new Worcester Public Market.

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