Lesile Russell Yost Joins Tiffany Anton To Discuss Ozone Café & Market

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Tiffany Anton chats with Leslie Russell Yost, owner of Ozone Café & Market in Crab Orchard, TN. Leslie shares how she transformed an old gas station near Ozone Falls into a vibrant plant-based café and market, inspired by her southern roots and love of cooking. She discusses her journey from growing up in a steakhouse-owning family to crafting vegan versions of southern classics—like her mother’s pulled pork recipe recreated with jackfruit. Leslie also talks about her loyal local customer base, the café’s cozy features like a book nook, and her hopes of expanding in the future.

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