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Photos: Charlie's Bakery, where cakes and dim sum share the menu

Charlie's Bakery became a popular dim sum place by accident, or more precisely, as a matter of survival. Back in 1999 owner Charles Chou found the bakery business slow going. He added sandwiches and a Chinese noodle soup for the lunch crowd, and friends suggested that he offer additional Asian dishes.

The joint's been jumping ever since. While the restaurant still features some fine baked goods -- the fruit-topped birthday cakes are works of art -- it's the Chinese entrees and dim sum that keep customers happy.

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