Minas and her sweetie working at Karachi Cowboys (Image: Yeobo)

Powered by community crowdfunding and a wealth of experience working with Capitol Hill food and drink venues including Post Pike Cafe, Fuel Coffee, and the gone but not forgotten Karachi Cowboys, Yeobo Cafe and Bar is bringing Korean-American comfort food to the slopes of Madison Valley in early 2025.

Chef Mars Minas announced the location this month after a crowdfunding campaign earlier this year that saw more than $20,000 raised to support the diner project from the first-time owner.

Finding a space for the project to call home was a major challenge but a restaurant with good bones and the right location finally became available.

Just east of Capitol Hill, Yeobo will be busy transforming the former Two Doors Down burger joint that closed in October after owner Erin Nestor’s ten-year run on the E Madison corner.

“It’s such an honor to be taking over such a beloved space, and we’re so grateful to Erin for trusting us with what she’s built, Lex for really doing the most for us as our broker, all our amazing kickstarter supporters for believing in us, and to our greater communities for your constant support,” Minas wrote in the announcement. “We hope to make you all proud, and we can’t wait to welcome you through our doors.” Continue reading →