Owner of Indian cafe in Chapel Hill wants to 'break down barriers'

Posted Aug 26, 2018
Tucked inside a romantic courtyard on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill is Vimala's Curryblossom Cafe, the spot for authentic Indian food. Owner and chef Vimala Rajendran is usually in the kitchen working on a customer favorite -- samosas! She talked with WRAL about the the namesake of her restaurant and about her unusual journey to become a chef and community builder. (WRAL.com)

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