always up for (idiom)
/ˈɔlweɪz ʌp fɔr/

always wants to do; always ready to do

ethnic (adj)
/ˈɛθnɪk/

connected with or belonging to a nation, race, or people that shares a cultural tradition

variety (n)
/vəˈraɪət̬i/

a collection or number of people, things, ideas, etc. that are all different from one another

chain (n)
/tʃeɪn/

a group of businesses such as shops, hotels, or restaurants that all belong to the same person or company

mom and pops (noun phrase)
/mɑm ən pɑps/

family owned stores and restaurants

independent (adj)
/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/

not influenced or controlled in any way by other people, events, or things

authentic (adj)
/ɔˈθɛntɪk/

known to be real and genuine, and not a copy

character (n)
/ˈkærəktər/

all the qualities and features that make a person, groups of people, and places different from others

support (v)
/səˈpɔːrt/

to agree with and give encouragement to someone or something because you want them or it to succeed

customarily (adv)
/ˌkʌstəˈmɛrəli/

in a way that follows customs or usual practices

region (n)
/ˈridʒən/

a particular area or part of the world

infuse (v)
/ɪnˈfjuz/

to soak (tea, herbs, etc.) in liquid to extract the flavor or healing properties