This was the second time I was at DC Prime - I was much more impressed the first time when my son took me out for my birthday a couple of years ago. This time I was hosting four family members. When we ordered our steaks, we were told that the chef consistently cooks to a lower temperature! What? What is the purpose of having a rare, medium, rare, medium, etc. temperature doneness if it isn't followed?? We all ordered according to what our waiter told us resulting in two of the three "medium" steaks being very rare, while one medium steak was very well done! I really wish I would've taken a picture, but I don't like how that appears to people around us. The three of us who got incorrectly cooked steaks did not want to slow down the two people who were already eating. Isn't the point of having dinner together, eating together and not having some food recooked? This was so disappointing for me as host and a waste of time to those who were looking forward to a really nice dinner. I will say of the sides we enjoyed the most were the mushrooms, au gratin potatoes, and brussels sprouts. The broccoli was barely cooked - so make sure you order broccoli that is fork tender. Also, the description of the broccoli was to be florets and we were served mostly stems. The next time I take my family out for a special meal it will not be DC Prime. read more

We made reservations here for our 25th Anniversary .. It's supposed to be a big one right ?! Our experience here was subpar. We knew what to expect as far as Covid , but the service and the food was mediocre . We ordered lobster bites ,, ribeye bone in and filet/lobster , sides were the French fries . The meat is NOT all that they claim it to be. Palm and Ruths Chris are far better. Dessert was a limited menu ....was looking forward to chocolate pecan pie, but was told it wasn't made. Choices were key lime and chocolate cake so we got both . You would think a kind gesture of writing on our plate or something acknowledged would have been nice . The set up outsIde was terrible .... I literally started sliding bacKwards in my chair. At least at Ruth Chris last year they added happy anniversary confetti to our table . Love my husband and we will live happily ever after but if you want a special occasion memory , this is NOT your place . I gave it a 2 because the drinks were good . Good luck staying in business DC Prime .‍ read more

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Discovered this place while looking for something close to the hotel to eat. Close enough to walk (or a warmer day). I started off with the Caesar Salad ($10) and Jumbo lump crab cake ($26) for apps. Tried the lobster bites ($26) as we were told they were popular. They are a bit too spicy for me as I don't prefer spicy but my friend ate them as said they were ok. Our first round of drinks weren't as strong as were prefer them to be. My friend ordered the Black Vanilla drink ($13) and I had Daryle and Ricks Old Fashion ($18). For the main course I had the Filet Trio ($52) that came with 3 small filets with different toppings including King Crab Oscar Style, Cabernet Goat Cheese Butter & Chimichurri. My friend ordered the Ribeye 16oz ($61). The steaks are made Pittsburg style in an 1100 degree oven and my friend said the steak tasted a little more charred than his liking. For sides, we shared the asparagus ($13) and the truffle Mac and cheese ($23). The second round of drinks were better. We both had old fashions with Jefferson's Bourbon. Our waitress was pleasant and attentive. Clean environment. Seats/tables are placed closer than expected. Enjoyed the evening. read more

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Great restaurant! Our server John was attentive and professional. The staff treat you as if you are the most important patron. Rick Crow is always wonderful! Excellent food with outstanding service! An absolute must for your dining experience. read more

Hands down best meal we have ever had so far! As soon as you walk in everyone is very welcoming. We got an amazing table outside that had a firepit in it. The white wine was the by far the best I have tried. We started with the lobster bites, what a great choice and the pineapple went perfectly with them. The crab legs were so flavorful and buttery. Both the filet mignon and veal chop were cooked perfectly. We were amazed when they put our "side" of broccoli and cheese down, Man it was BIG! Abd definitely get the King Crab Oscar on your meat and thank us later. The service was definitely top notch and the atmosphere is with the trip itself. Anytime we are in the area we will be sure to stop back. read more

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First time eating here. It was a nice bday surprise. We had really good surf and turf filet and lobster tail. Food was great along with the sides which was asparagus and baked potatoes. The ambiance was elegant but not so fancy where you feel that you have to whisper to talk. My only complaint is that the waiter we had seemed like he was rushing us. Cleaning plates off before we had a chance to enjoy eating the last bite. It was very distracting to our otherwise wonderful meal. I do like that the waiter brought me a happy bday dessert; but the fact he brought the check without asking if we wanted to see a dessert menu was also disappointing. We will most likely give this place another try which we hope we will not be rushed next time. read more

DC Prime Steaks - Steakhouses Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

After being asked if my reservation request was for a special occasion my wife and I were excited to try out DC Prime on our 28th anniversary. We were greeted promptly and as the host seated us my wife and I commented to one another about all the Happy Anniversary cards were queued up- must be a big day for a lot of people. Our waiter took a while to get to us and shared enormous details about the menu- excellent knowledge. Our drinks were okay, although we had to send a 2nd Cosmo back as it had been made by a newbie, at the least not the tender who made the first. Food arrived and this is where the wheels fell off. My Ribeye tasted flat and my wife's filet was passable at best. We have tasted better steaks at comparable high end steakhouses around DC and elsewhere. For a $300 dinner I expected better- top off the coups de grace "not a single mention nor ask" about our special occasion that would have been appropriately noted on our reservation and we will not be returning. read more

Love the place but for the price I prefer rays in Arlington. The steak nothing fancy, it's good but way too pricey. The bread is the bomb there. I think the best part was the bread. Bread or steak??? Bread read more

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Mixed up night. Wife's filet was straight up rare, ordered medium rare. Not to her liking. My ribeye was excellent. Kitchen was prettier slow, that were overwhelmed by their private rooms is my thought. Overall, overpriced but nice place. read more

Quality of their steaks have gone down significantly over the past couple of years. Have been there numerous times and have noticed the cuts of rib eye steaks do not taste like USDA Prime, instead tastes more like choice cuts. Their rib eye steaks are tough, chewy, and gristly, definitely what you would expect from a high end steak house. I surmise most of high quality prime steaks are already taken by bigger chain steak restaurants, like Ruth Chris, Mortons, Eddie Vs, etc, so they are left with lower end cuts. I think I will start going to Ruth Chris and Mortons more often as I am losing faith in DC Prime. read more

We were so excited about XMAS eve dinner at DC Prime with my wife and my daughter and boyfriend. This was the boyfriend's XMAS present to the family. We had a poor experience tonight on XMAS eve. The drinks came in late after appetizers, martinis were not good, scallops were cold, steak order was mixed up and mens bathroom had water on the floor from a leaking toilet. The GM took money off the bill but when leaving I confronted the owner who brushed us off albeit he apologized for not coming to table to address our concerns and try to make us feel better. He did not so I can't recommend the restaurant any more. read more

I ordered the Solman and mac & cheese as the side the food was good. Nothing to write home about. I love bread and I was not that impressed with that either. Really great customer service and the bottle of wine was good it was Moscato. Definitely not worth the amount it was. When ordering please take note: The sides are big enough to share with 2 people. read more

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First time at DC Prime. I had heard that it was exceptional. Took my wife to a "fancy dinner" after months of quarantining. We had the crab cake which was good, and the oysters which were delicious (tasted very fresh and the condiments were great too). The cocktails were ok. My wife ordered the "Trio filets" and she thought they were good. I ordered the Wagyu, which the menu described as the best steak offered in North America. It was worth it. It was crispy and deliciously seasoned on the outside and tender on the inside (I felt like I was eating gelatin since it was so tender). The only flaw is that it was served lukewarm, which took away from the experience. The dessert was ok. Nothing great. We had some ice cream cake. I really debated on giving this restaurant a 3 star based on the fact that our server only took our order and we never saw him again. He never checked back on us, refilled water or anything else. We had to ask other staff for assistance (spoon for cake, water, bill, etc). This left us feeling very underwhelmed with the overall experience. But, because my steak was very good, I decided to give it 4 stars (my wife says they don't deserve 4 stars). Not sure if I would be coming back though. read more

Food was amazing! Service was great! We went on a Friday night there were a few larger loud groups in the tent that made it hard to have a conversation. read more

DC Prime Steaks - Ribeye* and Lobster Mac And Cheese - Steakhouses Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

Everything in this restaurant is great, we were greeted and sat with a beautiful smile and our waiter was very helpful, knowledgeable and made sure our food was our expectations. The place is clean, you won't regret coming and will want to come back read more

My son treated me to DC Prime ( on 9/8/22) and this place is simply amazing!!! The location is great, walking into the restaurant is very inviting. The ambiance was on point. And our waiter Allen was Superb!!!! I mean very knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. I am going definitely going to request him as our waiter again. The food and wine was paired very well together. Even the bread was delicious! Great food, great service, great atmosphere!! For sure will be returning back very soon. read more

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I really enjoyed my visit at DC Prime. The service was attentive and during COVID they practiced safe social distancing. offering little bottles of hand sanitizer was a nice touch. All of the food was prepared exactly the way we requested and the taste was nothing short of delicious. We had steaks, lobster bites, calamari, Brussels sprouts, scallops, ahi tuna, lobster Mac and cheese scallops, creamed spinach, mixed drinks and wine.... Everything was perfect. I'll definitely be returning in hopes of a very similar experience. Thanks! read more

When DC prime first opened up it was really nice it is Vincents gone downhill they now employed well Amy there is amazing but there's another bartender there it's horrible and will be the reason why I never come back read more

DC Prime is on a roll. Not sure what changed but the Filet used to be sort of hit or miss if you went for rare or medium rare and we started going with the Strip as it was always predictable. We have been pleasantly surprised at the how good the Filet is now. Service is always great and we appreciate the "family" environment. read more

Came here Friday night to celebrate my birthday... seated right away (we had a reservation), after being seated it took about 20 minutes before anyone acknowledged that we were there. That's entirely too long to wait. Finally when a server came over they immediately wanted to launch into telling us about the specials- I just wanted to have a glass of water and a drink before ordering. After listening to what seemed like an endless commercial we were finally able to order drinks. Food came out ok- steaks were cooked well and sides were good. Didn't see our server for another 15 after our food arrived. Wanted to order another drink, had to flag down another server to do so. This place is way too expensive for us to have to flag down servers that aren't ours. After dinner we went to the patio so my friend could smoke a cigar- couldn't find a waiter. When the waiter finally arrived he said- our cigar selection is low and they're all dried out. Nice. The patio furniture was completely smushed and uncomfortable. We ended up going to the bar for drinks and my friend got one of the totally dried out cigars. Really disappointing experience. American Prime is better and even Eddie Merlot's provides better service. Seriously- the owners should be ASHAMED to have that broken down junk on their patio. Literally couldn't sit without stacking the seats with pillows and sofa cushions. It's clear the owners just want us to pay high end prices and not provide a high end experience. read more

Service was great. Atmosphere was great. Apps were great, sides were great and drinks were great. Steaks were horrible. Wife got a filet and I got a porterhouse that was the most expensive steak they had on the menu at $229. Both steaks were cooked to the right doneness/color (we get Medium), however they both were completely dry. No juices or moisture at all. First time in my life I didn't finish a steak. Not even sure how you can get a steak to the right color, but be so dry. It's a shame that everything else was good, and the main attraction was so bad. read more

I was looking forward to going to DC Prime. I wanted a NY prime steak and heard it was wonderful. This was a Tuesday night and it was somewhat crowded. The hostess was wonderful, our waiter was friendly, and the wait staff was attentive. The food was excellent except for the dessert which was not as described. I could not give more than 3 stars because we ( 2 of us) were seated next to a table of 13 people at a banquette. They were loud, active and totally unaware of the disruption or indifferent. It was distracting and made conversation difficult It ruined the evening. I mentioned this to the manager when we left and received a perfunctory reply. The wait staff was aware of the disruption and could have offered to move us. I think the place is so busy that they don't care. This was to have been a special evening. It was a disappoinfment. read more

DC Prime in Ashburn,VA....an alternative to Ruth Chris or Morton's in Northern Virginia. I love to try new places in hopes of finding the next best restaurant in the area....and this time we were successful. If you are looking for impeccable service, a beautiful atmosphere , exquisite food and an all-around five star dining experience .....visit DC Prime. I ordered tuna steak pan seared rare and my BF ordered the 12oz filet medium. Both dishes we brought to the table and were cooked to perfection. The flavor of both could not have been better. We tried three sides. Know going into the restaurant that the sides are meant to be shared by at least 2 if not 3 AND reading up prior to going helped us to make our decision on our choices....you should do this trust me! We chose brussel sprouts with bacon and maple ...they were epic. In addition mac n cheese (add lobster....HUGE chunks of claw meat) and au gratin potatoes....all 3 sides were filled with flavor and served perfectly. DC Prime also has a good selection of top shelf speciality drinks to chose from. We selected a Manhattan and Classic Cable Car.....both were excellent. Lastly, our wait staff were attentive and timely but not "hovering". Nick was very good at his job....we will be back and will request him....and if you like what you are hearing...he works every day with the exception of Monday & Wednesday. This new offering for fine dining in Northern VA hit every mark we were looking for and more....you will not be disappointed. read more

DC Prime Steaks - DC Prime Steak & Lobster - Steakhouses Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

Great restaurant. We loved the atmosphere and service, and the food was terrific. I had the 16oz ribeye, and my wife had the Tautog, which was fabulous. One side is plenty, as we couldn't eat the whole of Brussels sprouts between us. read more

Perfect place to go for Steaks. The service was excellent. It's just a good feel place. I had the salad that had just the right dressing and my husband had the T-bone steak. Next time I will have a smaller steak. The mashed potatoes could get any better. Absolutely delicious.. read more

I came here with a friend, we made reservations and were forced to sit at the bar for almost 30 minutes while waiting. Complimentary drink? NOPE. We finally sat down and I ordered the tomahawk. Now everyone listen real close, it was $85 dollar steak that I could have gotten at Blue ridge Grill for $25. This steak had so much fat on it, it wasn't even funny. Seriously folks. The steak at DC prime honestly just isn't worth the price. It really isn't, which is sad to say because I love steak. I sure hope no-one else makes the same misteak (pun intended) that I did, ordering the biggest steak and expecting something great. Save your cash go somewhere else. read more

DC Prime Steaks - Bone in rib eye, $60.00. - Steakhouses Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

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Best Steakhouse in Northern Virginia bar none! Not only are the steaks amazing but their service is also outstanding.The design of the restaurant and ambiance adds to the complete steakhouse dinning experience. Me and the wifey went for our 5-year anniversary on a Tuesday night. Normally, we go to 'Morton's" or "Capital City Grill" but we decided this year to try "DC Prime" because it's closer to home. I'm sure glad we did, as this is our new favorite restaurant. Our server Heath Hodges was exceptional. He was friendly, knowledgeable and very attentive. He knew it was our anniversary (phoned in our dinner reservation) and congratulated us. We started with the Pork belly appetizer and a couple of cocktails. Here is where DC Primes exceptional service stands out. As we were waiting for our pork belly, the manager Glenn Wooten comes over to apologize for the delay. (maybe waited 15 minutes?) We weren't overly concerned as we were busy eating the complimentary bread and enjoying our cocktails. When the pork belly arrived it was heavenly; me and the wife were fighting for the last piece. Glenn the manager, approached us again and said "I apologize again guys, this Pork Belly is on us. Happy anniversary." Wow, truly unexpected but delightful surprise. I ordered the Tomahawk bone-in ribeye (medium-rare) with broiled lobster tail and the wife ordered the Kansas City bone-in strip.(medium) My ribeye was one of the best steaks I've ever had in my life as it was nicely charred on the outside, well marbled with favor and exceptionally cooked to a perfect medium rare. On par with "Gibsons" in Chicago who I consider one of the best steakhouses in the United States. Lobster tail was large and also delicious. Wife's strip was good as well but I could tell she enjoyed my ribeye better. I finished the whole thing and even went to town on the meat that was left on the bone "caveman" style to my wife's embarrassment. As sides, we had the roasted wild mushrooms, mashed potatoes and au gratin potatoes; which were all good but we didn't finish as the steaks were clearly the stars of the show. Heath, was accommodating enough to wrap up some of our leftover bones for our Labrador puppy and Glenn even approached me again in the cigar room to wish us happy anniversary. I made sure to get both their cards (so I wouldn't forget their names) and told them we surely will be back soon. I work around the corner so this might be my go to spot for afternoon "business meetings," ha! Thanks again Glenn, Heath and DC Prime for making our 5th anniversary dinner truly special. read more

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I came here on the recommendation of a friend to meet someone for dinner. The ambiance was super upscale steakhouse if I could categorize it. All the greeters seemed to enjoy being there and had a genuine smile. I was actually rather impressed it didn't to me have the stuck up vibe most Loudoun County most area locations do of this genre. It has a bit of an intimate vibe but not so much that it isn't a great first date spot either. We stared with the Wagyu Steak Carpaccio and oysters on a half shell. The Wagyu appetizer which I always love an amazing rare steak was a must try. (I have always compared any to the one I had in new year a few years back. I have yet to find anything worth comparing.) That said this was defiantly worth trying and pleasantly surprising. Although not very generous a portion it was still enough to justify the price point as an appetizer. The oysters were some of the better ones I've had locally aside from going to the wharf and getting them brand new. I was told I had to try the Japanese Waygu Steak (which I was a bit surprised by the price) but once I tasted it I understood. I love my steaks as rare as possible, almost mooing but this I ordered medium rare. I wanted to enjoy the flavor and not focus on the taste if almost raw. I was spectacularly impressed. I did get it with a side of her side of their béarnaise sauce which was amazing. -Clyde's still by fair has my favorite béarnaise in the area.- We split the Brussels sprouts, potatoes at gratin, and roasted wild mushrooms. I would say the mushrooms were the stand out side in my view. My guest ordered 1lb of sherry glazed crab legs which were quiet good but I was just in the mood for steak. It was also extremely delicious. This will be another one I add on rotation when looking for a great meal and a place to dress for. read more

I've been here a few times, once in a private room/party. the service was great, the company was great and the food tasted awesome. My last trip here however, the service started out great and everyone at the table was impressed by the waiter. But between the time we ordered and whatever happened next the service went to the dump, I mean really. Everyone was shocked at the level of service.. not sure what happened, hope the waiter didn't get some bad news but it was pretty noticeable throughout the table. We have enough team outings to make a trip to DC Prime every few months and will most likely returning but I really hope that we don't have to go through the ordeal of the service we did last time... read more

Our party of four discerning palates chose this restaurant in Loudoun County because my previous experience of appetizers on the patio was very good. We had an encore repast of Lobster bites and lamb chop lollipops..that were excellent! The precipice collapsed with the entree's of NY strips, pork chop, and veal chop which were mediocre at best! The lobster mac and cheese was good but Ina Garten's it wasn't! The Sazerac was also spot on but was diminished by dessert of key lime pie without the lime! As the restaurant has an excellent patio and appetizers-limit your experience to it and avoid the dining room! It was definitely overrated and overpriced at $480 and that is with only one drink. read more

My wife and I came here for my birthday last weekend. We were seated a few mins early. It was our first time here and our server gave us a little background on the restaurant and the food (where it comes from, freshness, etc). I decided to go for the Japanese A5 Wagyu on the menu ($99 for 6oz). This steak is wet aged versus the dry aged Japanese A5 (which was $39/oz). My wife ordered the filet trio, and we also ordered mashed potatoes and creamed corn. Our server brought us bread and butter while we waited for our meal. The warm bread was better than expected. I was very excited when my wagyu came to the table. I hadn't had A5 in 3 years and I was excited to try it again after so long. The second I started cutting into it, I knew it was going to be special. It was just soooo soft and it was cooked perfectly to medium rare as I ordered. That first bite was heaven, so much flavor and excitement. And I love the charred exterior as it adds some texture and light crunch. The A5 was absolutely worth it, it was simply mind-blowing. I had a couple bites of my wife's filet trio and I enjoyed the different toppings on top. The sides were simply fantastic. The creamed corn had so much flavor and was absolutely delicious. The mashed potatoes were so buttery and creamy. Every bite of everything I ate was absolutely jaw dropping. I wanted to try everything on the menu. Service was spectacular and what you would expect from a high end restaurant. Our server greeted us by name, answered all of our questions, was able to make us the creamed corn without bacon, and after we mentioned we were celebrating my birthday, he brought out a complimentary dessert. Simply outstanding service and attention to detail. The entire dining experience from start to finish was exceptional. It was the perfect birthday dinner with my wife. We spent $220 after tax/tip (no drinks). If you're looking for a special meal for a special occasion, you've found the place! read more

DC Prime Steaks - Japanese A5 Wagyu - Steakhouses Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

Service was attentive. Steaks were cooked to our specification and flavorful. Roasted mushrooms were delicious. Asparagus was smushy/overcooked. Nice atmosphere. read more

What a wonderful place to celebrate! The food was delicious-4 stars. However, what made this a 5 star review was our server- Amy. Perfect attentiveness from start to finish!!! Thank you Amy for making our evening beyond special! read more

My office went here for dinner in the middle of the week and three of the six of us ended up with food poisoning. We called the restaurant to let them know those of us who had eaten dishes with cream/milk were sick and was told the chef would call us back. The only intention was to let them know so they could do some quality control. No one called back. Our staff members were out of the office for 3 days. Based on this experience, I can't recommend DC Prime. read more

This restaurant is beautiful inside and out. Whether you sit in the bar area or dining room you won't go wrong. The food is excellent my favorite is the lamb. The service is top notch. I highly recommend. read more

Every year I like to take my boyfriend to a nice steak dinner for his birthday. We've done Ruth's Chris a few times so my co-worker suggested DC prime. Life. Saver. Last year our dinner took almost 2 hours, we were at Ruth's Chris forever and we felt like we were basically forgotten, this year was the complete opposite! The restaurant has a really cool layout, that includes and "open kitchen" wall of windows and high wood panel ceilings. The atmosphere her was great! Our waitress was wonderful! She was very knowledgable about the menu, and the company. We learned this is the only DC prime around, and that was pretty cool to learn. She even told us where our seafood and beef came from. It was really interesting to hear everything. We took the recommendation of another yelper and got the appetizer tower. Great idea! We chose the crab cakes, calamari and lobster bites. I'm not the biggest fan of crab/seafood in general but their crab cakes looked too good not to try! I actually loved them! Huge chunks of fresh crab and a delicious mustard sauce. The lobster bites were fantastic! Huge chunks of lobster in a sweet pineapple sauce, so so good! I highly recommend them! For dinner we tried the social of 3 petite filets with 3 different sauces. Great idea, if they have it, try it! I can't leave a nice dinner without a cappuccino. They did a great job, lots of fluffy foam, great espresso. Perfect ending and pairing with the crème brûlée! Over all I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking to celebrate and event or just have a nice evening out! read more

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My girlfriend had a gift card from here and took me for dinner. From start to finish everything was excellent. Old Fashioned - Well prepared with great flavor Oysters Rockefeller were perfect Filet was super tender and perfectly cooked Shared a dessert and it was excellent, more than enough for us read more

We live near DC Prime and it was our go-to for special dinners before the pandemic. Unfortunately, the food is nowhere near the same quality. We visited twice for birthday celebrations in August and are unlikely to return. Service was still good, but many of the dishes lacked flavor that we previously enjoyed. read more

Another diamond in the ruff! Great place!!!! Was made aware of this restaurant by our neighbor. She could not say enough positive things about this place, and I can see why! Our waiter Taylor, was not only informative but had a great sense of humor. I am so glad we tried this restaurant and what better place to celebrate my husbands birthday! Have a jalapeno margarita or the cucumber vodka collins! Cheers! read more

DC Prime Steaks - Heirloom tomato salad... YUMMM - Steakhouses Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

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I held a team dinner @DCPrime on July 27th. The staff could not have been more friendly and professional. We had a private room and enjoyed it very much. We had a door to the outside! So cool. The food was perfect! Thank you all for putting up with us and we WILL be back soon. I want to thank Rick and Shelley for making sure everything was perfect! read more

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