Elis Table was one of the highlights of our trip to downtown Charleston! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, inviting, and full of Charleston charm. The food was absolutely fantastic--every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The service was just as impressive. Everyone on the staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome throughout the meal. The signature cocktails were outstanding and some of the best we've had in Charleston. They're creative, perfectly balanced, and definitely worth trying. If you're looking for an amazing dining experience with incredible food, exceptional service, a great atmosphere, and delicious cocktails, Elis Table is a must-visit. We'll definitely be back! Elis Table was one of the highlights of our trip to downtown Charleston! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, inviting, and full of Charleston charm. The food was absolutely fantastic--every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The service was just as impressive. Genna was friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome throughout the meal. The signature cocktails were outstanding and some of the best we've had in Charleston. They're creative, perfectly balanced, and definitely worth trying. If you're looking for an amazing dining experience with incredible food, exceptional service, a great atmosphere, and delicious cocktails, Elis Table is a must-visit. We'll definitely be back! read more

Bizarre Experience overall With its location near legendary restaurants 82 Queen, Pogan's Porch, and Husk; Eli's Table peaked my interest with a green flag-- a small one page menu. This is where things get weird. I go to enter the restaurant with confusion as the door says Toast, a local diner style brunch chain. The hostess mentions they switch concepts from brunch to dinner. Frankly, a smart idea in concept. While being seated, we noticed the restaurant was only about half full. A bit of a red flag for a Saturday in Charleston. The atmosphere was the next thing we noticed. The lighting was "off" and in stark contrast to the upbeat edm music playing in the background. This is something you would expect at Felix on King, not on Queen in the French Quarter. That being said, the staff was on par for downtown, but did not sell me on the experience. The food was actually really good, but did not blow me away. We got the beef carpaccio, duck, chicken, crab soup (my favorite), beignets, and crème brûlée. This food would be top tier in any city in the Midwest... just not in downtown Charleston. I would not plan on going back unless I was in a pinch to find an open table for downtown Charleston, but even still I might consider an alternative. read more

Fantastic experience. I had the filet and it might be the best I've ever eaten anywhere. read more

Eli's Table - Great old fashioned! - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Filet au poive. We also had the salmon with Parmesan risotto, lamb lollipops, crab bisque, and creme brûlée. 10/10 for every plate. The huckleberry mojito was incredible as well. Great service. Environment was relaxed and romantic. Best experience I've had in a while. read more

Eli's Table - Filet au poive - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

A Six‑Star Experience at Eli's Table The Hungry Detective and Special Agent Deirdre had an unforgettable evening at Eli's Table this past Friday, and the only fitting way to begin is with one word: WOW. If six stars were possible, this restaurant would earn every one of them. For anyone visiting the Gibbes Museum of Art, this spot--conveniently located right next door--is an absolute must. Atmosphere Eli's Table offers a stylish, inviting vibe with a fantastic bar area. This was my second visit, and while I haven't yet sat at a dining‑room table, the bar is exceptional--comfortable, energetic, and perfect for people‑watching through the large street‑facing windows. Service & Staff From the moment we walked in, the hospitality was outstanding. * Mallory greeted us with a warm smile and set the tone for the evening. * Tyler, the bartender, is a true mixologist--his vodka martini with three olives was perfection, and his recommendation of a Tuscan blend paired beautifully with our meal. * Christian, originally from Long Beach Island, NJ, brought great energy and even better stories. * Davida, hailing from Sicily and speaking flawless English, shared wonderful insights from his travels. * Louis, a tennis pro by day, delivered five‑star service all night. This team is polished, attentive, and genuinely passionate about what they do. Cuisine The food was exceptional from start to finish. * We began with beef carpaccio and warm bread--both outstanding. * The lamb special, prepared by Executive Chef Michael Reilly, was cooked to a perfect warm pink center and served over hand‑mashed potatoes with fresh‑cut carrots. * We're already planning a return visit to try the duck, which came highly recommended. Desserts Dessert was a showstopper. * The pineapple bread pudding with gelato was so good the plate was practically polished clean. * Mallory also treated us to the beignets, which didn't survive long enough to make it home. Verdict Eli's Table is guilty as charged--guilty of delivering an extraordinary dining experience. We can't wait to return, especially for that duck. Bonus Recommendation Make an evening of it: explore Rodin's "The Gates of Hell" at the Gibbes Museum, then walk next door for one of Charleston's most memorable meals. Charleston's best‑kept secret--highly recommended. read more

Eli's Table - Lamb Chops - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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So disappointed. The menu online is not what you get. My husband had the salmon & that was pretty good. I had the vegetable risotto which was good. We had a table by the window & there were flies all around. Our waiter was a bit pushy & did not come back to see how our meal was. Just pushing for another drink twice. I understand why because my martini in a coup glass that was 3/4 full was $20. Would not go back or recommend. read more

Overall this place was decent but probably won't come again. The service was the best part, they're very attentive. The food was good but definitely pricier for other similar types of restaurants. read more

Eli's Table - Roasted Beet Salad... - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Even better than before they remodeled. The chef out did himself. The best green fried tomatoes and Charleston. The beignet is superb.

This place was very cute and the servers were attentive and nice. The food was hit or miss. The salad was not worth it so I would not recommend. The duck entree and shrimp and grits and weren't bad but not worth the price point. Ultimately the food wasn't terrible but for the price point it's not worth it as there's plenty of other places in Charleston that has better value. Beware they do a credit card service charge which I've never seen before. read more

I came in for a date night and we were promptly seated for our reservation by someone who I believe is the manager (Mallory?) and she was absolutely amazing throughout the entire night. The food was delicious but service was the slowest I've ever had so it greatly affected our first experience here. I'm not sure if this was because of restaurant week but service at other restaurants I've visited during RW has always been great. To start, we were sat down and nobody came to our table for 15 minutes, not even to bring water, so I spoke to the hostess to let her know. Our waiter finally came and she was sweet but not attentive at all through our dinner. We were there for 2.5 hours, waiting a good while in between courses. Others around us were also getting irritated - another couple left after having been seated for a while and I believe changed their minds after talking to a couple beside them who definitely looked annoyed by the long wait times. A few tables even asked to have the remainder of their upcoming courses packed to go because of this. We were given complimentary champagne and mussels for the initial wait after being seated but service sadly fell short from there. Like I initially said, Mallory was amazing and the food was delicious but the overall service experience needs some work. read more

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Customer service was great. Not crowded at all for a Saturday night in Charleston, I guess because it's a little off the beaten path. We come hear often when we are in town for that very reason. Food is excellent. Whatever you get, add the fried green tomato salad! read more

Delicious food, great choice of options, great service , good atmosphere. It s downtown Charleston so parking will be tough and prices are not cheap. read more

Really great service and the food was phenomenal! Highly recommend. They're new and we're not busy, but they should be once word gets out! read more

Eli's Table - Coconut shrimp and grits - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The food was wonderful. Very creative concepts. Chef Michael is very talented and Eli's Table is a wonderful addition to the Charleston Dining experience. The jazz music playing in the background and the way they made every guest feel like they were the only one was very nice. The beignets were amazing!!! read more

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The food and drinks were amazing. Ty was a great bartender. Super talented. And Ben was an awesome host. I would definitely visit again!

Be very careful. I just go an email from Charleston Hospitality group regarding gift cards. If you buy a $100 gift card, you get a $50 bonus. I didn't click on the hidden link at the top of the page that says I need to redeem the $50 between now and Thanksgiving. Terrible bait and switch. Now I have a $100 gift card for my wife at her favorite restaurant and a worthless $50 card that I can't use. I'll let her take someone else to dinner, because I'm left with a bad taste in my mouth. read more

We went here for our anniversary. The service was excellent and we're very attentive to us. The food is delicious and it is a cute little dining area. read more

OMG.... What an incredible breakfast place! We were lucky to find this restaurant so we made this our morning breakfast spot during our visit to Charleston. We were greeted and shown to a great table in front of a window. Jess B, server, had greeted the three of us. Jess, very personable, had went over the menu. I had ordered the Two Eggs Your Way and my friends had ordered the Crab & Egg. While were waiting, Jess, would cover and chat with us. Within a few minutes, our meals were delivered. All of our meals were good size portions and seasoned just right. With my meal, I had a homemade biscuit with an incredible jam that we couldn't get enough of. Jess was so nice and gave us a complimentary order of Beignets with the same jam. The Beignets were out of this world. The dining area is well lite and inviting. I would highly recommend this restaurant for the food and service!! Thanks again, Jess for the incredible service. read more

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We were drawn to Eli's Table as there was live jazz on Friday and Saturdays. However, it was a gentlemen playing the keyboard. No singing, only live music. It was still very nice. The service was very friendly, our server Raymond was welcoming and made out night! We stopped by after dinner for a night cap and live music. We ordered the southern Gentlemen drink (which was made with Bourbon) a, a fruity non alcoholic drink and beignets, which is a speciality of this spot. Wow the beignets were delicious! I'm still craving it today! Overall, the service was too, Raymond was the nicest! The music was relaxing and the beignets made my night! read more

Eli's Table - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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We came in during the dusting so it was very cold. It was also very packed but we got lucky and only waited about 10 minutes for a table. We ordered and waited 35 minutes for our food. It was also cold. It was also expensive. In my opinion it was not worth paying for cold food but I understand difficulties of food service, but if you want to play the game, be prepared to lose. The ambiance is rich southern people, it is downtown Charleston after all. The pen they gave us for tips was dead, but I left a $10 tip anyways. Also the portion sizes are huge so you are getting your moneys worth of food. Even if it is a little chilly read more

Delicious food, fresh and flavorful Great Staff attentive and informed Beautiful Restaurant situated on historic Meeting Street. Must try in Charleston read more

We (party of 3) had reservations for 7:30 we finally got seated at 8:30. We stood waiting trying to stay out of the servers way! It was a really bad start! This is the reason for the lower rating. No waiting area. Very few tables that accommodate more than 2, etc However, when a place at the bar opened and finally able to sit out of the way, we were given free champagne and an appetizer. When we finally got a table everyone did what they could to make things better for us. Charming servers, and the food was delicious! Bad start great finish equals an average rating for this time. read more

I dined at Eli's Table with my family to celebrate my birthday. It was a lovely restaurant with friendly service. The food was tasty, but I especially loved the dessert. I appreciated that they had a kid's menu. One thing that was surprising and disappointing though was the state of the bathroom. It didn't look like it had been cleaned in months. Other than that, the restaurant was very nice. read more

Eli's Table - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Such a charming restaurant with a very warm and welcoming staff. Carlos our waiter was excellent, gave great recommendations and checked back in the right amount of times throughout the meal. We had the low country crab bisque, beet salad, salmon bourbon risotto, duck and waffles and finished it off with some beignets- they were delicious! read more

My wife has been asking to eat there. Finally took her for her birthday and I was not disappointed. The food was great, and the service (host and server) was exceptional. From the Fried Green Tomato salad, Vegetable Risotto, Eli's Filet to the Beignets. The food was amazing. We will definitely be stopping in again. read more

Came for brunch during a weekend trip to Charleston. This was our third time visiting Charleston and was our favorite brunch by far. We sat outside on the patio which was quiet - perfect for our sleeping 6 month old. My husband and I shared the chicken & waffles and crab & eggs. I can't emphasize enough how good they both were! The chicken and waffles were cooked perfectly and the flavor was excellent. The crab and eggs were one of the best crab cakes i've ever had - mostly crab, almost no filler, and very flavorful. Our waiter was a bit chatty but friendly! This will be the first place we visit the next time we're in Charleston. read more

One of the best kept secrets in downtown Charleston!! This place has been around for a while, it is beautifully decorated and you can easily get a table with these two chefs Ty and Michael. Our dinner club had an event there last week and the food was amazing. They are very affordable and the Prix Fixe menu option allowed me to have three regular sized portions on my first visit. Their beet salad is refreshing: beets, fresh citrus sections, and a very delicious vinaigrette. My main course was the airline chicken. Rarely do I eat chicken out when I go out to restaurants in Charleston but this time it looked delicious. It was very well seasoned, seared with a crispy skin and served with amazing pimento mashed potatoes and broccolini. Neither the mashed potatoes nor the broccolini were overly salted and complemented the chicken very well. Dessert was even more of a surprise. It was a chocolate ganache cake with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream, which is amazing. They added fresh raspberries, a little cookie, and a sweet caramel sauce to pour over the cake. I was able to meet both chefs because they have an open kitchen, and you could see them diligently working as a pair. They really seem to be wanting Charleston to see who they are and I agree. I highly recommend this place. I rarely write restaurant reviews, but when I do this for a good reason. Cheers and I look forward to our dinner group having an event at your restaurant again soon. read more

Sunday evening dinner for 2 reservation at Elis Table was excellent. Sienna (host) gave us a Table with a nice view. Savah (server) was on point with menu and drinks. Alyssa (manager) suggested a cabernet favorite (Quilt) that I enjoyed along with a Filet. The catch of the day was our other entrée. Both were very good. Capped off with Chocolate cake. Dinner and service will make us return. Thanks Sam ​ read more

If it wasn't for our server Ben, I'd leave 0 stars.. it was restaurant week and expected it to be good. Worst meal ever. The beet salad.. the chunks of beet were the size of rice.. come on. The duck and waffle.. the duck was burnt and chewy, the waffle was almost nonexistent.. dry, brittle. Would not recommend. Sorry read more

Amazing atmosphere and even better food! We sat at the bar and received top notch service from Tyler and the whole staff! Would recommend this for anyone looking for a great date night spot. It's upscale without feeling stuffy and you get your money's worth with the food and drinks! Will definitely be going back! read more

Excellent food, Kasita gave an outstanding service. Family oriented ambiance. Recommended 100%

What does one do when he flies back home to visit briefly, celebrate his April fools "21st" Bday, but is in the mood for live Jazz and great company? Ask a person whom I've never met face to face to join & suggest a great place to dine! Being single I frequent a lot of restaurants & have a lot of first dates that result in the same, boring and mundane "getting to know you" talk. This runs parallel to dining, the same food just with a different spin & lacking the wow factor. My gracious host was most interesting, much like Eli's with many enjoyable & contrasting nuisances. Walking up to Eli's many long-lost emotions begin to manifest themselves. This is my hometown yet I'm a foreigner. I paused to take pictures of the majestic buildings that adorn the street, namely the churches & the outside of Eli's. Outside are a few tables with smiling customers sipping adult beverages in front of off-white brick façade complimented by a pastel green color, fresh flowers & a few small signs as if finding the place is an Easter egg hunt. Walking in, dark wood interiors adorn the bar area & light wood furnishings compliment the transitional light yellow toned walls. I had some time to kill so I sat at the bar striking up conversations w/ patrons & employees alike. I find it hard to compete against todays copilots, aka "smart phones" for verbal tomfoolery. Alas, I'm a persistent extrovert so I beat Apple & Samsung! Talking with the staff at Eli's, it prepared me handsomely for my new friend, knowledgeable, attractive, elegant, entertaining & downright fun. Being a southern gentleman & traditionalist, I brought my friend fresh flowers. Please note I have no earthly idea what the flowers were, just that they look pretty. The feminine spring breeze walked in & woken my senses, jazzing up the atmosphere, that is the band & the woman, but I digress. At the same time our hostess who "was the mostest" who's name wasn't Beetlejuice rather Carson introduced herself. Jovial, prompt, knowledgeable & able to trade barbs quickly meant I knew things were going to be enjoyable! The menu is fun much like the person sitting across from me who had a funny bone, all in the backdrop of southern dining with jazz. She ordered the Four Graces Pinot Noir while I opted for the Backhouse Cab Sauv, a beautiful wine, deep in color w/ black berry on the palate & lighter than I expected. The lone disappointment was no escargot. I'm now convinced the universe is against me as this is the third restaurant in a row that didn't have snails. We complimented our wine w/ prosciutto & fig crostini. I'll admit this was the best version I've ever had. The goat cheese is slightly tart yet super flavorful on an extremely soft ciabatta topped with a salty prosciutto, and fig compote all on a sherry reduction. Our table was 10 feet from the band & the music was skillfully crafted, lending its own signature upon an already sophisticated yet laid back ambiance. Complimenting the band our smoked gouda fondue arrived. While the cheese was phenomenal as were all the accoutrements I found the grapes to best the best pairing. The slight acidity cut the richness of the cheese with surgical precision! The smarter of us two ordered her same glass of wine while I wanted to travel the world from the comfort of my chair. I opted for the Remanso Melbec from Argentina. This wine didn't agree with my palate which is odd for a Melbec. It started off without legs & easy on the tongue then a bold peppery aftertaste which lingers. We opted against a formal main course, trying the fried green tomato napoleon instead. Another absolute win! The tomatoes were slightly bitter, the pimento cheese, a toast to Charleston! As the night wound down the libations allowed a jovial tongue. Our waitress brought us bday beignets w/ a raspberry melba. The lady in gray switched to a very southern twang, playfully mocking the southern charm, which complimented the pillows of doughy goodness perfectly. The desert wasn't overly sweet so I didn't mind indulging in a fantastic, simple finisher. Finally, I enjoyed a Napa Valley Merlot & while I love merlot, it's so common I can't hold my pinky up. That said, it was wonderful, fruit forward with notes of oak & a nice mellow afterglow. The evening engaged in many paradoxes, intelligence juxtaposed w/ mindless goofiness, simple ingredients in an elegant design, audio foundation of jazz supporting great conversations. Eli is in many ways like the perfect date. The menu is informative without being overbearing, familiar yet adventurous. The staff are professional yet giving jokes as well as they take them. The interior is beautiful while not being pretentious or intimating. I very much enjoyed Eli's & hopefully unlike Charleston it will stay the same with the whimsy of the premeditated spontaneity that first lead me to their wonderful establishment. read more

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Stopped here for brunch on a Saturday at noon since the wait at Poogan's porch was over 90 minutes and we definitely could not wait. We sat indoors and the restaurant didn't seem too busy when we arrived, however, service was so slow and painful the entire time. Our waitress seemed to forget about us and ignored simple asks like getting me a spoon - I'm convinced this establishment only offers forks and knives despite having soup on their menu. I took about 20 minutes to get a cup of coffee since they were 'brewing' a new pot.... A new pot shouldn't take that long. Coffee comes and i have no spoon nor a stirrer. Have to wait several more minutes to get a paper stirrer and more creamers. I ask for a spoon again since it would have been nice to use to scoop up some of our appetizer. Nope, simply ignored and never got a spoon. Food was average - the avocado on my sandwich wasn't fresh avocado - it was browning when it came out. Croissant was had as a rock. The fried green tomato napoleon was good but small portion for $13. Took forever to get our bill and pay. I would not return here again. read more

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Came here for brunch on a weekday. Charleston is a fantastic place to find brunch every day if the week and this place is no exception. Shared the sweet potato pancakes (with cinnamon butter) and avocado egg croissant. Both were good and both were mildly soggy. The cinnamon butter was quite good however- note to self, should make at home for the future. The bill came with a credit card service fee, not sure if that's standard here but I want aware of that prior to paying. All in all it was a decent meal. Not dying to go back but no major complaints either. read more

Eli's Table - Sweet potato pancakes - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Eli's table did not disappoint! Leeann was so attentive and lovely. The shrimp and grits were some of the best I've ever had. The tomato/coconut version was out of this world, the banana pudding crème brûlée was to die for! We will definitely be back! read more

First and only time that we will be coming here. Unfortunately our entree was less than appealing. Not to say we didn't enjoy the time with our friends. The wine was delightful, the two appetizers were the highlight of the meal and the Caesar salad was obviously good. The staff was knowledgeable and attentive. Other guest in our party did enjoy their meal such as the streak and salmon. Our scallops were yummy, but sadly the sweet corn risotto was crunchy and not cooked all the way, and the seasoning in the scallops was minimal. For the price point of this food, we will not be returning. read more

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It was a nice day and I was hungry, and this seemed like a great option so I went in. Food - Good, their beignets were okay, the avocado toast is good, as it comes with breakfast potatoes and 2 eggs made your choice. Service - Good Parking - It's better to walk as the weather here is great and parking may be difficult. Overall, this place is good. read more

Eli's Table - Eli's Avocado Egg Sandwich... - meh - Southern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Eli's table hasn't disappointed me in 10 years - the best shecrab soup i've ever had and they never fail to make you feel special - occasion or not. the wait staff is impeccable, especially Kasita. Easily my favorite restaurant over anything on Broad read more

I have mixed feelings about Eli's. My meal was INCREDIBLE but the service & atmosphere was subpar and disappointing. Pros: My party of 6 made reservations online for a Friday night 1 week in advance. We had a window table great for people watching. My scallops over risotto was HEAVENLY! 4 LARGE scallops cooked & seasoned perfectly. The risotto was also perfectly creamy & tender with peppers & corn- yum yum yum. Cons: Server was not attentive & forgot a couple of my friends' items. There were flies and one landed in my hubby's wine glass before he could have a sip (yes it was replaced but I don't expect to swat flies indoors.) The two tables put together were different heights & wobbly. It was very warm in the restaurant. Bathroom was gross. If I lived locally I would get the same exact meal & give them another shot. read more

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I feel I should start this with: We attempted to come yesterday. The website stated you're opened for brunch and dinner. When we arrived it was dark and obviously not opened. Perhaps update this, I'm sure we aren't the only ones to walk directly into the dark restaurant. The gentleman there didn't question why 4 people walked in, just saw us and kept walking. I asked; even though it was obvious if they were opened or opening and he said no. Just no. Very disappointed as soon as I walked in for this visit. I was with a group and didn't want to disappoint them. A few times I wanted to just leave. The serving staff seemed to have no direction and wandered around. No communication from hostess to the server who claimed our table, pretty sure the hostess should be the one seating. I had company from out of town and they always heard me talk about how much I love Eli's table. We had a great table but since one in our party had to use the restroom it was given to a party of 2 when we were a larger party and felt cramped where we were placed. The saving grace in the start was the bartender Billy was fantastic. He happily made drinks for my friends that were not on the menu. Which then turned into a large table next to us also ordering the drinks, so that was fun. Billy has a lot of personality. The thing that bothered me the most was my friend wanted a switch of bread on a sandwich and was told the chef would refuse to do so. Terry reassured us Corey is an excelled chef but I feel it's just bread. And a first time customer should have had a wow experience, we're in Charleston and are suppose to known for Southern Hospitality. I respect integrity of the dish but this is simply a bread switch. My Beet salad came out missing its basil oil and ricotta. I was told the person who put it together, it was their first day. I get that, I have grace for that; nonetheless, it's Expo's job to send out the food correctly. I did not send it back since I didn't want to waste it, did receive my cheese but not the oil. I could not tell if the Expo was a kitchen manager or a floor manager. She was not put together well. The first comment from my friend was, "who is she touching the plates?" She had a buttoned top but instead of it being buttoned she was sporting a low cut tank and her chest tattoo was on full display. Definitely out of place. Terry, Billy, the hostess and other servers all looked their parts. She was not an elevated staff member by sight. Nor did she play the role, seeing as how the food was sent out incorrectly. With that being said, if we retained our original table (reservation called in) we wouldn't have been able to see this person until her many trips away from Expo. Seems a lot has changed in a year, might try dinner or something in the future. Not sure. Change is good but not always. read more

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