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    Helena’s

    4.0 (8 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Had a lovely lunch here. Brand new - trying hard, and succeeding! Great service and food. Moderate prices. A welcome addition to the City.

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