Perfect night out! I selected Napa Cafe for the ambiance and great food selections. They didn't miss a beat! I had reservations for 7:45 but the seating took a little minute due to large celebrations beforehand. Upon booking, I was unaware of live music on Saturdays so that was a surprise and a great treat. The artist is a well known local musician, he was phenomenal! We ordered the blackened shrimp dumplings and the baked crab dip for starters. The dumplings had an unique savory taste but it had the texture of grounded meat instead which was interesting. However the taste was delicious. I loved how the tomato bacon gravy brought it all together. The complimentary bread went better with the crab dip than the French baguette toast that it came with. Now for the entrees...salmon with black rice, mushrooms, topped with beet emulsion and shrimp and grits! Perfectly seasoned and nice portion. The pictures speak for themselves. Our waiter, I believe named Gary was very attentive, helpful, and courteous. He stated he's a veteran when it came to this restaurant and I can see how. He described everything in details and gave great suggestions. I am looking forward to another visit! read more

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I went here for my birthday and it was an amazing experience. The restaurant was expansive, and the service was great. Very personable, my food was so great and the cocktails were just as amazing. If you go and they offer the short rib, you absolutely must. All in all, it's expensive but worth every penny! read more

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I feel like the name and the atmosphere are mismatched, cafe doesn't seem big enough for what they offer. Fresh baked focaccia bread, room temp butter (as it should be!), gorgeous specials and a fun drink menu. My friend and I went for: Caesar salad - good, but I can't fathom why they aren't using their focaccia as the croutons Sea bass - delicious and melts in the mouth with forbidden rice Crab cakes - mostly lump crab (again, as it should), perfectly cooked. They don't look hand formed, so they are a little thinner than I expected, but I think it's the secret to their perfect cook Great for date nights or special occasions. Festive atmosphere. Attentive service. read more

Napa Cafe - Crab cakes - New American Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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We had a wonderful time at Napa Cafe. The atmosphere is super intimate and inviting. Our service was great. The staff was super helpful and organized. You can tell that they are a team that communicates and loves to provide a great experience for guest. They have several areas. We had a large group, so we were in the room that had the perfect amount of space for us to comfortably enjoy ourselves. The food! Amazing! I had the Sea Bass. I've never really eaten it and now I am fully converted, lol! It is topped with soy ginger butter, soy ginger vinaigrette. It's laid on a bed of black forbidden rice; however, I chose the mashed potatoes, and they were delicious. The sautéed spinach also added more flavor to this dish. Nex time, I am going to get the smoked gouda risotto. I tried a friend's that got it that way, and it was amazing. Great dining experience. I am so glad that they are on the Memphis food scene. read more

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We sat in a cute, private room that was lit up with lights! We enjoyed that room's ambience. Regarding our service: excellent! Regarding our meal: my husband loved the meatloaf and said it was "different" but very good. My starter was the mushroom soup (delish!) and for my entree I chose the crab-cakes. Our waitress assured me they were LUMP crab; however, I beg to differ. The consistency was more of a shredded crab. They were good, but not great. I loved the sauce under the cakes. The aspargus was hard; the spinach should have had the stems removed. I ordered the coconut cake for dessert, and I loved it! Jan was our waitress and has been there for 27 years. Bravo, Jan! read more

Napa Cafe - "Jan's Room". We liked the wine list! - New American Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

We loved Napa Café! The food is inventive, and tasty. The cocktails are solid. The service is great. Their outdoor patio is pretty and I'd like to eat out there when the weather is fairer. Inside is warm, dim, and cozy. I found the sauce on the shrimp dumplings to be too salty, but my lady loved it. The beet salad is tasty and included flavor combinations I haven't tried before. Their complimentary rosemary bread is delicious. The sauces on the main courses were fantastic. The service was generally great. There were a couple times where I felt like I was waiting too long, but that pacing was good overall. The staff also did a great job calming some belligerent guests at another table. Our total was $235 for two people. I think some other local competitors offer better value at this price point, but my girlfriend has informed me we will be going back. Hi! This is the girlfriendThe drinks we got were amazing! I had the pecan old fashioned & he had the last word. I am very much a caesar salad girl but I had the spinach salad & it was delicious. Thank you read more

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The food is amazing and the service is great. Very accommodating staff the atmosphere was perfect for a date nights.

One of the best Restaurants in Memphis. The food was delicious and cooked to perfection. We enjoyed it. It was a party of 6 and we all enjoyed our meal. Our server was excellent, he made sure to take good care of us. We were in a private room and the ambiance was great! The cocktails were tasty as well. Those margaritas are strong so be careful read more

Was there for a just drink with wife. 2 drinks came to 40.00 - tax was 9.90 so that came out to be 25% of bill. ??? Asked and they said the extra tax was an ABC rule... anyone else seen this? read more

Napa Cafe - Bar tab - New American Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Food was delicious! Great service. Nice looking atmosphere. Great time with friends for their birthday party.

Napa is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy live music. Amazing wine selection and the food is just as tasty! The owner is super nice and really cares about her customers as she made it a point to come around every table to say hi! Definitely would recommend! read more

Very nice. Reservation. Greeted and seated promptly and friendly. Busy for cold Wednesday night. Server professional and friendly. Drinks and food were well prepared, excellent presentation and delicious. The atmosphere is upscale casual. The only downside was the adjacent table felt need for all those nearby to hear their conversation. read more

This is really good restaurant. The entrées are huge and really just good overall quality.The service is really attentive . The water glasses never got less than half full. The quality of service is so welcome in today's restaurants. 2 thumbs up! read more

An unexpected gem in East Memphis. I've heard of Napa Cafe but had no clue that it would exceed my expectations. Tucked in a corner of a shopping center is the epitome of fine dining. Upon entry I was greeted with a smile and escorted to my table. Our server made sure we were well taken care of. It was literally someone standing in our section at all times just to ensure we didn't need anything. Now to the food. We started with an appetizer and drinks. If you follow me you know I'm a French 75 girl. It was good. I had the filet and my beautiful date had the short ribs. Both meals were delicious. And the creme brûlée is a must. Definitely going back just for that. Not sure if this is their level of service or I just caught them on a good day but I will be back. Excellent for a date night or a special occasion or a special treat. read more

For a wonderfully unique dinner, book a table at Napa Cafe. Although they are known for their crab cakes, you would be hard pressed to find better salmon than the delicious entrée served at Napa. Presented on a bed of forbidden black rice and covered by a delicate blanket of garlic-scented spinach, the salmon is the entrée you didn't know you needed. All at once, it is sublimely savory and kissed with a sweet nutty note that leaves you craving the next bite. If you find there is room left for dessert, I humbly suggest the crème brûlée or the homemade coconut cake. With both, there is a sumptuous surprise that will make the desserts extra indulgent. Feel free to cap off the evening with a Keoke Coffee topped with real whipped cream. Decadently delicious! read more

We were seated on the left side, where half the seating was like a booth and the other side having chairs. The menu, physically, is large but short and simple. They also had a wine and cocktail list. The only thing that did bother me a little was that our table was already small, and we had 4 menus (two main, wine list, cocktail menu) across a small table. Our server greeted us, and listed the night's specials. He was very friendly, and had a very good attitude start to finish despite how busy it was getting. He was honest about the things he liked on the menu, and didn't give the wearing a wire answer. We decided to get the Thai steak as an appetizer. I didn't expect it to be so small. It was a little chewy, but it had a nice flavor. My babe got some soup, and then I got a wedge salad. The soup was fine and the salad was really good. We browsed the menu and we both decided on the Halibut. It was delicious! The top had a nice crust, the Halibut was tender, the asparagus cooked perfectly, and the beurre blanc was a great touch. I like that Napa Café seems to have a great team dynamic. They did well helping each other rotate and tend to tables. There was never a moment where you were left waiting or wondering about anything you needed. We also got dessert. Babe got the Belgian chocolate paté, and I got the sweet buttermilk pie. The pie was...ok. The texture reminded me more of cheesecake than pie. I liked his dessert better. Napa Café is pricey, but I consider pricing to portion size decent. The only one I had a hangup with was the Thai steak. Although it was tasty, I was disappointed at how small the portion was. Prepare to spend about $20-35+, but a lot depends on what your want. I'll give this one a rating: warm and cozy. The staff was friendly, and overall the food was fine. It makes for a nice dinner and movie date, as the Paradiso is one parking lot away. read more

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Always on point with quality and consistency! The wine selection is always great and the staff is very knowledgeable on food pairings. read more

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Super excited about Napa cafe!! First impression as I was through the door, oh this is nice!!! After we were seated is when it went down hill. Our server was incompetent about the menu/beer list. She didn't sound like she knew much. She had to go ask other people to get the answers. Which isn't entirely the problem. She was prob new. Whatever. We ordered: Thai steak appetizer, not too bad. Meat super tender. Crab cake dip- my gosh the bread was hard as rock. The crab cake dip it's self was so fishy. Never have I ever had such a fishy crab cake dip ever. So that was a disappointment Our entrees came out, Short ribs was super dry. Not worth the calories. Shrimps and grits. felt super heavy. Which grits shouldn't be. It tasted like they put a whole stick of butter in it. Another disappointment Filet mignon was meh. Had better else where. Lastly, my pork chop that was served to me still red on the inside. Which is unacceptable. Their excuse was oh the chef messed up a pork chop before so he was super cautious about yours. Umm hello, do we not have a meat thermometer??? Shouldn't all chef know what the temperature in all meats? Especially on the menu?? Anyways, I lost my appetite after that. They took my pork chop back and I guess cook it a bit more. Yet it still came out pink as well. At this point I have given up on this restaurant. I absolutely do not recommend. Will not return . I don't understand where all these 5 stars come from? Oh it's pretty sad that out of everything we had, the bread taste the best. read more

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Wow wow wow! We are staying at the hotel across the street and looking for a place for dinner. I called up and was able to get a table for 12 for dinner. The Yelp reviews were good so we gave it a go. This was one of the best meals all of us have had in a long while. The cocktails, appetizers, meals, and dessert were all amazing!!! The staff were all amazing, sweet and full of the southern hospitality you would think! Do not hesitate to eat here!! read more

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Cozy and perfect! The food was delicious, the service impeccable and desserts are a must! Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will be back!

Napa Cafe was my very first Yelp review and so it only makes sense for me to make it my first review of 2022 after a fantastic visit on New Years Eve! I booked the NYE pre-selected menu on Open Table. It was quick and easy just as it should be. It was a flat fee menu with all taxes and gratuities included. I was able to book the exact time that I wanted. I was completely happy with the whole process. We arrived and were seated immediately at a nice table in the dining room. Our server, Jan was an absolute joy to be around. My wife ordered a Greyhound to drink and they were out of grapefruit juice. Jan came out and recommended a French 75. Neither my wife or myself had any idea what it was but Charity agreed to it because Jan was so convincing in her sell of it. She assured my wife she would love it, and she did! She even had a second one! I had a boring beer.... Ha For the appetizers we had Tomato Basil soup and the Baked Crab Dip. The crab dip was good, not overly decadent but really tasty. I liked the crostini that it was served with but not as much as I liked that bad ass foccocia bread that Jan served us. The soup was completely off the chain good! I'm not even that big of a fan of tomato soup and hate dill most of the time but this was something very special. LOVED IT!!! For our entrees I had the Scallops and the wifey got the Filet. The scallops came with a little onion salad and something called "black forbidden rice". I'm not sure what that rice is, never seen it before, but it was so tasty. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and full of flavor. It said it was a curry but I'm still not sure I didn't taste peanut butter. Filet was fantastic! Lobster Mac & Cheese was unreal. Who even knew that was a thing??? LOBSTER MAC?!?!? It was all so very good! Dessert time and we are really about to burst inside. We managed to get most of the banana foster thinger down but the pie was just too much. You could feel the decadence rolling on your tongue. It sounds gross in hindsight but you can totally taste all of the fat that's in it when you take a bite. The buttermilk in the pie was cooked down perfectly and so damn rich y'all. I just can't.... Ugh. So good. All in all, this was an absolute fantastic way to end the shit show of a year that 2021 was. Bring on 2022 if this is how it will be! I love you Glenda! ... and your little restaurant too!!! I'll get back there my little pretty! Hello 2022!!!!!!!!!! I'm ready for you! Let's do this On a side note.... Ask for Jan, she is a badass! read more

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I made a reservation to celebrate my birthday with the girls. I put "birthday" in the occasion section of the reservation I get a call asking whose birthday it was. I tell the young lady MINE. I'm thinking oh, they'll give me dessert with my name written on the plate. We walk in and the young lady ask which one of us were the "Birthday Girl". I say that's ME... She hugs me and say HAPPY BIRTHDAY! She left to go check on our "table" but walked toward the back. I exclaimed, "We've never been seated back there before" as we have been several times before. When I tell yall to MY surprise I was treated to PRIVATE DINING in JAN'S ROOM. Napa Café showed OWT! They printed a menu especially for me with the words "Happy Birthday Tabitha Jones" scrolled across the top. Ms Jan was our server and was fun, FUNNY and reminded ME to loosen up because it was my BIRTHDAY. (I felt like SHE should have been apart of the party) Glenda came out to wish me a Happy Birthday. She took my menu to roll and tied a ribbon around it for me to take as a keepsake. For dessert I got the Praline Pecan Pie! It was ABSOLUTELY deeeeeelicious The food was also delicious & drinks were so on point. Napa Café has NO idea how indecisive and BLAH I felt about even celebrating my birthday. Ya'll were TRULY the icy on the cake! I can't say THANK YOU enough! GLENDA! Ya'll made my night! read more

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So we came here without a reservation and boy was that a mistake. There was a bit of a wait, but the host/owner did do her best in trying to get us seated quicker. There were 3 bar spaces that would've been perfect but apparently those were reserved as well. Once we finally got seated the food was great. Thai steak a little bit salty with the sauce but it was really good, the chicken, crab dip, salad.. all were perfect. I wasn't a fan of the pomegranate margarita but my earlier lemon drop was fine. Great vibes all around. Def will be back read more

Napa Cafe - Pomegranate margarita Thai Steak Baked Crab Dip - New American Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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First time coming here. Very nice and cozy feeling on the inside. First we were seated near the bar next to a live musician so we moved because we couldn't hear our server or each other. The staff kindly moved usto a quieter room which was really nice. We ordered the crab dip which was outstanding! Also had the creamy mushroom soup which was divine. I had the filet mignon which was a generous portion with lovely mashed potatoes and asparagus. Cocktails were awesome too. Definitely would come back here. read more

From start to finish, our experience at Napa Cafe was nothing short of exceptional. The moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted by the owner Glenda Hastings, who was not only delightful and personable, but clearly passionate about making every guest feel welcome and appreciated. Her presence made added such a personal and genuine touch to the evening. The wait staff was top-notch, friendly, and incredibly attentive without ever being intrusive. Every need was anticipated, and their knowledge of the menu and wine list truly elevated the whole dining experience. Now the food - absolutely delicious. Each course was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. The wine pairing was thoughtfully curated and complemented every dish perfectly. As for the cocktails, let me just say: the French 75 was the best I've ever had. And the chocolate martini? Decadent and smooth.perfect way to end the night. Napa Cafe is a gem and I can't recommend it highly enough. The the atmosphere and service to the food and drinks, everything was five-star. Can't wait to go back!! read more

We make a trip over to Memphis about once a year for live music and food. We always try to find a place for one really nice meal, between the barbecue lol. I have considered Napa Cafe many times, but since we stay downtown, it always felt too far away. Well this time we finally pulled the trigger. I'm here to tell you I would have driven ten times farther to have this meal. The food was impeccable and the service was even better. This place is a true gem and we will for sure be back. read more

Came here for New Years Eve dinner. They had a prefix menu and it was delicious. There was a jazz player for the evening. We were sitting the back room so a little harder to hear but he was great! The cocktails were excellent - really loved my French 75 and my husband got one of their new ones - The Dasher. It's a must try. The miso sauce on the sea bass was so good! Loved the forbidden rice and tomato soup. The crab dip was excellent! All of the food was fantastic. Great restaurant with great flavors and service. read more

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I don't know what has happened. Is it Memphis? Is it the move? It took us less than 45 min for our night out from First order to done eating. I know it's not the same as Napa Cafe, but it's still not an inexpensive place to eat. As we started dinner. A family came in and their kids were playing some shoot'em up game and watching a kids show on their devices. Since they didn't have head phones, it got progressively louder. Then the Dad got took a phone call and was talking over the kids devices. We had 16 kids at a table next to us for a before dinner prom. When these young kids got a phone call, they got up and walked away. At least they had respect for the other patrons in the restaurant. The fact that our three courses of food came out in about 30 minutes, and the disturbance of the table next to us, we just packed up what we had left and paid. Why the server didn't say anything, is beyond me. As a manger was putting out leftovers into the containers, she asked the kids to turn down their devices. They did, but once she left, they were back up. And even after that( the parents didn't say anything to the kids about turning them back down. If this how they allow patrons to be, they just lost a family from going back. I will say, the food isn't as good as it was in the old location, we really liked it there. But from now on, we're just going next door to Napa. At least all the patrons there respect the folks around them. We planned and dessert and a dessert drink, but we just couldn't stay where it was hard to talk because of games and kids TV shows and parents on the phone talking loud. read more

Of course I'm going to talk about the food, but first I must highlight the excellent service we received from our waiter, Chris. He was very personable, funny, and just overall so nice. He really made our evening that more memorable. Now onto the food. I didn't have a huge appetite so I only order appetizers as my entree. I ordered the Thai steak tips (medium) and the stuffed peppers. The Thai steak also came with this lemon zest rice which was so good. Everything was very well seasoned. Great temperature when it arrived to the table. I've never stuffed peppers like that so I'm looking forward to a recreation at home. Oh! and this buttermilk pie, get it, unless you're not a fan of cheesecake. That's it, that's the post. read more

Napa Cafe - Sweet Buttermilk Pie - New American Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Had a fun date night at Napa. The ambiance was cozy and refined, everyone seated around us seemed to be enjoying themselves, volume levels were perfect. Our server Dakota did a fine job. The wine list was adequate, bottle prices seemed a touch high for those I was familiar with. Our cocktails were tasty. The menu wasn't very adventurous but we enjoyed our salads (Cesar and wedge) and entrees (fillet and short rib). The short rib was a bit dry, so I wouldn't recommend that one, but I ate it all and wasn't unhappy. The crème brûlée was excellent! If you're looking for a nice place at roughly ~$100/person (with drinks), this is a fine choice. read more

I've been to Napa a few times over the years and have never been disappointed. Last night a friend and I were looking for a happy hour glass of wine and decided to take a seat at the bar at Napa. He has lived in Memphis over 10 years and never even heard of Napa Cafe. Well, I decided it was past time that he had been there. We sat at the bar and Craig was absolutely wonderful. He advised us on available wines, asked our preferences, and gave us a taste of a couple recommendations. We settled on a bottle of Cab and some seafood dip. The dip was excellent. I wasn't very hungry so my friend and I split a meal. The filter was fabulous. The portion was split and plated separately with asparagus and mashed potatoes. My friend raved about everything and vows to come again soon! Thanks to the entire staff and especially Craig for the friendly and impeccable bar service! read more

A rare five stars from me for this outstanding restaurant and dining experience. This is a very nice and classy restaurant that is beautifully designed for and a relaxing and classy dining experience. Love the ambiance of the enter place. The food was amazing. Loved the balsamic accent to the wedge salad and highly recommend it to start your meal. The Sea Bass was perfectly cooked and complimented nicely by the black rice and spinach. To end things off the Sweet Buttermilk Pie was mind blowing good. Make sure to save room for this at the end of your meal. If you're having a date night, it's a great portion to share. Finally the staff was amazing. From the hostess trying to find me a seat as a walk up on a Friday night to the bartender that served me my dinner. Conner was pretty awesome with great recommendations and service while taking care of the entire dining room. Finally, Glenda the owner brings a great energy and charm to the entire restaurant. I thought it was amazing to see her connect with customers and stopped to chat with me while running a very busy service. This is a must stop in Memphis as I already can't wait to go back! read more

Napa Cafe - Sweet Buttermilk Pie - New American Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Food is phenomenal Service is always fantastic Great ambiance and wonderful for any occasion read more

What a wonderful date night restaurant! Service is wonderful- food is a true experience ! Glenda the owner makes you feel like family ! Atmosphere is such a treat ! Trust me this is a must ! read more

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The ambience is pretty nice. The servers were great, but maybe a bit pushy on getting us to try things since they saw us order a lot. The drinks were a bit pricey. The food was amazing. My stand outs were the baked crab dip as an appetizer and for the entree I really liked the sea bass on black forbidden rice. Great flavors! The fish was cooked perfectly. The desserts were also really great. I loved the key lime pie. read more

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Food, Service was outstanding. Ambience is good a bit crowded but the crowd was good!

@napacafe This was a amazing experience the service and the quality is always excellent. The dishes are always great. I recommend the pork chop and also the Seabass with risotto. @yelpmemphis read more

Napa Cafe - a plate of meat and mashed potatoes - New American Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Hey foodies ! I had the opportunity to visit Napa Cafe last weekend. It has been around for over 20 years and is one of Memphis best kept secrets. They advertise on Instagram, but they are mostly a "word of mouth " business -IYKYK! Reasons to go : - It's not a typical boring chain offering the same chicken, steak and seafood offerings - It's located in a safe and convenient location - The staff is professional and friendly - The food was delicious! I had the shrimp and grits and my husband had the crab cakes - They have a great cocktail selection - They offer FREE private dining rooms - all you need to do is book it. One of the rooms is named after the longest standing employee-"Jan's room " and another room (my favorite) is a private wine cellar! - They offer live music on Fridays - They have a spacious bar - Patio / Porch dining is available and beautiful aesthetic - They have a party room for large bookings - The biggest plus - is the owner Glenda! Glenda personally went table to table and came to ask about our experience. I mentioned the other rooms and she gave us a tour ! Glenda went into detail behind every room . I witnessed how she interacted with her staff and customers . She remembered the occasion and/or name of each guest and shared the backstory of her business . There is absolutely NO reason you shouldn't try or frequent this Memphis gem! read more

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Solid Shrimp and Grits - the sauce makes all the difference. Caesar salad was mostly dark green leaves over heart which is not ideal for me. We had take-out so I can't comment on ambience, etc But service was prompts and lots and lots of packing :) read more

We slid in right under the wire after a long drive from KS. The staff was kind enough to let us eat. It was our first meal in a restaurant since March 2020. And it did not disappoint. The bread, omg. Fresh and hot and redolent with rosemary. DH had salmon over forbidden rice and said they were both good, but he really liked the spinach in the rice. I had the salad special, with Japanese lettuce, avocado, and a sesame vinaigrette. DH is finishing my salad as we speak... it was a big salad. The kindness of the staff and our server coupled with the excellence of the food... thank you for breaking our restaurant fast in style. We could not be happier. read more

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