We went on a whim for happy hour. The quality we've had during regular hours was always excellent and we wondered what a smaller, less expensive menu would bring. It was all we wanted and more. The sliced strip steak was perfectly done on a chimichurri base. The small lamb chops were also perfect. Other dishes were equally outstanding. After we paid and called for the car to be brought (handy valet parking!), my wife was complimenting the server for her great work. My wife for mentioned it was my birthday and the service made it special. Little did we know. The server said "wait here", disappeared for a couple of minutes, and returned with two small desserts. They were on a happy birthday plate. Gratis! We will return with friends! read more

After a poor experience at The Capital Grille on Christmas Eve, we decided to give it another try for Easter brunch. This went considerably better and our server, Kevin, was excellent and attentive without being annoying. He received a generous tip. The presentation of the food from the seared tuna to the filet mignon and lobster frittata were all excellent and well worth the trip. Our salads were uniformly, fresh and delicious! To finish the brunch, we shared a piece of The Capital Grille's world famous coconut cream pie, which was on point and fantastic. read more

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My wife and I went here for Mother's Day dinner before going to the Bushnell theater. The food and service were both excellent. I loved my filet mignon medallions and my wife loved her seared scallops. The cocktails were very interesting as well. We both appreciated the cozy interior and ample parking. We both will be here again someday. read more

Everything was so amazing, I don't even know where to begin... convenient valet, the hostess greeted us and we were sat at a lovely booth in the back. We had literally the most phenomenal waitress ever Liz. She made the dining experience so memorable for all of us from start to finish. We ordered a couple of appetizers split a salad and all had steaks. The steaks were cooked beautifully, so kudos to the kitchen as well. Celebration desserts was the perfect final touch. We all look forward to going back again soon! read more

Overall: The ambiance and food here is great as usual. Service is fantastic, a really good spot to go if you're trying to plan something nice. Food: Capital Grille has a wide variety of flavors to cater to each craving. Something that stood out to me in particular was the mash potatoes. A creamy and subtle texture difference throughout was fantastic. Service: The service here is standard, a bit longer than the average restaurant, but I'm willing to take that given the care they put into the dishes. Ambiance: This is a nicer sit down place. Lots of seating inside for both small and large parties. read more

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This has always been one of my favorite restaurants, which made yesterday's experience even more disappointing. I took my sister there to celebrate Mother's Day and Nurse Week, and unfortunately the food was not good at all. Everything we ordered was extremely bland and lacked flavor. We barely ate any of it and ended up taking about 75% of the food home untouched because it just was not enjoyable. I do want to say that our waitress was very kind, attentive, and provided great service throughout the visit. Because I've always enjoyed this restaurant in the past, I'm hoping this was just an off day. read more

Ambiance is always lovely and the service was great. Shrimp cocktail was good. Fresh and crispy. We all ordered steaks Boneless ribeye. Cooked to order 2 filets on cooked to order One overcooked 2 Aged NY strip Au Poive. One cooked to order. One overcooked. Shame because they were decent cuts of meat. For sides we got: Mushrooms. Very dried out and overcooked Brussels sprouts. They were overcooked Mashed potatoes were soupy Asparagus were tough Lobster Mac n cheese came out good Dessert was coconut cream pie and the cheesecake. Both were good. Not so impressed with our Mother's Day meal unfortunately. Been going here for years and it's typically very good. Maybe the holiday was a bit much for the kitchen. We were the last service of the day and I guess we hit the dregs of the sides. read more

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We came here for lunch today. The food was good, our server was charming, but one thing left me perplexed: they brought a basket of bread to our table, and a plate with a large square of butter. The butter was hard as a rock, and we were not given bread plates. I ended up using the saucer from my cup of soup (really tasty butternut squash bisque) as a place to place my bread, a portion of butter, and my knife. read more

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Ordered the small filet with bearnaise sauce. Medium rare was closer to medium. And I've cooked steaks myself that were more tender. The house made bearnaise was suspiciously yellow. I thought there might have been cheese in it. Bread service was very good, mushrooms were perfect and the wait staff was as outstanding as you would expect. Maybe they're really not a steak house? read more

This is my third time coming to capital grille and I have heard great things and everyone loves coming here . And even the UCONN huskies have a tradition to dine here as well ! The ambiance is pleasant and quiet, dim romantic lighting perfect for a date night . And the staff is amazing every time, they are always very attentive and pleasant . However every time I have came I've never been blown away or excited by the food . The house bread they offer a few different options which is nice but they don't taste fresh and is served with just basic butter. The house salad is okay, ingredients were fresh however it was served with Parmesan vinaigrette but I couldn't really taste the parmesan . For the entree, I got the filet mignon with a side of mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. The mashed potatoes were absolutely amazing ... LoVEd the soft creamy potatos ( my favourite ) , however the creamed spinach was terrible ( definitely would not recommend) The filet ( I prefer my steak more cooked) so I asked for medium however it was served rare ( basically raw ) .. and when they tried to fix it. .. it was still under cooked medium rare at best .. so that was a little upsetting . But if you like to ur steak rare or medium rare this is the place for you :) I also got the try the chicken risotto entree and that was amazing the risotto was cooked perfectly and so flavourful , the chicken was moist flavourful as well . So I will definitely get the chicken next time :) For dessert the flourless chocolate cake is very rich and delicious . My favourite part of the dinner read more

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I haven't been to this location in years! And it was still the great establishment that I remember. Paul and Jose were absolutely wonderful, so friendly, kind and professional, excellent service. This location is one of the bigger ones I've been to and it was beautiful. The food was great. I came with a large group and we all ordered apps, entrees and the dessert was on the house! We had shrimp cocktail, French onion soup, crab cakes and crab lump cocktail for starters. For entree, we did the lamb chops, Chilean sea bass, salmon, and scallops with lobster risotto. For sides we shared the creamed spinach, au gratin potatoes and mashed potatoes. Everything was exceptional and my overall experience was a 10/10! read more

I ordered a few appetizers and salads to go from The Capital Grille and overall the food was pretty tasty. The salads were especially delicious--fresh, well dressed, and definitely the highlight of the order. I also tried the lobster and crab cake, which was flavorful and well prepared, though it is definitely on the higher end price-wise. Overall, the quality was good and it's a solid option if you're looking for something upscale. read more

I had a late lunch/early dinner at Capital Grille with my executive assistants on a chilly February evening. We were able to valet with no qualms and got seated right away. We've been to Capital Grille several times but it was usually for an event, and not a regular dinner. This was during my Daniel fast so I was very limited on what I could eat. The waitress was able to talk to the chef and they made me a vegan inspired medley. There was tofu, veggies and brown rice. Not only was an exception made for me, but it also tasted really good. My assistants got oysters as starters and burgers as their entrees. The food, service and ambiance were all on par and this location tends to cater a lot of professionals. read more

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So first, let me just say our waitress anastina was amazing. She started our dinner off with a cute presentation of dirty martinis which were so yum! Now let's discuss the actual restaurant. We sat in the bar area which had an ok ambiance, I felt the music was lower than the dinning area which for a bar space was strange. We had a mix of shared plates including the lobster Mac and cheese the mash and the creamy spinach. Mac and cheese was decent I did like the small crunch of crumbs on it; however everything else was OK. We also had a field green salad... very basic; felt like a bag salad with some basic dressing, light but not what I expected from a well known high valued restaurant. We also ordered steaks and the sea bass, again ..just good. I personally didn't try the steak but my family said they enjoyed it. My sea bass was clearly fresh but some of the asparagus pieces were over cooked and it was supposed to be paired with shiitake mushrooms but there was only one on the plate which I thought was odd. I was surprised that the entrees were placed on our table before the "sharable dishes" too. When it comes to a pricier restaurant I really do notice details and feel like my dining experience should be above average in comparison to others. Unfortunately I just didn't have an amazing experience nor did the food justify the prices. Sad because I really have heard so much about capital grille for such a long time and I had high hopes! read more

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I chose the seared salmon over couscous and asparagus which was perfectly delicious. The steak offering looked equally enticing Visited in connection with a professional society event and the setting and service could not have been better. Completely lived up to its reputation. The bread and dessert was so good I did not have time to take a picture. An elegant spot well worth visiting. read more

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My husband and I always enjoy the food and atmosphere. We appreciate the service, they always make you feel welcome. A+

Ohh our first Capital Grille experience was nothing short of amazing. The food was delightful and solid. The steak was perfect. The only critiques IMO: the calamari could've used some sort of dipping sauce and the lobster tail seemed slightly overcooked but still tasty. It is quite pricey as well. But the cocktails were fabulous! Very balanced or spirit forward just how I like them. Where the 5 star experience stands out is the service and atmosphere m. This place is huge and therefore tables are well spaced. Our server, Jordan, made this birthday experience for my husband such a fun and memorable night. His banter was hilarious BUT our favorite moment was when he asked everyone at our table to name one thing they liked about my husband before treating us to a champagne toast and what an honor it was to hear why he is so loved! Never has a restaurant taken the time to remind us why we are all together! TY Jordan we look forward to coming back. read more

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Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 A great experience celebrating my Mom's birthday at The Capital Grille in Hartford. Jordan is a great server, friendly and knowledgeable. High ceilings and nice decor. Enough space so that you don't feel crowded. Our party of five sat in the circular booth which was nice. Shellfish and steak were great. I felt like the bone in ribeye here is slightly bigger than the ones I got in NYC at Club A and Smith and Wollensky. Parmesan truffle fries were very nicely done. Lobster bisque soup special was very rich. They also had a lobster tail special from South Africa that my Dad said was good. read more

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The appetizer was delicious, and the entrée & dessert was just as amazing. Our server, Ron, provided excellent service--he always goes above and beyond. We try to request him every time we visit if possible. Capital Grille never disappoints! read more

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Service was excellent! They made our anniversary so special with a champagne toast, free dessert, and decorated the table with some petals and a nice note. Our server (I think her name was Jean, shorter dark hair), was so sweet and knowledgeable. They gave us the giant corner booth!! Food was excellent. No complaints! Overall 10/10, will be back. read more

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Everyone should have a meal at a Capital Grille at least Once. I had their American lamb chops! A meal I give 5 Stars to. Perfect Service as well. read more

Wow! One of the best meals we've had. Ever. From the bread and salted butter to the lobster bisque to the filet mignon and velvety smooth mashed potatoes, everything was amazing. Oh and the drinks! Sidecar especially. So good. The calamari was lacking a dipping sauce - whether marinara or aioli, but everything else was absolutely incredible. Our waitress, Chelsea, was so nice and super accommodating. We told her it was our first time there and she went above and behind to make it a memorable experience. The restaurant was very cozy inside. They sat us next to the kitchen where there was a huge window where you could see right into the kitchen. It was like watching a theatrical production, perfectly orchestrated. What a crew they have working there! Highly recommend! read more

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Honestly, I wasn't very impressed with this restaurant. I had heard great things, but it didn't live up to them. For starters the bread and butter was good. My drink was also good. I couldn't taste any alcohol; I'm not sure if that was a good or bad thing. For my entrée, I got a New York strip with blue cheese butter, creamed spinach, and mashed potatoes. The sides were great. My steak was overcooked making it very hard to chew. My friends enjoyed their meals. One had a T-bone steak and the other a filet mignon. I also enjoyed the dessert, but it was just regular. In conclusion I won't be knocking anyone down to get back to this restaurant. P.S. The valet sucked. It was raining cats and dogs. They went to get our car and came back to the door, not opening any car doors for us. read more

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1000000/10 Experience at The Capital Grille! My girlfriends and I went to The Capital Grille for the very first time to celebrate our best friend's birthday -- and WOW, it was unforgettable! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel so special. They had birthday confetti beautifully spread across the table and even surprised our friend with a personalized birthday card just for her! Our amazing waitress truly went above and beyond. She gifted the birthday girl a free beverage, happily joined in on our TikTok video (which we loved!), and brought out a delicious birthday dessert that made the celebration even sweeter. To top it all off, she took a group photo of us and then printed out a photo card for each of us to take home -- such a thoughtful and unique touch that we'll always treasure! The food? Absolutely phenomenal. Every dish was bursting with flavor -- truly a 1000000/10! From start to finish, the service, atmosphere, and dining experience were everything we could've hoped for and more. If you're thinking about going, DO IT -- you won't regret it. I'm already planning my next visit. Thank you, Capital Grille, for making our special night even more magical! read more

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We dined at The Capital Grille, and I have to say, this place fixed my week. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with smiles, and just the walk to our table - through the elegant, warm atmosphere - felt like stress therapy. Classy without being stuffy. Comfortable without losing its polish. Our server, Jayleen, was fantastic. Attentive, friendly, and somehow always there at exactly the right moment. We were never rushed, never forgotten - truly service sorcery. Oh yeah - a shout-out to Nick, one of the managers, who stopped by our table a couple of times to check in and make sure everything was perfect. That kind of attention doesn't go unnoticed. Now to the food. Every single thing we had was a 10/10, no debate. And the bacon appetizer? That deserves its own review. It single-handedly pushed the experience into 20/10 territory and may have ruined lesser bacon for me forever. Great service, great food, great vibe. Honestly, you need to do yourself a favor go here and go hungry. read more

What a fantastic evening we had on Saturday night. Our server Mo was so great and quite attentive. Right when you walk in there's a level of class here you don't find anymore. Waiters have on jackets. Patrons were dressed nice - which unfortunately you don't see too much anymore. They have wine lockers right by the door and they explained the whole process to us. I ordered a cup of the lobster bisque which Mo told me wasn't on the menu but is amazing. Had chunks of lobster on top. He offered fresh pepper to put on top which was nice. I'm not a steak person and sick of salmon and didn't want sea bass nor do I like ahi tuna so I asked if there were any specials and he said "we have a South African lobster tail" so I got that. Never had a South African lobster tail. If you aren't a steak person you don't have that many options but there are a few. I knew going in they don't provide sides at this restaurant for I've been to the bar and looked at the menu before so my entree was the lobster tail and that's it. Had a wedge of lemon and butter to dip but don't expect sides with your meal. The lobster tail was large so I definitely had enough food. I wanted to try the Au Gratin potatoes for a side. A bit too cheesy/rich for me but pretty nice flavor. After dinner Mo gave us warm towels and squeezed fresh lemon on them. That was SO NICE. Also brought us complimentary dessert and the cheesecake with the crystallized topping was unreal. Also flourless chocolate cake. A bit dry but was complimentary so can't complain. They also stamped their logo in chocolate which was so cool. After dinner we went to the bar and had a couple glasses of Robert Hall Merlot which I made a note of in my phone it was so good. Great service in the bar as well. Overall amazing experience. Beautiful place. read more

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Hosted a business lunch for 4. Food was good but not great. Two of us ordered the Caesar salad surf and turf. The caesar was overdressed and lettuce was soggy. The turf had good flavor but quite a bit of grizzle. Other two parties each had steaks that were also too grizzly for a premium priced steakhouse. 4 people, no alcoholic drinks or appetizers came to $310. I didn't expect a cheap bill going to Capitol Grille but was disappointed with the steak quality and overall preparation. read more

Had a fun dinner with friends at the Capital Grille. This place is absolutely so classy and top-notch! The service was impeccable. We had an excellent server who anticipate our every move but didn't have her. I start out with bonanza wine. It was so yummy and then switched to a vodka club soda, which I told the server was made perfectly! we had cocktail served on a bed of ice with lemon and cocktail sauce so good! I had the salmon over green beans. The salmon was a little bit dry but a very generous portion and I still enjoyed it. I had a side of asparagus cooked to perfection, the bread was so soft and unsalted butter complement it well. My friend had the steak which picture turned out blurry with Holliday sauce. Aside of mashed potatoes my son is saying could be the best ever. While Expensive, this is quite an experience and I would highly recommend. read more

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Whether it's steaks, chops or seafood, the Capital Grill is unbeatable. You tell how much goes in to your order. The entrees at my table were meticulously prepared. You can see it and taste it. The staff made us feel right at home and answered all of our questions on the menu. The drinks were ready in a flash. You get not only a great meal but a great memory. read more

George was great! So knowledgeable and helpful. Made a wonderful Christmas Eve dinner for us!. Even with a full section he was able to make us feel like we were the only ones in the room. Food was great as well but George made the night! Thanks George! read more

What an OUTSTANDING experience in every way! We went there to celebrate my birthday. Our waiter, Jordan, was kind, friendly, knowledgeable and took great care in making sure our experience was excellent. The table we were seated at was intimate and the ambiance was lovely. Our food was cooked perfectly and tasted fresh and tender. Our evening ended with a surprise birthday dessert and champagne toast (where Jordan had my husband share some of his favorite things about me to celebrate which was both sweet and a perfect way to end our evening together. We will return and hope that Jordan is available again that eventing! read more

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I came here for a birthday dinner. The service was amazing! I got the lobster and crab cake and the calamari for apps. The calamari was huge! The lobster and crab cake was okay. I didn't love the basil aioli on it. I got the lobster mac and cheese and some fries for dinner and they were good! There was lots of lobster in the mac n cheese. I would come back here again and get the french onion soup (which is huge and looked amazing), a salad and split a burger and fries. read more

We are steak snobs, eat out often, and for fans of past reviews , most steak houses reviewed are in NYC. My only 5* was Club A , maybe Keens, can't recall. Well I am very pleased to report that my first Boston Capital Grille experience was all 5.0's . Started off with French Onion Soup 5.0 excellent, girlfriend got clam chowder 5.0 . I got a bone in Filet Mignon Med Rare sliced, and my girlfriend got the Filet Wagu Mignon sliced. . I thought mine melted in my mouth until I tased hers...Yikes.....perfect. We got sauteed spinach 4.9 and potato Au-gratin 5.0 excellent. How can you beat all of this... Well if you like cheese cake and you like creme brulee, how about CheeseCake with a layer of Creme Brulee on top with fresh berries .... Wow. The service from Alexander was excellent, 5.0 For those who view Capital Grille as a chain like Ruth's, others, forget about it.... This is worth the trip. read more

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Food was dependably good but seemed a little pricey for what it was. There wasn't really anything exciting but what they do have is well done. I had the salmon and the field salad, which came with green beans. Service was also great. read more

Spectacular!!! You know after coming here, I wouldn't go to one in Manhattan east 42nd street. The service is far beyond compare to Hartford. Our server Leslie was phenomenal!! I mean entire night, she checked on us, gave us a pleasant service!! Incredible and thank you. I have been doing the Generous Pour years. To my taste, i like the white and rose selections better than red ones. Burrata and tomato was delicious! Tuna tartare was a superb! My veal chop was ok, I didn't like the lemon zest added to crust, i would jus leave it with only parmesan and bread crumbs. Finished it, but that wouldn't be my first choice next time, if it is seasoned same way. Lobster mac and wild mushrooms were great. Creme brûlée is a must at the end! read more

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Nice classy restaurant with amazing food. My coworkers and I came here just to order some appetizers and I was blown away. We ordered their cheesecake, lobster Mac and cheese, oysters, and crab cakes. Everything was delicious! I was impressed by the cheesecake and loved how it was made to look like crème brûlée. Also their bread baskets was pretty good as well, I like how they give you a variety of breads in the basket. The restaurant has a great ambiance and the employees were fast, friendly, and attentive. I think the next time I'm in the area I will come back to try out their entrees. I know I will be blown away by the main courses due to the appetizers being such great quality. I'm looking forward to my next visit! read more

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This restaurant never disappoints and always right on. My 18 oz Dry Age Bone-In Strip temperature was right on for med rare. This restaurant lighting is on the darker side but very romantic setting for dinner. The staff are very tentative . I had the PanFried Calamari and Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella but didn't photograph them. They both were awesome The field green salad with a Parmesan Vinaigrette was very fresh. My sides I had were creamy Sams mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus with Lemon Mosto were so yummy. Also the 10 oz Filet was so thick and perfect temps as well of med/rare. And to end the perfect evening I tried the Flourless Chocolate Espresso cake which was served with whipped cream and a raspberry to garnish it. You can valet your vehicle that's an added touch for a wonderful evening of no worries of your car parked. read more

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One of the oldest adages is that you get what you pay for and boy can I say that The Capital Grille exemplifies that perfectly. You pay for excellence and that's what you get. First off, the decor is spectacular. Dimly lit but not dark, beautiful open kitchen, glass walled wine cellars. Gorgeous stuff. Service is impeccable. Servers are super knowledgeable. Ours, Mo, was excellent. He knew an in-depth answer to just about any question we had. Great technique when changing from course to course. Sweeping off tables when needed. All stupendous. The food. The FOOD. Had a delicious salad to kick it off. Light but flavorful dressing. Great mix of lettuce and veggies. I was between the regular 10oz. filet and the sliced version with the mushrooms and port-style sauce. Mo said the sliced was the way to go. For the most part I loved it. Thought the sauce was a little sweet but I moved the steak to a different plate (I'm never a fan of steak in a sauce) but added some mushrooms with sauce to my fork at time while eating the meat. It was very good. Perfectly cooked. A lot of times at other places you say medium rare and no it's medium at best. They nailed this. They brought us complimentary dessert! So nice and completely unexpected. Tremendous flourless chocolate cake and a cheesecake. Also phenomenal. We stayed for a few more drinks at the bar and the bartenders were also super professional. I loved just about everything here. A+. read more

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You can't go wrong here! Bar or dining are top notch. The steaks are always cooked perfectly, red vino and dessert! Perfection! read more

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Went to Capital Grill on Mother's. I had only only sat in the bar the 3 other times I went and of those 3 experiences they were all just awesome. This was my first time eating in the dining room. I liked the atmosphere and our table location, right in front of the kitchen. Lots of bustling around! Service was good. Not as great as I expected. Probably due to it being Mother's Day and all. I think they were accepting walk-ins as well. Food. I ordered lobster and crab cakes, a wedge salad, and mashed potatoes and spinach to share. Wedge salad was good, lobster and crab cakes were at room temperature (sort of cold), spinach was very hot but had a lone piece of shellfish in it. Definitely by accident but could be an issue if I had a shellfish allergy. Should only be garlic and spinach. Mashed potatoes were okay. Not as hot as the spinach but warmer than the cakes. My son ordered a filet which he said was PERFECT and loved the mashed potatoes. It was his first time eating here. Drinks I ordered on of the specials. A fruity one, times 2 and my son ordered a blackberry bourbon which he didn't really care for. Unfortunately for me we had to be somewhere for 4:00 so we had to get the rest of our food packaged and hightail it out of there. I would definitely eat there again but the bar is my favorite place. And I'll try not to go when it's so busy. read more

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