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Second Bar + Kitchen is right in the middle of the action.
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Carb load for a night of parties with Red Ash's pastas.
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Cooper's sticks to the classics of Texas barbecue.
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P6's small plates make a friendly companion to the cocktails.
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Hand rolls are the star at She's Not Here.
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Oysters and Champagne make a convivial pairing at Parkside.
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