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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just went to Kings for the first time just to eat and watch a game. No bowling, no pool - and surprisingly, it was quite fun! The bowling is fun - it can get crowded, so you may have to wait if you…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a birthday party and had an OKAY time. I mean I was with my friends so of course we had fun but the service here was not the best. Our waitress was MIA way too often and took up to 20…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hello, my name is Julia Child and today we're going to cook up something very delicious. Today we're cooking up my favorite recipe for DISASTER! Step one: go out to brunch at Coolidge Corner Clubhouse…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is GREAT. My friends and I always have a blast here. Great fun, great food, great drinks, great staff!
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It is what it is. I don't think anyone expects 'burbs pricing in the Back Bay, now do they? That said, I have had good times at this place. If you go with a group on a weekend night, having…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a crowded meat market, with long waits for bowling, and unimpressive (yet completely full of themselves) staff. However, it gets three stars for two very important reasons. One, is the music,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not a bad place... kinda crowded. The staff is very attentive to your needs, and the place is cozy and rather ritzy for a bowling alley. Prices are definately too high, but what do you expect in the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to like this place, but I can't. I've been to Kings maybe a dozen times in the last three months. I have been going because of its location and the fact that it has pool, bowling,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Coming from New York I didn't feel the drinks were expensive, but I'm told compared to an average bar in Boston they are. Average restaurant fare and relatively strong drinks (be warned the Sangria is…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
FUUUUCK this place. Drinks are expensive, the wait is excessive, it's crowded, the bartenders suck, the doormen are rude, forced coatcheck isn't cool, parking in the shitty lot next door sucks, the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was here for a 21st birthday - a couple kids rented out the dance floor room. Perhaps it was just the mix of people, but there was something supremely awkward about this place. Drinks were more…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the opportunity to go to Kings last fall with the FlashForward attendees. We were all invited to a private party hosted by Disney Interactive Group where they handed us drinking chips pretty…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A decent place for bowling and pool. Better in groups. My most recent trip here was for a work event, which included appetizers provided by the company. They were pretty darn good. The drinks, though,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like King's because there are a lot of opportunities to use 5th grade humor. Between bowling and pool, you can use the words balls, rack, and spread more times than at the Squire. Kings is a fun…
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive? Yup, but if I wanted cheap, I would have rolled on down to Boston Bowl, plunked down my $5, and maneuvered my way around almost-copulating teenagers. And while I was down for…
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have liked my outings to Kings. Wanna know why? Why don't I make you a list: 1.) It's located downtown, so it's easy to get to and from, and easy to catch a cab from.
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
karaoke and bowling... not exactly highend activities WHY THEN ALL THE ATTITUDE?
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not really a fan of the spot. Overpriced beers, as well as overpriced bowling, but hey, rent ain't cheap, so I can cut some slack. The service industry Mondays are cool, if they're still being done.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I go to Kings I feel like I'm in Groundhog Day, only without Bill Murray present. Although I sure would like to saddle up for some Ms. Pacman and Centepede with that guy, my treat Bill. It…
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Despite the fact there are already so many reviews for this place, I'm going to toss in my couple pennies. Went here for trivia due to it's location midway between participants and…
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
very expensive, but hey it was something cool to do with some old college friends visiting us in boston, plan to drink while you wait to bowl, or play pool, the pool wait wasn't long, and after…
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
nice pool tables. comfortable atmosphere. one night i heard the dj spin Latyrx' "Lady dont tek no" and i almost died. its unheard of for a Boston DJ to spin something not top-40.
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok- Kings is ridiculously expensive for a bowling alley, there's no doubt about that. However, my husband who is from the Midwest basically summed it up well... "Wow... this is a really NICE bowling…
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Kings, the prices we pay for drunken bowling. I had been here in the past with my StepHen, I think it was the day I got fired last spring when he took me out on a fun day and we wound up here. My…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for my birthday earlier this year, and had a really good time. We had drinks and food in the lounge - both were good, and the prices weren't too bad, either. The two and a half hour wait…
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
All in all I enjoy this place. We never have to wait for lanes, and staff is friendly. I also like the set up for playing pool, and the seperate lounge area if you dont want to be around the bowling…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was there for a work event and we had the whole back room to ourselves, so i am sure my experience is not true representation of most people's experience. The music was hilarious, i loved it,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Now I have to say the place looks fun. There are tons of hot people to watch and there is fun music playing... The drinks however, were terrible. and in my opinion, the service was awful. With the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been taking my kids, ages 3 and 6, here the past few Sunday afternoons, and they love it. It's not usually very busy at that time unless some private parties are scheduled (there were lots of…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm fighting the urge to do a one line review: "Ladies Night!"
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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So much fun! Great drinks and food. Hot staff. Very sheik spot. Make a reservation because the w...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
1st time at Kings yesterday and I was very impressed. I grew up in New York and all we did was bowl and I have never seen a place this cool. Kings is sheik and adult. There were many "beautiful…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here last night with a friend, because Tuesday is lady's night and she bowled for free. We ate the buffalo tenders and the spinach-artichoke dip with pita chips. They were both passable, I'd…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
bowling is generally fun but this place is so expensive and pretentious it has sucked all the enjoyment out of a fav american pastime. skip it!
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Was here Sunday night. I thought there would be a wait, as other reviewers have experienced, but we were able to start bowling immediately. I don't know what standard prices are for bowling these…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I want to give this place more stars. I really do. But it's like your paraplegic friend trying to cut rug on the dance floor: it just ain't workin' out. Let's start off with the bowling balls,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love me some bowling! but this place is expensive. It has great decorations and a killer atmosphere, and I like the fact that you can have your drinks delivered to you, but it's all on the pricey…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a fan of bowling in general, so I suppose it stands to reason that I am not a fan of Kings. For starters, I am not good at it, and I am generally not inclined to participate in activities…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok. Since we had a timetable (in-laws at the BSO) we thought going to Kings, right around the corner, would be fun while we waited. Apparently, when my wife and sister-in-law got there, they were told…
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Please please will some more people come to this bar?! I love the music and atmosphere, and I think the food is pretty good too....but it's almost always empty, so I've walked in and out many times - I…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a private New Years Eve party, it was the first time I had been here and I thought it was a very nice place. The private party was very well done and from what I saw the bowling lanes…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I probably shouldn't review this venue, because it's not a place I would ordinarily visit. Walking down the stairs I got nostalgic about walking into the lobby of the old Cheri theater when I was a…
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Kings opened in 2002 on the site of the old Cheri Theater. It has 16 lanes of Tenpin Bowling on one level, separated into two sections: a 12 lane section and a 4 lane section. Parking at Kings is…
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love love love this place. It's pure neon cheese! But great drinks (bartenders have heavy hands!!) - great food (comfort food) and the staff is fun. The DeVille Lounge is a great place to have…
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere, retro 70s bowling alley. Bowling at $6 or $7 bucks a game (per person) it can get pricey! then again they spent a fortune on rebuilding the joint from the old Cheri Theatre. Great…
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice and never bowled! The first time i was on a date and we didnt think to make reservations. It was recently after it had opened up. The wait was going to be an hr or 2, so we…
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2006
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Nice place. I would have to say, the only problem here is that the service button to get your balls ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
King's is upscale bowling. It is clearly for the crowd that does not resemble the crowd in the "Big Lebowski." As such, it is priced for that crowd. I remember having sticker shock for having…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
DeVille seems to me like a quiet little hideaway, that just happens to be part of a bowling alley. Quiet in the lounge, but if you feel like getting a little rowdier, head your bad self over to the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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For the bowling enthusiasts who need privacy and concentration, this is not the place...but for thos...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up in Wisconsin, so how could I not like a good bowling alley? Kings is a good choice for a casual, fun(ny) night with friends. Beer is fairly reasonably priced, the food is yummy and more…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Tuesday evenings usually can consist with two possible options. The first, House followed by Boston Legal on TV, or you can test your knowledge in STUMP Trivia (review coming soon). Last night on the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When hearing about the plans to build KINGS, I didn't think it would work... boy was I wrong huh... this isn't just another Lyons Group mega club with all the BS... Kings really is a great chill place…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know how I haven't found this place after living here in the city for a year. Pool, bowling, a decent beer selection, friendly atmosphere, cute waitresses(*!), and the food's alright too.
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were just here last night---and had a really good time. Our server JoJo was attentive and very sweet.
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great time when I went last weekend. I was impressed by the food in the restaurant, I was expecting chicken fingers and burgers, but they actually had a pretty good selection of items to…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, bad service in the restaurant part of King's. I will allow that I was with a party of 10, but still, appetizers are supposed to arrive BEFORE a meal, not at the same time. Nachos were worth…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Shrug...I had a good time here. The staff was very nice, very attentive, the atmosphere is good, but it still didn't thrill me. I don't know, I like to get drunk and bowl just as much as the next guy,…
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place a lot. Fairly expensive, but something about the atmosphere makes you forget that. In fact, the atmosphere makes you forget about everything except having a good time. Even if you…
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fun night spot that is thankfully different from the rest of the typical bump-n-grind dance clubs. bowling and billiards, with a decent bar and a small eating area. it is relatively small,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kings is definitely on the nicer side of the bowling alley spectrum. The lanes are serviced by waitstaff, and they offer a fairly wide selection of beer & various food items. All of the bowling gear…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you like bowling, chances are you'll like this place. If you don't, why are you reading reviews for bowling alleys?
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so much fun!!! and it's def. worth the wait! i went here on a date and ended up having a complete blast. plus, the bar is happening. i mean, really, who wants to bowl sober?
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a lot of fun after hours and their bar is great. They only have appetizers to eat so don't go there to hungry. You can rent lanes there for parties and are social gatherings. It is a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a fun atmosphere. Bowling at night is cool, but keep in mind you need to be 21 or older to get in at night. Drinks are on the expensive side.
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Free bowling on Mondays...I repeat, free bowling on Mondays. The bar and lounge is decent and the big screen is really friggin big so not a bad place to watch a game. Killer lanes though and oh…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place has everything - restaurant, bars, live music, bowling, billiards.... great place for a casual date or to go out with a group of friends. try the pear martini - has a frozen pear slice on…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's trying a little too hard to be upscale. I ordered the burger (only $8.50) medium-well and it came almost raw. Everything else seemed a little over-priced. It was very loud too for a week night…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a great bowling alley. If you're looking for smoke filled lanes with hairy fat men you won't find it here. It's the nicest bowling alley I've ever seen. My group ate at DeVille so we could get…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a hip place and pretty unique. Some of the Pats have been known to show up here. But wow, its pretty pricey just to bowl in glow in the dark lanes. Classy but small place makes it very…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kings is definitely the most uniquest bowling place that I have ever been to. It's has fun glow in the dark lanes for bowling, and a wicked lot of pool tables. They also have a great bar for Martinis…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Expect to wait at least 1.5 to 2 hours on a Friday or Saturday night. Basically, get there early or make other plans. It also gets extremely noisy so that you can barely hear your friends while you're…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The wait here is ridiculous on busy nights. Don't expect to get a bowling alley before the place closes if you show up late on a Friday. Aside from that, it's a great place to hang out at. They have…
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This eatery adjacent to Kings Bowling alley offers lots of interesting treats. The menu is good, but it's the peanut butter and chocolate ice cream fondu that is absolutely to die for. There's no…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a cool, hip bowling alley. You'll find young pretty people here, and you'll have a blast no matter how bad you are at bowling. Good food and drink options available while you're waiting for…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome! I am convinced that it's one of the best bowling alleys in Boston. It even has a lounge attached, where you can wait a ridiculously long time for an expensive lane...but it's…
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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not your uncle floyd's bowling alley...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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The DeVille Restaurant and Lounge is located inside King's bowling lanes and billiards, Patrick Lyons' hot new downtown spot. This is not your mother's bowling alley. There are 16 gleaming lanes, four of them...
boston.com - user review
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it won't bowl you over...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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sturdy, all-american fare that's customized with flourishes that evoke the cool vibe of the classic caddy. you'll find the obligatory burger, a selection of sandwiches, and six different pizzas. entrees...
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