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and here are our Renton’s favorites in different categories. Awards are given based on exceptional good service from a store or maybe a fantastic meal or service providers who go the extra mile in customer service.

Š2010 A publication of the Renton Reporter


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2010 Best of Renton

services

Non-Profit 1st Place | Salvation Army [2nd] Vision House [3rd] Renton Area Youth & Family Services

Kirk E. King, DDS, PS

Public Service 1st Place | Renton Food Bank [2nd] Renton Police Department [3rd] Renton Area Youth & Family Services

Veterinary 1st Place | Animal Health Care Center [2nd] Spring Glenn Veterinary Hospital [3rd] Cedar River Animal Hospital

Medical Clinic 1st Place | Valley Medical Clinics [2nd] Group Health [3rd] Southlake Clinic

Bank/Credit Union 1st Place | Boeing Employees Credit Union [2nd] First Savings Bank Northwest Tied for 3rd [3rd] Bank of America and US Bank

Church 1st Place | Highland Community Church [2nd] St. Anthonys’ [3rd] St. Mathews’

We are honored to be nominated as one of the “Best of Renton” as we celebrate our 10th year in downtown Renton. A huge thank-you to all of our patients and a resounding welcome to all new patients!

Pet Grooming 1st Place | Poodies Pet Palace [2nd] Fuzzy Friends [3rd] Pet Smart [ more BEST OF RENTON page 13 ]

RAYS restores stability to families in crisis. Counseling for trauma... Treatment for addiction... Life skills for teens at risk of dropping out of school... Parenting skills for young moms and single dads... Support for grandparents raising grandchildren...

425.226.4090

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66 Williams Ave S www.dare2smile.com Our Office Hours: Monday - Wednesday 8 to 5 • Thursday 7 to 3

RAYS gives strength during vulnerable times. Thank you, Renton, for giving RAYS strength.

We look forward to providing outstanding care for you, your family, and your friends.

We are honored to have your support.

Thanks Renton for your votes and for your selection of “Best Insurance Agent”!

for voting for us!

prices & selection in Renton • Best Over labels of wine •Over 100700labels of craft beer • in Boutique style wineries • We specialize 3 Free wine tastings a week • Wednesdays & Fridays 5:00-7:30pm

John Galluzzo, Agent

Flagship Wine Tasting All Day Saturday 11:00am-7:00pm 4605 NE 4th Street, Ste 4 • 425-254-8400 www.allthingswineonline.com

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Auto • Home • Life • Business Call: (425) 226-9239

Gets you back where you belong.®

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433 Park Ave. N., Renton WA 98057 jgalluzzo@farmersagent.com

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Please visit our Wish List at www.rays.org to learn how you can help.


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Coffee 1st Place | Liberty Café [2nd] Common Ground [3rd] Vince’s Coffee

Tavern/Pub 1st Place | Terrible Beauty [2nd] Whistle Stop [3rd] Dog & Pony

Wine Bar 1st Place | Red House [2nd] Vino at the Landing [3rd] All Things Wine

2010 Best of Renton

FOOD/RESTAURANT

Breakfast 1st Place | Plum Delicious [2nd] IHOP [3rd] Tommy’s Café Lunch 1st Place | Cedar River Smokehouse [2nd] Naan & Curry [3rd] Red House [ more BEST OF RENTON page 14 ]

Thank you for your years of support! “Your confidence and support is greatly appreciated. THANK YOU for voting us as 2010 Best of Renton.”

A Great Neighborhood Steak House

310 Wells Ave. S.

425-228-0759

REALTOR, CRS, ABR & ASP lisalam@marciemaxwell.com

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206.949.1696 www.marciemaxwell.com

www.armondos.com

819 Houser Way S.

HOURS: Mon-Thurs 11am to 9pm Friday 11am to 10pm Saturday 4pm to 10pm Sunday 4pm to 9pm

www.melrosegrill.com

425-254-0759

Open Daily at 5pm

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Associate Broker, REALTOR & CRS marcie@marciemaxwell.com

Ted Rodriguez & Family are proud to celebrate over 30 years in Renton!

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at all locations! Outside Patio @ Rainier location • DJ, Prizes

RENTON

SHOPPING CENTER

Family Restaurant

RENTON

NORTH BENSON

RENTON

HIGHLANDS

431-B RAINIER AVE S. 10707 SE CARR RD. 3901 NE 4TH ST. 425-228-6180 425-227-9104 425-271-5400 www.toreros-mexicanrestaurants.com

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Ted & Maria Rodriguez in 2008.


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Asian Cuisine 1st Place | Golden Peacock [2nd] Mandarin Palace [3rd] Gourmet Wok

[ BEST OF RENTON from page 13]

Family 1st Place | Red Robin [2nd] Plum Delicious [3rd] Whistle Stop Pizza 1st Place | Vince’s Pizzeria [2nd] Armondo’s [3rd] Angelo’s Pizza & Pasta House Fine Dining 1st Place | Melrose [2nd] Armondo’s [3rd] Red House

2010 Best of Renton

BUSINESS

Fitness Center 1st Place | LA Fitness [2nd] 24-hour Fitness [3rd] EH Fitness

Italian Cuisine 1st Place | Armondo’s [2nd] Vince’s Pizzeria [3rd] Bella Napoli

Hair Salon 1st Place | CD Danza Salon & Spa [2nd] Salon Tii Gavo [3rd] Salon Melini

Mexican Cuisine 1st Place | Torero’s [2nd] La Fuente [3rd] La Hacienda

Barber Shop 1st Place | Salon Tii Gavo [2nd] Highlands Barber Shop [3rd] Fairwood Cuts

Thai Cuisine 1st Place | Royal Orchid [2nd] Thai 65 [3rd] Thai on Highlands

[ more BEST OF RENTON page 16 ]

Thank you for all your votes! Dog Grooming: Hours Of Operation: Tues. - Sat. 8:00am - 5:30pm Doggie Daycare: Hours Of Operation: Tues. - Fri. 7:30am - 6:00pm Closed on Sun. & Mon.

FUZZY FRIENDS DOG GROOMING & DOGGIE DAYCARE

203 SW Sunset Blvd Renton 425-430-9599 www.myfuzzyfriends.net

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Thank you to all our Friends that voted for us! 2010-2011 A Season to Remember

Call 425-226-5529 or rentoncivictheater.org to order tickets

Thank you again to all our customers & friends, Beverly & David

Cedar Chest Antique Mall 916 S 3rd St • Renton, WA 98057

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(425) 271-0511

Vinces l’

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Thanks for voting us the “Best Coffee Shop” in Renton!

Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria www.vincesitalian.com

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE SEPTEMBER 10TH – 25TH 2010

DRACULA

OCTOBER 22ND – NOVEMBER 6TH 2010

Thank you for voting us “Best Pizza” and “Best Italian” in Renton

PLAID TIDINGS

HOLLIDAY EDITION OF FOREVER PLAID DECEMBER 3RD – 18TH 2010

In appreciation, please present this ad &

Enjoy a FREE Pizza or Dinner Entree.

MOUSE TRAP

FEBRUARY 25TH – MARCH 12TH 2011

Purchase one dinner or pizza & two beverages at regular menu price & receive a second dinner or pizza of equal or lesser value for free.

HERE ON THE FLIGHT PATH APRIL 8TH – 23RD 2011

Please present coupon when ordering. Not valid with any other discount or promotion. Excludes Mother’s Day and Memorial Day. Expires 5/31/10. BURIEN (206) 246-1497 • SOUTH SEATTLE (206) 722-2116 RENTON (425) 226-8180 • FEDERAL WAY (253) 839-1496

RUN FOR YOUR WIFE JUNE 3RD – 18TH 2011

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“The Best Coffee on the Planet”

926 S. 3rd St.

Open 9am-9pm Daily

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Currently offering season tickets: 6 shows for only $100 per person!

50% Off Sale on all Furniture until May 9th!

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Guarantee yourself romance, adventure and a great date night six times a year close to home!

As a special thank you to all our customers that voted us “Best Antique Store” in Renton...we are having a


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A BIG Thank You to All Our Voters!!

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1st Place Winner - Shannon Luedtke

Winner of a $200 gift certificate to CD Danza Salon & Spa and a $100 gift certificate to Melrose Grill.

2nd Place Winner - Julie Fail

Winner of a $100 gift certificate to CD Danza Salon & Spa and a $100 gift certificate to Armondo’s CafÊ Italiano.

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Day Spa 1st Place | CD Danza Salon & Spa [2nd] Cedar River Day Spa [3rd] Salon Tii Gavo Nail Salon 1st Place | CD Danza Salon & Spa [2nd] CK Nails

[3rd] #1 Nail Pro/Unique Nails Nursery 1st Place | McLendon’s [2nd] Minter’s Earlington Greenhouse & Nursery [3rd] Alpine Nursery Senior Retirement Homes 1st Place |

Merrill Garden’s [2nd] The Lodge at Eagle Ridge [3rd] Evergreen Place Dry Cleaners 1st Place | Renton Cleaning Center [2nd] Ameri-Cleaners [3rd] Renton Village/Classic Cleaners [ more best of renton page 18]

Happy Mother’s Day!

Thank you for voting us the 2010 “Best Asian Cuisine” www.goldenpeacockrest.netfirms.com

Phone: (425) 226-1802 • (425) 226-1803 14412 S.E. Petrovitsky Road Renton, WA 98058 Hours: 4:00-1:00, Monday Through Thursday 4:00-2:00, Friday and Saturday • 4:00-10:00, Sunday

Thanks for voting us “Best Pizza in Renton”

Join Us Tonight!

Opens at 3:00 on May 9th Dinner for Two - $30.50 May 7, 8 & 9 MAY 9

COMPLIMENTARY CARNATION (add $15.25 per person)

Pizza...Pasta... Sandwiches...

BBQ Pork • Egg Rolls • Cantonese Style Chow Mein General Tao’s Chicken • Mongolian Beef Vegetable Chow Yuk • Golden Special Rice

“You’ve tried the rest, now try the Best!”

Dine In or Take Out Non-Smoking Dining Room

425-228-7415

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DINE IN or TAKE OUT

3809 NE 4th St Renton

Thank You — for all your votes!

Jack Y. Chen, DDS 1717 NE 44th Street Renton, WA 98056

425.226.2684

Complimentary Teeth Whitening is included with an Adult New Patient Exam & Cleaning

Most Insurance Plans Accepted Movie Glasses Available Patient Financing Available New State-of-the-Art Facility

www.ImpressionsDentistry.com

Conveniently located off Exit 7 on 405 Next to McDonalds 355224

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Travel 1st Place | AAA Travel [2nd] Highlands Travel [3rd] Time Travel

IN THE NURSERY: Tomatoes & Vegetable Starts Organic Mulch Organic Fertilizers

20-50% Off Pottery

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Auto Service 1st Place | Jay’s Professional [2nd] Firestone [3rd] Bob Bridge Toyota Pawn Shops 1st Place | Ben’s Loans

Renton’s Neighborhood Nursery and Garden Center

Estate Planning Wills Living Trusts Powers of Attorney Probate Health Care Directives Elder Law Medicaid Planning Estate Tax Planning Community Property Agreements

13043 Renton Ave S Just West of the Renton Airport To see our tomato list and sign up for our newsletter go to: www.mintersnursery.com Hours: Daily 10:00AM to 6:00PM Sunday 10:00 AM to 5:00PM

425-255-7744

425.227.8700 Conveniently located in the Evergreen Building at 15 South Grady Way, Suite 249

See us on facebook

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Thanks for all your votes! CD Danza Spa & Salon WWW.CDDANZA.COM

It’s all about you. A simple philosophy - but one we take very seriously. Where do you want to go? Be true to yourself. Get into taking care of yourself (if you won’t who will?) and there’s no better place to begin a beautiful story about you than at CD Danza Salon & Spa, a place where our passion is making you look and feel incredible.

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717 S. 4th St. • Renton 425-793-8000

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Serving families for 36 years

150 Varieties of Tomatoes

Fox Farm, Earth-Juice, Advanced Nutrients

Casino 1st Place | Freddies Club [2nd] Diamond Lil’s [3rd] Silver Dollar

THANK YOU RENTON!

Fresh from our Greenhouses:

Spring Vegetable Starts Fresh annuals Huge Perennial selection Ornamental Trees 100+ Varieties of Roses Dwarf fruit trees Asian Pears Go Greener-Grow Your Own!

[2nd] Pawn X-Change [3rd] Super Pawn


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Gift/Specialty 1st Place | Happy Delusions [2nd] Cugini Florest [3rd] All Things Wine

2010 Best of Renton

shopping [ best of renton from page 18]

Pet Store 1st Place | Pet Smart [2nd] Pet Pros [3rd] Fairwood Pet Center

[3rd] Renton Village Shopping Center Jewelry 1st Place | Garland Jewelers [2nd] Fred Meyer Jewelry [3rd] Jewelry Exchange

Shopping Center 1st Place | The Landing Furniture [2nd] Fred Meyer Shopping Center 1st Place | IKEA [2nd] Target [3rd] Fred Meyer

Thank you for voting us “Best Lunch” & “Best Family Restaurant”!

[ more best of renton page 20 ]

TAURA FAMILY RES

Hate to wait?

I want my clients to know that I thank them for their loyalty for the last 40 years. I look forward to assisting you with your Real Estate needs!

(425)227-6881

Come to Renton’s most unique Steakhouse. Throw peanut shells on the floor, enjoy our hot, fresh, homemade yeast rolls and try our corn-fed steaks. All this is done with Texas Roadhouse hosptality.

Mary Lou Gustine-Nelson Real Estate Sales

YOU WILL LOVE IT!

425.255.2161 cell: 206.790.3686

Breakfast served all day!

$3.00 off any breakfast or lunch or $5.00 off any dinner (4-8pm) Not valid with any other offer. Not valid on Mother’s Day.

423 S Third St • Renton 353862

225 Southwest 7th Street Renton, WA 98057 www.jimmymacsroadhouse.com

h our patio wit Come relax on or a Margarita! ine Washington W

We serve American Homestyle Cooking!

~ Ask about our in-house rewards program ~ 354247

3212 NE Sunset Blvd (Renton Highlands) Renton, WA 98056 | 425-255-8510

Thank you! Thank you to our mentors and preceptors for helping us provide real-world training to our medical students. HealthPoint, through our partnership with A.T. Still University, is educating the doctors of the future right here in your community.

Thank you to our wonderful clients and pets for voting us one of the BEST in Renton!

We’re grateful for the support of the following physicians and organizations: • Valley Cities Counseling & Consultation • Midwives at Valley Medical Center • Maternal-Fetal Medicine Center • Valley Medical Center • Women’s & Family Health Specialists • HealthPoint Renton

For information on becoming a mentor organization or helping young people explore the field of medicine, call 425-203-0452, or visit www.healthpointchc.org 354165

Monday thru Friday 7 AM to 7 PM 17604 110th Avenue Southeast • Renton

(425) 228-1002 • www.sgvh.com

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Give us a call. If we are on a wait, we will put you on the list. Call us at:

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2010 Best of Renton

Antique Store 1st Place | St. Charle’s Place [2nd] Park Ave. Antiques [3rd] Antique Country Station Hardware 1st Place | McLendon’s [2nd] Ace Hardware [3rd] Lowe’s

2010 Best of Renton

kids

people

Daycare 1st Place | Kindercare [2nd] Harmony Childcare [3rd] Phoenix Montessori

Volunteer 1st Place | Linda Middlebrooks [2nd] King Parker [3rd] Ryan Runge/Jay Biederman

Learning 1st Place | Highlands Preschool [2nd] Cedar River Montessori [3rd] Kumon Math & Reading Centers

Firefighter 1st Place | Steve Winter [2nd] Richard Jahn [3rd] Mark Peterson

Police Officer Activities 1st Place | 1st Place | Craig Johnson Renton Community Center [2nd] Thaddeus Kerkhoff [2nd] Henry Moses Aquatic Center [3rd] Jim Gould [3rd] Castle Ice [ more best of renton page 21 ]

Appliance 1st Place | King ‘n Bunnys Appliances [2nd] Lowe’s [3rd] Fry’s

Flying Pie Pizzeria

Thanks to our loyal customers and to all of you who voted us Best Insurance! Edward Tasca ~ Insurance Specialist

425-277-3722

1630 Duvall Ave NE Renton, 98059 www.1630hair.com

Open 7 days a week Serving pizza, calzones, grinder subs, full salad bar & ice cream

Edward Tasca Ins. Agency Inc.

“Pizza with Pride”

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Auto-Home-Life-Business

400 Olympia Ave NE • Renton, 98056 425-235-4660 • etasca1@farmersagent.com

Two locations to serve you: 12642 164th Ave. SE • Renton 30 Front Street S. • Issaquah (425) 228-8012 (425) 391-2407 Store hours: Mon-Thurs 11:00am-9:00pm • Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm Sun 12noon-9:00pm • Pizza by the Slice - daily until 3:00pm

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A Big THANK YOU to the Best Clients in Renton for voting for us as “Best of Renton 2010”!

Family Friendly Environment “Families serving Families”

Thanks Renton for voting us "Best Travel Agency"

425-793-9501 1306 Union Ave. NE

Your Full Service Travel agencY! Travel to All Destinations

WO R L DW I D E

(next to DOL)

Travel Service for Over 20 Years Airlines • Cruises • Tours • Free Price Quotes!

Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo!

425-226-8900 352641

or

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Karaoke & Margarita Specials! 3pm - 6pm Happy Hour

800-368-8779

333 Rainier Ave. N, Suite 104 • Renton

www.highlandstravel.com

NoHomelessKids Benefit Lunch

Bob Bridge

Thursday, May 13th Noon – 1PM

Thank you for your votes! Helen, Russ & Gordy 2842 NE Sunset Blvd. (next to Dollar Tree)

425.226.2111

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Pied Piper Preschool Thanks for all your votes!!

TOYOTA / SCION

Thank you to our loyal customers...and... Thank you for your votes!!

Kids shouldn’t be homeless!

More Info/RSVP by May 5th: maryb@vision-house.org or 425-228-6356

425-228-4700

Located @ Renton Methodist Church 2201 Northeast Fourth St. Renton, Washington 98056 Phone: 425-591-1195 Email: piedpiperpreschool.org Contact Sandra Stephens, Director, director@piedpiperpreschool.org for more information

www.piedpiperpreschool.org 354689

www.bobbridgetoyota.com

Serving Renton for 35years!

www.NoHomelessKids.org

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Pediatrician 1st Place | Dr. David Christopher [2nd] Dr. Michael Anderson [3rd] Dr. Gary German

Insurance 1st Place | Jim Sullivan [2nd] Kent Bradford [3rd] David Varelia

Physician 1st Place | Dr. Howard Miller [2nd] Dr. Amid Joshi [3rd] Dr. Cheryl Hayes

Real Estate 1st Place | Marcie Maxwell [2nd] Ryan Runge [3rd] Lorraine Klopenstein/Nate Thornton

Chiropractor 1st Place | Dr. Rod Handley [2nd] Sullivan Chiropractic [3rd] Corbin Chiropractic

Dentist 1st Place | Dr. Jack Chen [2nd] Dr. Kirk King [3rd] Dr. H.T. Tran

Attorney 1st Place | Dan Kellogg [2nd] Frank Davidson [3rd] Gary Faul

Teacher 1st Place | Shirley Redburn [2nd] Catherine Jex [3rd] Mrs. Mary Ormiston

Antique Country Station

handcrafted treasures

Financial 1st Place | Gene Heuschel [2nd] Robert McCorkle [3rd] Kirk Merrill 2

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Thanks for all your votes!

We Buy Antiques!

Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs & Sun 11-5 • Fri & Sat 11-7 • Closed Mondays

918 S. 3rd St. Renton, WA 98057 425-235-6449 r2021m@aol.com ebay - mrsantique1

Dr. Wood and the entire staff at Animal Health Care Center would like to thank everyone that voted for AHCC in the “Best of Renton.” Serving our customers and their pets continue to be the reason we work so hard every day to provide the best pet care possible. We thank each of you for your loyalty & support over the years and into the future.

Thank you for voting us "Best Nursery"

Remember Mother's Day with a Hanging Basket!

Sincerely, Dr. Tracy Wood & the staff at AHCC

Alpine Nursery Inc. Family Owned & Operated

Animal Health Care of Renton

504 Renton Ctr. Wy SW #3 • Renton

425-203-9000

16023 SE 144th St. • Renton, WA 98059

425-255-1598

www.AHRenton.com

Directions: Head east on NE 4th Street, right on 160th Ave. Continue to 144th and turn left. 354248

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brought to you by DTR! Saturday, May 15 @ 2pm 924 S. 3rd Ave • 425.255.6078 happydelusions.wordpress.com

Winner 2009 “Best Antique Store”

Authentic Thai Cuisine 425-271-4219

104 Rainier Ave. S. Renton, WA 98055

Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Thank you Renton for voting us Best Asian Cuisine!

5.00 off

$ LUNCH or DINNER

When you purchase 2 Entrees

• Mon, Wed, Fri 8am - 8pm • Tues & Thurs 8am - 6pm • Sat 10am - 4pm • Sun Closed

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1 coupon per table. With coupon only. Gratuity not included. Cannot be combined with any other discount/promo. Cash value 1/20¢.

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Un Dis Co Ver Ed

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Thank you for voting for Us!


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