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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had the fish tacos - best thing I have ate here. However, the best part about the tacos was the hot sauce. I've ate at the ones in Poway and Escondido too - salads and some other fish dishes. Pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love this restaurant. i've come here about five times for date night and the food has always been great. i only eat fish, turkey and chicken and there's been so many times that i go out for a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Usually, for me anyways, 'fine dining' means a fine long wait for your food. The 'finer' the place, the longer the wait. The longest I ever waited is a tie between waiting for a seafood plate at a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place to visti and eat out in east county. Good variety on menu.
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for dinner while visiting my best friend, and I had the most wonderful marinated swordfish ever. Our waitress, Danielle, was so helpful and entertaining, so it was more of an experience...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ambience here is nice, and the service is friendly; however, i wasn't really all that impressed with the seafood here. i ordered the clam chowder and that was just okay....i had much better...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What do you do when all the kids are gone? We went to the Brigantine. Everything was excellent, the service, the food, and the atmosphere. I ate the wild mushroom incrusted halibut, I was blown away...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
as most East County peeps, I've been going to the Brig since it was the top shelf way back in the day (with my parents of course...) The Brigantine is a solid place to go get one of the best fish...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Drove down with the family to San Diego to take mom to dinner during Memorial's day weekend. Upon entering it seemed really nice. Ambiance was very nice. They put us in the back which is fine because...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my all time favorite place to eat! The bar menu is to die for! Before we moved out of state, my husband and I ate here more than once a week. The oyster bar is fantastic!! I am a huge fan of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be my favorite seafood restaurant when dining with family. No more.I ordered the macadamia encrusted halibut. It was RAW in the middle. Okay for some fish dishes (seared ahi), but not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best fish tacos anywhere. My family from Fresno always make sure they come here when they visit. I've been a fan of the Brigantine for over 20 years now. Its also a nice place to meet up with friends...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here twice, once for dinner which was good and again for oyster shooters in the bar.This place is pretty happening on a Friday night! Definitely more of an older crowd, but also a fair...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE this place! The best fish tacos here! Yummy oyster shooters or oysters on the half shell! Blackened ahi ahi on bed of spinach salad; my favorite! The best side car martini or green apple martini;...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place is decent, but everyone keeps talking about the fish tacos!!! They are awful! No celantro, cheddar instead of jack cheese, ranch instead of cream fresh, no cabbage???? The tacos are not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to this restaurant for at least the last 15 years. This is my favorite restaurant. The steak is always fabulous, the happy hour is even better. The service is the best in town....
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They dazzled us on Christmas eve as they do yearly. 6 of us enjoyed the freshest of the fresh and exceptional service not to mention the food and service is excellent even after the holidays have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
How do I Yelp the La Mesa Brig?I'm torn between reviewing it in full or reviewing my most recent experience. Since the food from this place basically sustained me through college (I worked at like 5...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You can't go wrong with fresh seafood, nice atmosphere, hot cocktail waitresses, GREAT happy hour, and an oyster bar. Being a loving fan of Anthony's, thats the spot to go for large plates of food...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a bizillion times but in honor of the Chargers' recent victory over the Colts I thought I'd give them a review. My wife and I decided we wanted to watch the game in peace and began...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ive only had a few items from here but from what Ive ordered Ive been very happy with. Went here for a first date once a while ago. We had to wait for our table so we got drinks at the bar. woah!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like the Brig. It is very middle-aged to elderly, family-style, so don't expect anything chic or metro. We go here about 6 times a year for a business dinner, and I've always had a good...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were deciding between places to eat and I mentioned that I had read on Yelp (ahem) that Monday Happy Hour was all night so we decided to try it with a backup plan if the parking lot was crazy full....
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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This place has a great atmosphere and excellent prices. The clam chowder is incredible, so are the fish tacos. It is a great place for family or meeting a group of freinds.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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My husband and I go here often, we enjoy seafood and they always have good fresh fish, otherwise hard to find in the east county. We share an entree since the portions are generous. Margarita's are great,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you ever want to catch me on a Monday night, look no further !!! I've been coming here for years, but in the last few months have made this my Monday night watering hole for all night happy hour....
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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Good food and service. Some things never change. Great atmosphere too. Always consistently good. Parking could be better. Usually busy. Get there early.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite of all the Brigantine locations, this one's huge--the flagship of the bunch. That being said, they are riding on their laurels. Servers are friendly, and efficient, and the food quality on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been disappointed with Brigantine for years. The food is meant to be upscale but is over-spiced to the point that I am assured of paying for it later with a tall glass of Alka-Seltzer. Not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love love love the happy hour here. The fish tacos are the bomb! How can you not love a fish taco with cheese, yes that's right they put shredded cheese on the fish tacos. The nachos aren't bad...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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Brigantine has excellent seafood and pretty good steaks. It has a nice upscale atmosphere and the service is good.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm never dissapointed except when I can't get a reservation cause they almost always packed, especially for happy hour. The pepper shooters are awesome, and boy, what a fish taco. The clams are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ordered the oysters...can you believe they weren't shucked? A bit disappointing.Overall, the service was good, seafood was OK, and the Vino was nice.
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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About the only upscale restaurant in EC that takes reservations, which means no stupid long lines, calm and quiet which makes for a pleasent dining experience.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ladies and gentlemen, today history was made in its fullest.Now I am just as shocked as some of my friends who will read this; getting myself even near a seafood restaurant is a foreign concept that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Brig! My girlfriends and I love to go here for lunch. Sit in the bar! They have a great selection of items. The calamari with jalapeno sauce and the spinach salad is great. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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If you're craving some great grilled swordfish, this is the place to go. Their garlic mashed potatoes are also fabulous. Nice relaxing atmosphere.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Because of budget limitations, we don't go as often as I would like! The Brig has good seafood but we go for the appetizer sampler (changes seasonally) and the tri-tip cobb salad! Plus, wednesday is 1/2 price...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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This is my Dads favorite restaurant. Our family took him here for his birthday and everyone enjoyed their meal. I have heard the Happy hours are good also.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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Good place in La Mesa to get steaks and seafood, parking can be tricky and findling it is a locals-only thing, but well worht it for a nice evening dinner out.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Food good, staff ok, a little pricey, but not too bad. I consider the Brigantine a bit above average.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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The Brig in La Mesa has always been top notch! Wonderful food, great atmosphere! Very friendly staff all around!
kudzu.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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You gotta know how to get here first-off. Once you do, come for happy hour: shrimp cocktails, fish tacos, plenty of good seafood! Longtime date place in La Mesa.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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The Brig is the place that comes to mind for biz meetings, family (even had a blowout 50th birthday there) and just everyday eats. Never an easy choice from the menu either... which changes often without...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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The food was only average.I was diaappointed because I had been told many good things about this place. The trout had little flavor and the veggies were overcooked.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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What a lovely place to escape to and enjoy a great meal. Service is excellent, we love it. Wonderful place to take our out of town guests
kudzu.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place to go for many reasons. The food is delicious, the happy hour is reasonable, atmosphere is relaxing, the drinks are made just right and for me it is close to home. Wednesday...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you find yourself in La Mesa for some reason and want a super tasty slab of meat with blue cheese, bacon, and garlic mashed potatoes, then go here. (I recommend the Le Crema Pinot to go with it.)...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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They used to have a delicious Calamari with lemon & capers sauce dish. It was always tender & fresh, reasonably priced & you got enough to take some home.
kudzu.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars just for the drinks. Excellent Margaritas. Get the shaker.
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool place with nice oyster bar, happy hour is off the hook. clam chowder is filling with crab cocktail, what a volume! almost everything on the happy hour menu is great. but crowd is little too east...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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This is the best deal! They up their taco selection to about 7 different kinds: fish, calamari, spicy chicken, carnitas, vegetarian, etc. And they're 2 for $5! Such a great deal. The Napa Nachos are really...
kudzu.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK - normally these types of places are not my scene, but this place has that certain something that makes you just want to curl up by their fireplace and chill. The swordfish tacos are to DIE FOR,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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The partners of a firm I work for took the entire office staff here for a holiday luncheon. I got the impression that they had to make reservations weeks in advance but it was so worth it! we took a late lunch...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
its whatever. if you want to hang out with a bunch of middle aged people that just headed down the mountain a bit to grab a bite to eat then dont go there. sometimes they have cheap fish tacos but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Other than the fact that my swordfish was still a bit pink in the center, almost all was spot on. That isn't even that big of a deal, since I eat sushi all the time. It's the principal... if I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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great lobster and desserts. Veggies are bland but the service is superb. We went to the one in coronado. After you eat you can vist the beach across the street and see the world famous Hotel Del.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Living in the East County this is where you go to have a nicer meal and I think it does just that! It isn't some insane 5 star restaurant but the charm, good service and good food give it a nicer feel...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All the Brigantines in San Diego are great but we happen to love this one. The people who work there and the decor make it for me. The drink and food prices are reasonable and the wait service is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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My boyfriend and I ate here because I had enjoyed the food at the Escondido location a few years ago, but we were very disappointed. We were practically finished with the appetizer before my boyfriend got the...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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Check out the bar/oyster bar during happy hour! They have lots of great drink specials as well as the BEST fish tacos in all SD hands down!!! On a sweet note get some Creme Brulee it is Amazing!!!
kudzu.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This seafood haven is hidden, tucked away right off the 8 freeway. Parking is a hassle since everybody adores the atmosphere and fresh food. Valet is available.The waiting isn't too bad, but once you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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Relaxing atmosphere. Go there to get away from all the business of your day! Gorgeous views of city of La Mesa. Good prices and great food.
kudzu.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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We love to enjoy the bar area and appetizers especially for sporting events or just a date night. The Brig. tacos are awesome. Having merged with a chain of restraunts they lost the original feel and some menu...
kudzu.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Move over, Rubio's! The Brigantine has the best fish tacos in town! They are normally only available in the lounge, but you can still order them from the main dining room.Last time I was there, they...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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The Brig has a great Happy Hour, with cheap appetizers and drinks.. Great environment and service.
kudzu.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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The Brigantine is a great seafood restaurant. The staff is good, the food is even better. Went to a wedding reception here. They pulled out ...
gusto.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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Brigantine is a great upscale restaurant. A lovely place to go for a dinner for two. It's beautifully decorated inside. The amosphere is so very relaxing and comfortable. The food is superb, absolutely...
kudzu.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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I love this place, great for lunch and even better for dinner. Great food, great drinks, wonderfuly appetizers, great staff always nice, reasonable prices for food/atomsphere, I go here for special occasions...
kudzu.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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Brigantine La Mesa has a great Happy Hour that includes calamari, seafood cocktails, clam chowder and the best fish tacos. Many drink specials as well. They even offer Happy Hour Friday and Saturday after 9...
kudzu.com - user review - 12/02/2006
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Oh my goodness, I could eat there every day, never a bda experience, always enjoy myself, cannot go there enough. A bit pricy, but so worth it.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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EXCELLENT FOOD AND SERVICE
kudzu.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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Seafood with a kick!
kudzu.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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This is by far the best restaurant overall in La Mesa. Finding it and the parking can be tricky but it is worth it! The service is great and the food is even better. Make sure to try the prime rib w/fresh...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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Without a doubt this is the best restaurant we have in La Mesa. Great cocktails and fine food. We go here for all our special dining events.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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This is a nice restaurant, but the food wasn't worth the price. Bland...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/07/2006
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While the parking area has always been tricky & finding this place is a bit of a challenge for the uninitiated, I've always had great food here. The lighting is comfortable & the volume is low enough to have a...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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Everything on the lunch menu is good, especially the fish taco's.
kudzu.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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The Brig has great seafood. I usually attend the happy hour, great calamari! The Brig Brew goes good with anything, watch out for the oyster shooters and be sure you have a strong stomach. There is pa...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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I went there with a friend, didn't have much have an appitite to begin with so I just had a large bowl of clam chowder. It was so-so, the chunks of clam were very good, but overall the soup was way t...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/07/2005
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This is, hands down, my favorite restaurant. Parking can be at a premium so go early, or you may also do valet. You can choose to either eat at the bar or in the restaurant. If you're just going for a night...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2005
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This is, hands down, my favorite restaurant. Parking can be at a premium so go early, or you may also do valet. You can choose to either eat at the bar or in the restaurant. If you're just going fo...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/06/2005
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A San Diego tradition since 1969, the Brigantine has received many accolades in our 40 year history: "BEST SEAFOOD", "BEST CASUAL SEAFOOD", "BEST HAPPY HOUR", and even "BEST SWORDFISH IN THE WORLD", according...
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