Food is always flavorful! Great variety of burgers. Staff friendly and efficient. Save room for a shake!

While visiting Dublin, OH, we were looking for somewhere to have dinner... So, I went to Yelp for suggestions... SO happy we found The Rail - Dublin! Great atmosphere!!! We love going for Happy Hour and their list of bites was plentiful! Great portions and yummy! Pretzel bites, smash burger, homemade tater tots and pepperoni flat bread! Not to mention the vanilla milkshake and Blue Moon draft! Our waiter was amazing and attentive with a great personality! Looking forward to going back on our next visit to Dublin! Highly recommend visiting this restaurant! You won't be disappointed! read more

The BEST brunch! Highly recommend coming here during brunch service, Saturday and Sunday 10-3. I also really appreciate a restaurant that will bring menu items out split. We decided to split the morning glory burger and fried chicken biscuit sandwich. The home fries are to DIE for. I brought home the extra to warm up next day in the air fryer they were so good. read more

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Went on a day date to The Rail on a Tuesday afternoon. It was 3p and there weren't very many people in the restaurant at all. The service was good and our waiter was very friendly. We ordered 2 appetizers: cheese curds and pretzels. The curds were very good but the price was high for the amount you received. ($11 for a tiny plate) The pretzels were not good and I would pass on those. Very greasy, not much flavor, tasted like frozen ones. We also ordered 2 different burgers. The Bessie and then a create your own. Both burgers were very good. Melt in your mouth type of burger patty. I was pleasantly surprised about that! The crispy onions were a great added topping. I think the negative to this place is the price. $20-25 for a basic burger is a bit much imo. read more

Met with friends during happy hour. Place was hopping. Inside was nice and open. Casual and inviting. We started off with some Happy Hour Appetizers Pretzel bites, Pickle Chips, Aioli fries. Some happy hour drinks too! Everything was great! Came out quick and tasted great! Drinks were very good and good size for $6..during happy hour. Hubby got the garlic hot chicken sandwich which he said had nice heat to it and was very flavorful. I ordered the old fashioned burger which reminded me of a Big Mac which was very good as well. Wait staff was Awesome! Kept our drinks full and checked on us frequently. Will be back again. Keep up the great job! read more

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Met a friend for dinner here the other night. Pleasant enough place, indoor and outdoor seeting - I was glad we were seated indoors when it started raining midway through our meal! We ordered the Pickle Chips and Tater Tots, birth of which were great!! The seasoning on the pickles was perfect, the breading was just the right amount, it was magnificent!! The tater tots had great flavor! They come in an order of six, so this was great for the two of us. We each did the build your own burger. They are big, juicy burgers! The ciabatta bun was delicious. I got the Chipotle aioli, lettuce and pepper jack cheese on mine. It was very good, though the bottom bun got a little soggy from the burger juice. I also had a garden salad for the side. We split the Key Lime Pie for dessert, ala mode. It was the perfect combo of sweet and tart! read more

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The Rail!!! Dublin We went for lunch today! Great atmosphere. It can get loud and very busy after 12. We went at 1115. Appetizers: pickle chips... not salty!!! I've had some that were so salty. These were good. Maybe a little more "fried" and they'd be perfect. On to my favorite the pretzels!!! These are by far the best I've ever had. They were pieces of a larger pretzel, slightly toasted to a crispy perfection. The cheese sauce is what I like best. I got the crispy chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries. This chicken is thick! I get cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. It was very good. The fries were actually pretty good too! My spouse got the bootlegger with regular fries. He has had this before and loves it. This place is worth it!! read more

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One of the best burger spots in town!! I've been to many a burger joint and have been underwhelmed and disappointed. Most places seem to serve under seasoned burgers. I won't name any of the local spots people enjoy going to but I've been to most and I had started to get discouraged. My Southern palette often needs more than what Midwestern cuisine has to offer. Anywho, I came on a Tuesday night. Busy ish but still lots of parking spots. They were a bit understaffed so I waited less than 5 minutes for a table. They had run out of their bourbon :( they make their own but apparently they'd been out of it for a while. I settled for another local option, Watershed, and then mixed it with ginger ale. Light, but delicious! My friend ordered a vodka mule which she loved! I got the burger that came with onion jam, while my friend opted for a grilled chicken sandwich. We both switched the fries out for the brussel sprouts. Presentation-wise, the burger looked pretty simple. Nothing spectacular. It felt a bit overpriced but maybe the beef comes from a local farm or is 100% grass fed? The brussel sprouts were fantastic! They were fried a bit and mixed with balsamic. Delicious!! Service was great! The hostess was super nice and friendly, the waiter was helpful and smiley. Great place overall! read more

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Food was delicious. Service was sloooow but I felt bad for our waiter he had a lot of tables and did what he could to maintain everyone happy. read more

Located just a couple minutes off the Tuttle Road exit and 270, this location is pretty easy to get to from the Northwest side of Columbus. The building is pretty cool and looks like it would be great for small or large groups. I ordered the recent featured item, the CHEAT DAY, which comes with two quarter pound All-Ohio burgers, Ohio bacon, Swiss, cheddar, onion rings, lettuce, tomato and topped with Gouda. The burger was excellent. I loved all the items on the burger and the presentation was incredible. Overall, very good service and good food. If I had any negative feedback, it would be be that the food is a little bit pricey. read more

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Great food, welcoming environment. I had the steak salad, steak was beautiful, salad was fresh and dressed just right. Visiting from out of town, and will be back. read more

Food is good but we dropped $50+ with tip for two burgers and two soft drinks. Just for two of us.

Service was marginal. The food delivery person spilled ketchup on the bar stool next to me and made a half ass attempt to clean it up. The seat and entire stool was smeared with ketchup. Upon further review, all the bar stools were dusty and unclean. He never appeared again nor did he replace the spilled condiment. The burger was the smash burger special that was precooked and gray in color. This was a one and done. We will not be back. Sweet potatoes fries fine. Bottom line, the food safety practices were severely lacking. read more

Yelp left me down again. Not a four star worthy restaurant. The exterior is cute and that is pretty much where it ended. No toilet paper in bathroom. Slow service. Slow food coming out. Cool with beard and no hair cover. Homemade tater tots tasted like old grease. Food was sub par. The chicken on salad had a thick layer of paprika blend and even when scraped off the chicken tasted like it. I would never season anything with a thick layer like that and have never seen this approach. Would not recommend. Biscuits and gravy average. Chicken club average. Chicken and waffles average. Also very sticky unclean tables when we're seated. No manager to even address the terrible food. Quite honestly less enjoyable than a fast food restaurant. read more

Rail Craft Kitchen & Bar - Southwest salad with terrible seasoning. Southwest Chicken Salad - Bars Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

We don't write negative reviews but this has to be the worst place to eat at. I thought a breakfast would be in order so I ordered a biscuit with gravy and one egg over easy. The egg came back with the burnt grease from the grill all over it and the same crap was in the gravy. I asked for a new egg and the next one came out the same way. This place should learn to clean the grill and take pride in their food preparation. We will never go back to that place, there are to many great places in Dublin and this is not one of them. read more

This place was absolutely poppin for Sunday brunch! If you've driven on Frantz Road in Dublin, there's a very high chance you've passed by The Rail. Its iconic logo and large patio makes it hard to miss. Enter through the front door and you'll feel the lively atmosphere - accentuated by popular songs spanning the past few decades that you've likely heard plus a massive bar. We were immediately seated and greeted by two hosts. It was a warmer day, so indoor seating was perfect. They opened the "garage doors" to allow for fresh air but also ran fans to keep things cool. Combined with indoor string lights, it was definitely a cool vibe. The brunch menu looked great -- and there were definitely folks enjoying chicken & waffles as well as day drinking as if they didn't have to work the following day...but we opted for some appetizers and what they're known for: burgers. Really enjoyed the bbq wings with the truffle fries coming in second. The burgers themselves were well done. Hearty and hit the spot. Solid sized portions without being over the top. The award winning Mojo burger featured a blend of beef and sausage--a flavorful combo. The bootlegger with bbq sauce was tasty as well. The side dishes were well executed. Can't go wrong with their skinny fries. Thinly sliced and fried to crispy goodness. I also enjoyed the mac and cheese with the elbow pasta and bits of bacon. There's also a pretty complete kids menu where you select an entree, side dish, and have the option to add on a dessert. Speaking of, their pies are homemade by a baker from Medina. Was delicious served a la mode. It was very crowded on Sunday around 1pm. The food took slightly longer than expected to arrive but we still enjoyed our meal. Shout out to our server Amy for her warm, welcoming demeanor. read more

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It's Restaurant Week time, and we decided it was time to try The Rail! We phoned in a carryout order for lunch. From the Restaurant Week January 2023 menu, it was an appetizer, entree with side, and dessert, and we opted for the pretzel bites (accompanied by cups of cheese sauce and mustard dip), a cheddar jalapeno burger (with buffalo ranch and red onion), and a slice of the Buckeye Pie. The kid went with the Rail Burger off of the Kids Menu (other options included pizza, grilled cheese, chicken fingers, and similar) and a side of skinny fries (selected from sweet potato fries, steak fries, applesauce, and the like). The food was excellent and well packaged for travel. The pretzels had a great taste and texture, while the burgers were juicy and delicious. The kids burger was just as good as the restaurant menu burger, which was great since the kid likes just meat and cheese on his, so the flavor of the burger really comes through. The pie was delightful - the divine combo of chocolate and peanut butter smelled amazing as soon as we opened the container, and it tasted just as good as it smelled! They have a drive up area for pick up. Staff was friendly and helpful. read more

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My husband and I went for a lunch date and we loved everything. From the food to the service, everything was just great! Can't wait to go back again. Soon as we walked in, we were greeted and seated right away. Our server was fantastic. for appetizer, we ordered the buffalo chicken dip. For entrée we ordered the bonfire burger and substituted fires with sweet potato fires. The burger was just perfect in very way and the fires were fresh and seasoned well. You cannot go wrong with ordering the bonfire burger. Also, we ordered the chicken sandwich, which was really juicy and delicious. We also ordered 2 mocktails, the peach and blueberry drinks. If you like sweet mocktails, then I would recommend both. The peach one is very sweet but the blueberry one was a little sweeter then the peach. Both were great. I highly recommend this place. Great to go on a date or with group of people. read more

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I went this past week, and it was not too busy. I had a guide dog, and she was with me this evening. The host told us he needed a few minutes before he could seat us. He walked away, and when he came back he told us to follow him. He walked us through the entire half empty restaurantto dump us on the patio. If you have a disability I would 100% recommend not going here. read more

The Rail proudly sources their beef from local farms, and draft beers from Ohio breweries. The weather was wonderful, so we sat outside. They have nice pyramid shaped propane heaters to keep you comfortable. My husband had the Certified Angus Beef Sirloin with Steak Fries and a House Salad. He said it was delicious. I had the Lamb-Burger, a custom blend of beef and lamb, and Skinny Fries. Although the seasonings were tasty, Gyro-seasoned Peppers and Onions, Fresh Mozzarella, Cucumber Dill Sauce, Lettuce, and Tomato, I thought the burger was a bit dry. I was impressed by the vast menu choices, so I will come back and try some other dishes. read more

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This was my first time going to The Rail and it was during burger and beer week. They had a $5 burger special with 2 types of cheeses and a fried egg on it which I was sold on. The fries were not included but were only an extra $2 I believe, and they're the shoestring fries and crispy :) The burger was good, but I mainly tasted the cheese. I wish the patty was a little more seasoned since I didn't get much flavor from it. They had happy hour going on too so I got a glass of wine and my friend got 2 beers. Total it was about $25 which isn't bad at all! The service was quick, the employees were nice, and the seats even had hooks for you to hang your jackets and coats! read more

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I've been here a time or two, but haven't reviewed and since this was the first place I've been to in months, I figured now is a good time. I went here with my in laws and nephew in law? Is that a thing? Is now! We sat in their inside patio area and they had the windows open and there was a nice breeze, it was very lovely atmosphere. I had the pretzel bites to start which are tastier than they look. It looks like the pretzels are hard and over cooked but when you bite into it, they're hot and fluffy in the inside. The cheese was standard and the mustard was very good. For my entree I had the rail-vore burger. Mmm so good, plenty of bacon, mushrooms and sauce. Very tasty..and the burger was cooked very well also. My mother in law ordered a side of Brussels sprouts that were under cooked but other than that the food was great! Every single bar,server, host and cook had gloves and a mask on. We all felt very safe and clean in there. Overall, I will certainly be back. read more

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There's a reason they are known for their burgers. We just wanted some appetizers on a patio and regretted our choice of restaurant. We are normally huge advocates of the rail and have been going to all their locations for several years but this trip was a bit disappointing. Brussel sprouts were dry and not as good as what we've had in the past. Tater tots were cold Fries were just ok Wings were the definite bright spot! We love their burgers and haven't had their wings but flavor was great!!! Just not up to par for the Rail in quality or service. Could have been an off night. Host staff was great and super friendly. I'm sure we will be back.... But for a Burger, not an appetizer spread. read more

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Stopped here for a quick lunch. Server was great, very attentive and patient with us as we wanted to sit outside in the shade when it was sunny ;). My burger the rail avore was very good and made perfect. I added the truffle fries upgrade for $5 and it wasn't what I expected. They just added parm chunks and truffle oil. read more

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Used to love it here. Quality has gone down DRASTICALLY in the past year. Last time I went there was a hair in my burger. I got comped for the meal, but the second one they brought out for me was soggy and flavorless, like they rushed it out. Our server was lovely, but the person who greeted us was steely at best. read more

While visiting family, we all enjoyed a meal at The Rail in Dublin. The burgers were juicy and the buns soft and flavorful. We ordered craft your own rail burger and crouching burger which were tasty. The skinny fries were fantastic! The kid's white cheddar mac & cheese with a side of applesauce was kid approved. This was an enjoyable dining experience with our family! read more

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Nice burger place! It was a warm and fun environment with lots of seating for large or small groups. The beef is local from Ohio farmers. I ordered the perfectly naked burger with mozzarella, bacon and horseradish sauce. I found a burger to be perfectly done, very tender and tasty! Along with a side Caesar salad my meal was complete. The service was fast. The server Alyssa I found to have the perfect combination of chatty and attentive. The restrooms were clean and parking was plentiful read more

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Went to this restaurant during my first visit to Columbus in years. I loved it. The service was quite attentive. The food was excellent and I think everything on the menu is good. Loved the tvs showing college football. read more

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My wife and I went here on a weekend vacation in Columbus. We tried a German and Vietnamese food this weekend too, but I'm a sucker for a burger joint, so we stopped here. We were surprised by the "low-quality" feel to the place. Nothing bad, just reminded me of a Steak and Shake. I ordered the Crouching Burger (Hidden Bacon), and it was quite good. The textures of crunch from the wonton went very well with the rest of the entree, and the Rail sauce was very tasty. My wife ordered the Blue Bessie Burger and substituted sourdough bread for the bun because she is a sucker for sourdough (so am I). Everything about her sandwich was good, especially the horseradish and blue cheese. Honestly, the fries were the biggest complaint. With skinny fries, you can't get as much flavor I think, and they were rather under seasoned. I think the Rail could really step up its game by making regular sized fries and giving them a good coating of salt (at the least). Would probably go again, if we were ever in town again, but I'll never be fully satisfied with a burger that is accompanied by sub-par french fries. read more

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We happened to be in town for a soccer tournament this past weekend. We did some preliminary research and came across The Rail several weeks prior to our arrival. We were all pretty excited to try out this new place. It was absolutely disappointing in various aspects to say the least. First we would like to say that for a location to not take reservations for parties of 15 is super disappointing. We called that morning and asked if we could come in around 5:00 pm to wait for a table. We were told yes we could with minimal wait times. We waited and waited while the hostess staff continued to seat smaller groups other than hour group despite having been there for well two hours. We were completely fine with splitting up our group and sitting at smaller tables of 6. We had to suggest that they seat up next on the wait list as smaller groups. While we waited for our tables we ordered pretzel bites and fries and tots from the appetizer menu. Pretzel bites look like it was fried too long and dried up. The Parmesan fries were good but super oily. The tator tots were good but looks like Hush puppy balls. I do not recommend any of the above appetizers. The drinks however were pretty good. We finally get seated and we continued to wait for a server to wait on us for drinks and food. Service and food were super disappointing. Their wait staff required a lot of training. They simply did not care about their customers. This whole dining experience was well over three hours long when it should have been less. They brining us the wrong dishes and finally we gave up our request. Everyone finally got their entrees except for one guess never received the right sandwich despite re ordering three times. read more

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Great local spot that had great food and great service. The pretzels were little golden nuggets of salt and dough. The honey mustard dipping sauce was amazing, the cheese sauce was ok and no matter how many times I would dip into it a skin came over it. I order a beyond burger and steak fries. This was the first time I have ever had a beyond burger and its something that I will need to try again. The steak fries were served nice and crispy and were amazing. I completed my meal with an oreo shake which was good could have used a little more oreo! read more

Excellent burger, beer, and service! Stopped in after an exam that I drove up for and was immediately taken care of! Loved everything about the place, especially the fries. read more

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Third time here and can tell the kitchen hard a hard happy hour. Burger was medium but dry. Good flavor with the horseradish sauce but the mushrooms was not tasted. Tater tots was good but had to ask for sauce. Crispy Brussel sprouts was crispy but need a sauce with them. The glaze on tip was minimal. read more

Rail Craft Kitchen & Bar - Buffalo mac and cheese is great. They do have the best dill pickle chips. Everything was great. Everytime I come to Dublin I will eat here. - Bars Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

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Second visit, this time with my husband. We arrived around 6:30 on a Saturday night expecting a long wait, but alas, we were seated immediately after given the choice of inside or patio. Patio, please. It was really pleasant and our server was cheery. She did, however, forget the lemon for my water that I asked for and we suspect she let our entrees sit too long before serving. My salad looked disappointing (lack of greens/too much iceburg and wilty) but it was tasty. The chicken was perfectly grilled. My husband's burger and shoestring fries were not hot. Even though it was a cheap dinner (even with a beer and glass of wine), he has no desire to return, and the only other entree I would choose (the black bean burger) is something I can get elsewhere. read more

Unimpressed. Came in for a birthday dinner on a Friday night. We were initially told by an employee you couldn't reserve tables earlier in the week, so we thought we would ask on Friday if they did call aheads at all. Whoever answered the phone hung up on us while we were still asking a question about how to go about seating 8 people. Lame. We called back, turns out plot twist they do take reservations for parties over 8. Wonderful! We put our name in for a table. We were sat in the bar area so our service was a little spotty. Had to ask for water three separate times. I ordered a salad (i had a lot of burgers/bar food earlier in the week. My salad came with blackened chicken. It was SEVERELY over seasoned, I scraped off as much as I could. The lettuce was sopping wet with dressing. And i asked for no onions (minor allergy) and wam-bam, a stack of onions. I probably only ended up eating a quarter of the whole plate. Very disappointing. I did also order their fried green tomatoes ... a bit more fried than green tomatoes. Honestly just sliced too thin. Flavor was pretty good otherwise. I would return solely to get a burger. I've heard wonderful things about the burgers and tots here. Sadly they weren't able to bring other options to the table (metaphorical table here) for me. read more

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We pulled in the parking lot and it looked moderne and clean from the outside. Nice patio with a fire pit as well. Very well done. Looks upscale yet it is a casual atmosphere. Our party of eight walked in and they said it would be about a half hour. No big deal, we had a large group and expected it. Three of us guys went and got drinks from the bar and while we were getting them they said our tables were ready. WOW!!! That was fast and unexpected since the place was busy. Our server came over right away and asked for a drink order and anything else we may need at that time. I wish I remembered his name because he did an amazing job all night! We ordered three appetizers: Smoked Gouda Mac-n-Cheese bites (Amazing), pretzel bites with two cheeses and homemade tater tots. All of the were above par and delicious!! I could have had more just for dinner. Then we all ordered our entrees all but two of us got a burger. One person got a Southwest Chicken Salad and another got a steak. All of our meals lived up to the hype or expectations. I mean it's a burger right? No it was a artisan burger taken up a notch. The shoe string fries and onion rings were very good! Needless to say it was a great experience over all. Amazing food and service! Wish we had one were live. read more

Checked this place out for Burger and Beer week! It's a place I've been wanting to try! I will start by saying that this place really seems to be struggling with finding servers and staff for the restaurant which is completely understandable given the times. However, our server was very nice and the food all came out great! I got the featured burger for burger week and it was cooked to perfection. And you can't beat it for only $8! I will say that I was a little disappointed by the beer prices. $8 for a beer seems a little pricey since I've gone to breweries and other restaurants with lower prices on the same beers. Nonetheless, the food was fairly priced in my opinion! Overall, my experience was great! I would say to be patient with the servers (as we should all be during this time!!) and enjoy the good food! Their burgers are UNBELIEVABLY good!!! read more

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This place is my go to for good brunch. Prices are reasonable and the brunch menu doesn't boil down to "Overpriced Denny's with Mimosas". read more

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I had brunch here this past Sunday with my family and it was very nice. We were waited on right away and our waitress was very friendly and accommodating. The food was great and served in a timely manner. They offer mimosa flights which are perfect for brunch and you can't go wrong with any of their burgers on the menu. I personally am a fan of the truffle fries and my boyfriend loves the mac n cheese. All in all it was a great dining experience and I will definitely be going back! read more

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Pandemic update. They're still Ohio focused, and have a good selection of local brews on tap (and specials - this was Watershed's time). I've been back a few times now, and the service is usually pretty good! Usually. Same with the food. I've popped in for fries and brews before with friends - happy hour on the patio is awesome. Their sides and appetizers are (usually) awesome. Tonight, ordered the spicy chicken sandwich. I received the chicken sandwich. It was still tasty, just not what I ordered. I was half way through when I thought "this ain't spicy, this isn't Cole slaw). A testament to how tasty the sandwich is, even if it's not what I ordered (I was hungry, okay?). The Brussels sprouts - slightly undercooked, and they hadn't been stemmed - which made them a pain to trim with the butter knife. I assumed "just one mistake, right?" No, the entire plate wasn't trimmed. And asking for Brussels sprouts as the side for your meal, and getting double charged? Not cool. They brought it out as a side to my date's burger (which was awesome - perfectly done). And these were trimmed. So clearly... inconsistent. So... yeah, I'll be back. But as this is covid, and it was end of the night (and we were hungry) I am not going to cause a stir at the end of the night. We ate. I tipped. We left. But it means when I come back - and when people want to go here - it means "double check everything." read more