Ladies pregame, birthday brunch for the only and only Lara T! Enoyed the giant mimosa make your own bar, and a pick me up espresso martini. Can't go to WC without the deviled eggs, today front hit you with mustard, but I was ready. Next was the chicken and waffles, deconstructed then provided with a to-go specially made for the game! Score. WC always knows when to help, from COVID food preps to pre-game left overs@! Plus a birthday means a whiskey cake! read more

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We wanted to get lunch while at the Mall and heard about this place never been. The food was good! I had the salmon, delicious and my partner had the Yard Bird (chicken) and the flavors were delicious, chicken moist. Service was great, very attentive server, good listener and always quick to refill our drinks. Very cool decor. Hip farm meets urban chic. Clean and comfortable read more

Whiskey Cake - Checking out this new restaurant for Lunch at International Mall - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Excellent catering for party. Chicken sliders and burger sliders were delicious. Hostess & Chef provided excellent service. They accommodated my order with only one day notice. read more

Yum yum yum!! The French onion burger was amazing. You know how some burgers claim to be angus or brisket ... well this one measures up!! You can taste the difference. It's a lil messy but oh so good. The glazed bacon appetizer was the best I ever had!! And the service was top tier. Great decor too. Loved everything about the experience. Can't believe I forgot to take a pic! read more

Visited Whiskey Cake with my mom on Saturday night. I had the Thorns & Roses zero proof juice which tasted exactly like a spicy margarita. We tried the seasonal deviled eggs which were so tasty considering my hesitation since they were a take on a fried green tomato but it was pickled and had great flavor. My mom had the grilled shrimp on a house salad and I had the steak frites. The steak frites were phenomenal!! Our server, Anastasia, was fantastic. Her knowledge of the menu and sharing how menu items were locally sourced made our choice that much better for dinner. She also recommended the garlic aioli with the Parmesan fries and that was 10/10! We will definitely be back with a bigger appetitite to try the Whiskey Cake dessert! read more

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We only came for drinks and desert but the ambiance was a 10/10. Low lighting, music in the background and great service. I got the speakeasy margarita and my friend got the bohemian raspberry. read more

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The food and drinks were pretty good and their signature whiskey cake was delicious as usual. We made a reservation for a party of nine last Saturday and when we arrived, we were seated pretty quickly. One server came and took our drink orders and was gone for a period of time before a second server came by to take our food order and then asked us again what we would like to drink. It appears the first server never put in our drink order which caused a huge delay in us getting those. It seemed like the second server didn't really want to say what had happened but we kind of figured it out. That was disappointing but we didn't let that dampen our fun. In the end, we had a great time and it seemed as though the group enjoyed their meals so we will call it a win. I give the second server and the food a solid four stars but adjusting my final score due to the mix-up and delays caused by the first server. read more

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I've been to the Round Rock, TX location - loved it and somehow I missed this one in Tampa! So, we had to stop in after shopping. Took a little bit to get seated, note they were not busy.... But our waiter was great! Got service right away with drinks, taking orders and bring food, as well as checking on us while we were enjoying our meals. Loved the deviled eggs - they are seasonal and always changing. Today, they were scrumptious and full of flavor with a small slice of bacon! Yum! The real question: why 5 half slices? Why not serve the full 3 eggs/6 halves? We each ordered the Tavern burgers. One with out a bun and mine with it. One with chips and one with French fries. The fries were perfectly crisp and nicely salty! The chips were crunchy and fresh. The best part???? The Whiskey cake for dessert. So delicious. Served with vanilla whipped cream.... The best dessert ever! We will definitely be back! read more

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Every year I take my friend to Whisky Cake for her birthday. We both love different menu items and agree on the ambiance and service. The crab Benedict on the brunch menu is my favorite Benedict. Plus, the fruit bowl is not the average type. The spinach artichoke appetizer is good, but needs more seasoning (not salt but rosemary or cayenne). My friend loved her shrimp and grits. We loved the whiskey cake with the French press coffee. Our server could tell we were in deep conversation and came to the table just enough. I need to go more often. If the mall parking were better, I would! read more

Perfect place for a late lunch! Relaxing and great service. The atmosphere was comfortable. Waiter was polite, friendly and accommodating. I asked to hold one ingredient from the California Kale salad and that was done. My lunch was delicious, with well prepared tender kale, small pieces. Raisins, corn, and dressing were perfect with it. My friend had the salad with several large shrimp; she took a portion home too. I recommend this restaurant for lunch with its reasonable lunch prices. Not sure how expensive it is for dinner. read more

They were able to accommodate 20 people in my party. It made my partner's birthday even more enjoyable!

Came here for a birthday dinner. Wasn't sure if I would like the food based on the menu. The customer service is really good and so was my drink. The Mac and cheese was ok but the salmon was dry and lacked flavor. They are very accomadating to large parties and last minute reservations. We were a party of about 22. The drinks were also really good. read more

This was my first time at whiskey cake in Florida. I've always had a great experience at the Texas locations. The restaurant is huge so it's great for a large dinner parties or small intimate gatherings. They have a great indoor and outdoor space. The happy hour is from 3 to 6 PM and they also have food on the happy hour menu. They have a wonderful selection of appetizers and entrées. This time I went with the steak salad, medium, and it was absolutely delicious. The steak was cooked to perfection and the salad was just enough for a solid entrée. I can't wait to go back to try the beet salad with salmon. The service was amazing and so quick. The server had me in and out within 25 minutes. read more

Whiskey Cake - Steak salad - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This was one of my most complex reviews. I had hovered between a 3 and 4 star rating here and settled on 3. If I could do half stars, it would be 3.5. The ambiance is nice with a dimly lit interior. It was loud but not overbearing. For food, I ordered the candied bacon. It was delicious. It is probably the right amount to share between 2-3 people. My main issue involved my entree. I ordered the Big 'F' Burger. It was terrible. Possibly one of the worst burgers I have ever had at a restaurant. Piled with mountains of arugula, it was impossible to eat. Couple this with the cheese that was getting everywhere and didn't have much flavor to it, it was underwhelming. Obviously, it is advertised as a big burger but to just be a complete mess and have no flavor? For dessert, I ordered the whiskey cake. It was delicious. I saved half of it and took it home and eating it the next day cold was even better. Overall Whiskey Cake is a solid spot. read more

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I have dined at Whiskey Cake in International Plaza on several occasions and the food is always very good. The menu offers a nice selection of appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrees and the brunch menu on the weekend is great. The cuisine at Whiskey Cake is American comfort food with lots of fresh ingredients. I think the prices are very fair because of the high quality ingredients used in each dish. I have yet to find a five star salad on the menu, but I really like the WTF Burger, the shrimp and grits and the farmhouse Benedict. The cocktails are a bit sweeter than I prefer so I usually order a glass of Prosecco or a fresh squeezed juice. Surprisingly, the whiskey selection is not as impressive as one would hope it would be. The bar carries a decent selection of whiskey, but whiskey connoisseurs might find the selection a little basic. My husband was hoping to find unique bottles from smaller distilleries or slightly more high-end bottles. I don't drink whiskey so this doesn't affect my opinion of the restaurant. I wouldn't think that a restaurant called Whiskey Cake would be accommodating to children, but the restaurant is surprisingly family friendly and offers a great children's menu. The restaurant also offers crayons and straw cups for the kids so it's nice to know that my kid doesn't have to worry about spilling their cup or being bored. read more

Whiskey Cake - Farmhouse Benedict w/ pulled pork, wilted local field greens, poached eggs, english muffin, smoked tomato hollandaise, and micro basil. 5/5 - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Always great food and friendly service! I've been there way too many times. I'm an egg girl and I love that they have a different type of deviled egg every time I've gone. And the vibe is warm and inviting. read more

I ordered fish and chips. The fish was haddock. It was amazing. It was crunchy on the outside and melted in my mouth. The texture of the fish was done just like I like it. Only had water to drink by choice. Fries were a bit much. Good but in abundance. Could have added coleslaw if available. We arrived before the lunch crowd. Quiet before the crowd came. Must be popular. My wife had the prime rib sandwich style. She added veggies and was pleased. Service was good. read more

Whiskey Cake - Fish & Chips - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Went to this place 2x in a week. First visit I had Pork Chop and second was chicken waffle. And always ordered the whiskey cake, cannot be missed. The Pork chop is excellent; tender inside with char taste on the outside. The meat is full of flavor that make me wants to keep eating even is done already Definitely is the highlight of the menu for this restaurant Chicken waffle also great, fluffy waffle with bit of crisp Chicken is tender inside and crunchy on outside Syrup on the side, if like more sweetness to your dish And now, the 'Whiskey Cake'..... the best cake ever; not too sweet; enough sweetness that make my mouth keep going. And there is bourbon anglaise in the bottom, adding heaven to the cake Will I go back again ?? Oh yeah.... read more

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Came for brunch and all 4 of us ordered the farmers meal. This comes with 2 Sunny side up eggs, hashbrowns, candied bacon, cheesy grits and jalapeno biscuits. Grits were amazing! But just a tiny spoonful in a metal tiny cup. All of us enjoyed our food but we did need to ask for salt and use hot sauce to add some flavor as everything was a bit bland. No salt or pepper or other silverware on the tables. Also PLEASE provide butter automatically when you have biscuits or bread for customers. Also a knife would be nice to spread butter. We only each had a fork and didn't want to scoop out butter from a tiny cup with the forks we have been using to eat. We had to ask for butter and they brought out a small spoonful that all of us were expected to share for 2 biscuits each. read more

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Great food, cocktails, and service. Definitely recommend. The interior is dark and open. Near the host stand are a few shelves of products that you can purchase which I thought was nice. My party of three was sat almost immediately on a Monday evening. Our server was friendly and was happy to walk us through some menu items and point our some of his favorites. The menu was pretty diverse, and being from a landlocked state, I was tempted to go for a seafood dish, but I had never tried chicken and waffles before and was looking for something sweet and savory. Both the chicken and the waffles were fantastic. Breading on the chicken was crisp and crunchy, and the waffle was crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. I tried a few different cocktails and although they came out a little slow, they were well made. A great place to stop if you plan on shopping in the outlet mall or if you are staying near the airport. read more

Whiskey Cake - Chicken & waffles - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We were looking for a place for dinner when I realized there's a Whiskey Cake in Tampa. After having tried their amazing cake at the San Antonio location several years ago, I told my husband that we HAD to go there. We opted to share the Tavern Burger and the Fish 'N Chips, and both were delicious! Of course our meal would not be complete without dessert! The cake was delicious, warm, and so satisfying. Our server (I believe his name was Josh) was attentive and accommodating. Can't wait to visit again! read more

Food was great, service was perfect, whiskey cake dessert was amazing. Our server, Elam, was awesome! read more

Whiskey Cake - Whiskey cake and homemade whipped cream. - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

A group of 4 of us stopped in for dinner on a Sunday evening. We were seated right away and our drinks showed up shortly after ordering them. We enjoyed our drinks and conversation and our food came out pretty quickly after that. Two diners in our group got the smoked chopped chicken salad. They both enjoyed the fresh greens and veggies. One diner had some food limitations on dressing, so they brought two separate ones for her to combine to her taste. My wife got the Chicken Meatballs and combined that with the Brussels Sprouts to create her dinner. Both were excellent! Flavorful and delicious. I got the Tavern Burger. It was a standard burger, but very tasty! The chips were also good. Service was very attentive and our server was very pleasant. read more

My friends and I split the dishes family style and got: deviled eggs, flash fried brussel sprouts, goat cheese fondue, smoked chopped chicken salad, rigatoni, and of course the whiskey cake. Top favorites: salad, brussel sprouts, rigatoni, and whiskey cake. The portion sizes are a bit small and it does take awhile to get your food, but every bite is very delicious (and worth the wait). I liked the flavors in the deviled eggs, which had sun dried tomatoes on top which added a nice twist to the flavors. The salad has a good variety of ingredients, so makes for a nice blend of textures and flavors with each bite. I can't say that I've had goat cheese fondue before, but if you're a fan of goat cheese, it is definitely a dish to try! The cheese flavor is rich without being too strong, and the garlic and olive oil on top really enhance the flavor. The brussel sprouts had a nice crisp without being too dry. I really like rigatoni, and the rigatoni here did not disappoint: the chicken, mushroom, and cheese flavors blend together and the creamy sauce ties is all together over a perfect al dente pasta. The whiskey cake is such a wonderful blend of flavors: spiced pecan, bourbon, and toffee cake -- the whipped cream on top adds a nice neutral agent to the other flavors. Sat outside, which had overhead heating lamps and added an orange glow to the ambiance. The inside emphasizes wood decor. I like how it's situated close to the mall, but on a separate outdoor pedestrian street. Overall a solid experience. read more

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We had dinner here on a Thursday evening, we didn't have reservations but we were seated promptly and it wasn't super crowded. This location is at International Mall, so it's mall parking, but there's usually plenty of it. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, and it seemed very organized. The hostesses were friendly and our waiter was very knowledgeable on the menu as well - always a plus in my book. We ordered the goat cheese fondue - my boyfriend isn't super fond of goat cheese and even he really enjoyed this platter - highly recommend trying it out, the flavor with the olives and roasted tomatoes is fantastic. For my meal I got the rigatoni pasta - also very delicious and I would order it again. Our waiter said that was a popular dish there, and I see why! Overall, a nice evening for my first time at Whiskey Cake. read more

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We stopped in for lunch on a whim after shopping at the mall. I was pleasantly surprised by this place and the flavors. The fried green tomatoes were very crispy and well cooked, my burger was absolutely phenomenal and hade a great flavor. The deviled eggs, which apparently they change up seasonally, were decent. The eggs looked really pretty, unfortunately the Parmesan crisp on top was quite stale / hard and unappetizing. And the texture of the white was as if they had been sitting in a fridge for a while. Wife got the grilled chicken and it was really well cooked and the flavors were great. The service was good, the only issue we had was some confusion over menu options. The sign says brunch until 3pm and we arrived at 2 but were told brunch is over however, if we wanted some brunch items they might be able to make them? Slightly confusing. They were also out of tomato juice so I couldn't get the Bloody Mary I ordered, but the server made it right. I do not drink brown liquor so I can't comment on the selection but it appears vast. Overall I would recommend this place if you are at the mall, and we would return for sure. read more

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This is a great food option at the International Mall. And good for large groups. For apps, I like their bbq pork sliders which comes with 3 nicely filled sliders. I sometimes get this as my entree. The candied bacon app is also good. For entrees, the ribs is a nice half rack portion, 6 meaty ribs. Comes with side of mac n cheese. The ribs were very tender! The hot hen: fried chicken sandwich is a great price for $16. The bun is DELICIOUS, sooo pillowy. There was so much chicken too. Of course get the whiskey cake dessert. It's a sticky toffee cake with bourbon sauce and house made vanilla whip cream. Reservations are on Opentable. It's a dimly lit restaurant with candles at each table and the atmosphere is cozy even with how large and busy the place gets. read more

Whiskey Cake - Hot hen sandwich. Ribs with mac n cheese - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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This review is for late lunch at the bar on a Monday in late January. service: Bar staff was super professional and engaging. What appeared to be one of the line cooks brought out my salad, which was really nice. bar: In the photo, you'll see most of the taps were unavailable. Bartender explained there was a Tampa Bay football game the day prior and they drained a bunch of kegs? They still had the old standby, Sierra Nevada Pala Ale (($7 as of 01/2027). But, as the name implies, this is a craft cocktail bar, especially if bourbon or rye is your choice. food: The Smoked Chopped Chicken Salad ($17) is excellent. All the food looked great. details: Restaurant is in row of restaurants adjacent to a mall. Plenty of surface lot parking nearby. Dark and woody kind of vibe. Music is background enough for conversation. read more

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Food was amazing, flavors on point quantity great serving size. The server was a little slow but it was really busy and worth the wait. The grits was cooked to perfection. Please stop by and eat. Mimosa was delicious. Biscuits and gravy was so satisfying to my pallets. I would definitely be back. read more

Whiskey Cake - Shrimp n grits with Jalapeño biscuits - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Great brunch spot if you're at the International Plaza mall doing some shopping! The decor and ambiance is very much like a bourbon/whiskey bar with a beautiful bar of bottles displayed. The Farmer's Table breakfast on the menu was the winning dish, with the creamiest, buttery grits. Would not recommend the Avo Toast, as the bread was too smoky even for me (and I really enjoy smoky flavors), as it was incredibly overpowering. read more

Whiskey Cake - Farmer's Table brunch - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Life changing salad. I should have taken a salad before mixing it all up, but oops. The dressing is to die for. I will definitely be back, worth the hour drive from Sarasota. My 16 y/o had a sandwich melt and said this is his new fav restaurant. read more

Whiskey Cake - Salad with garlic basil - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Five stars for a great brunch. I love that I can get carrot juice here. It's not on the menu, but I've ordered it twice and both times they were able to do it. This time I checked my receipt and it was a little under $6, which I think is reasonable. I got the Wagyu Wake-Up Hash and it was delicious. There was a ton of pastrami in it. It was super filling, whereas I thought it would end up being dainty. I was pretty full. If it's nice outside, sit outside. Inside is a little dark for brunch. We sat on their patio and I enjoyed people watching. We had reservations right at 10 a.m., but by the time we left around noon on a Saturday it was pretty busy. Parking is super easy since it is at International Plaza. I love the hustle and bustle of this place at brunch time. Our server was great. I don't have anything I'd do differently next time, so if I end up back here for brunch I know my order. read more

Whiskey Cake - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Whiskey Cake Tampa has the best server we have ever experienced at any restaurant and his name is Gibby. We met Gibby in November when we stopped in for lunch and this month while back in Tampa- we visit monthly from Dallas for medical reasons- we had to Stop in again during his shift and see him. Gibby is a breath of fresh air with his cheer, helpfulness and genuinely kind spirit. He explained some items on the menu and made some awesome suggestions. My daughter and I agree that we've never experienced Gibby's level of service in all the restaurants we have visited. If you are ever in Tampa, be sure to stop by Whiskey Cake at International Plaza and ask for Gibby. Even better, call ahead and make sure he's on shift. I guarantee your dining experience will be elevated even more if you have the pleasure of having him be your amazing server. read more

I wouldn't recommend this place. Food was very average or worse. The signature cake was dry! We should have expected this as there were almost no people in the entire restaurant. I would not recommend Whiskey Cake to anyone! read more

First timer to Whiskey Cake. The service was top-notch, and the food was simply amazing. The candied bacon was out of this world and the best I've ever had. I asked for the recipe for the deviled eggs - I hope to make these for Thanksgiving. I recommend that if you're ever in the area, you check this place out! read more

Whiskey Cake - Deviled Steak & Eggs - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Food was really good. We came around 645 and had a table of 5. The server was honestly amazing but it was like he was the only person in the restaurant. He was running around like crazy and no one helped him. The food was good. We had the ribeye, pork chop, and chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich is nothing impressive. But the other two were very very good. It's kind of a basic menu though. Overall ok. read more

I recommend making reservations for this place. We came in for my boyfriend's birthday brunch and had made reservations on OpenTable beforehand. Upon coming in, they were slammed and after having ordered some food, I now know why! We were greeted by Erin, and the manager Anthony. We were able to get seated rather quickly with about a five minute wait. We were seated with Caleb who has a great personality and very helpful with the menu. We ordered the deviled eggs, and candied bacon as our appetizers. This bacon is by far better than Bascom's Chop House which is supposed to be top tier. It was tender and very flavorful. We also ordered a Smoked Old Fashioned (of course) which was smoked right at the table for us! Brunch course: Gluten Free Burger, and Wagyu Wake Up Hash both were cooked to literal perfection. The theme of this place is so laid back and unique! Definitely will come back. (The restaurant is somewhat low lighting so make sure to bring your readers and be prepared to use your phone light to see the food/menu.) read more

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This restaurant looks so good on its website and menu, we were excited to experience my mothers 79th brirthday on Mothers Day. We made a 6:15 reservation for 5. My mom has recently been in the hospital for several months amd she was excited to get out of the house. Mom is a vegetarian and was looking forward to a mushroom pasta dish they advertised. It turned out the pasta was sold out, as well as the steak? This seems bizarre for 6:15pm on a holiday where people enjoy eating out. What is equally surprising is that their only other vegetarian offering is mac and cheese and a side of vegetables. What a disappointment to have no pasta or steak! We had the bread and cheese board, it was very average; and the fried green tomatoes were very good, actually the only item that reached our table still hot. Fried green tomatoes were solid. We waited over an hour for a sandwich, a salad sans steak, fish and chips, and our guest of honor vegetarian had mac and cheese and a side of grilled veggies. It always tells you alot about a place when they make you wait over an hour and then the food comes cold. The manager visited our table and apologized and expressed that we would not be receiving a bill, she was friendly and seemed honestly sorry, she even offered more cocktails and deserts which we declined. We had a cake waiting at home and my mom doesnt stay up really late so we just wanted to be on our way. Of the main dishes, the fish and chips still had some warmth in the plate however everything else was cool. I graciously left a $20 as a tip and we departed. On our way out our server stopped me and said we needed to pay for our drinks, he stated "FL law doesnt allow the comping of drinks", I said "the manager said we would not be receiving a bill?". And he insisted on payment. So i gave him a couple more twenties, knowing full well I was being shaken down. At that point we just wanted to get on with our evening and put Whiskey Cake behind us, so I wasnt going to argue with this obvious scammer. As I was getting my car from the valet I called and let the manager know about her dishonest employee. It seemed like she wanted to offer to do something else, but I declined. My family has been in the restaurant business for years, currently a cousin owns French Laundry, another cousin has The Meat Market, and many others. We are accustomed to fine dining and exemplary service and we expect our hosts to be gracious for our business. I would say Whiskey Cake has done a great job marketing their business, but certainly falls flat in the delivery of good food, good service, and unfortunately they employee at least one person whose behavior is highly unethical and maybe criminal. I would never go back to this restaurant. I feel we would have had better food, better service, and more fun if we had walked 50 more feet and entered the malls food court. read more

I've heard a lot of great things about Whiskey Cake. It was my first time going, and I just went for drinks, apps, and dessert. The three little pigs were my favorite snack. The Brussels were good, but the sauce was terrific. The whiskey cake is a heavy piece, so four people can easily share one. We arrived at 7 PM, two hours before close. We sat at the bar, and they got our drinks and ordered quickly, but the service was lacking after we ordered. They were doing so much cleaning it felt like I was obstructing the bar. read more

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The waitress was very helpful and friendly. She made excellent recommendations and helped me secure my final order. The atmosphere was nice, elegant, friendly and pleasant. I will definitely revisit when back in Tampa. Prime Rib sandwich was excellent and the Whiskey Cake finished the night! Certainly come hungry as I couldn't finish either. read more

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