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Old school but not an old fool, could still trade punches with the young bucks, culinarily-speakin. Same spot since 1946, beloved by financial district blue bloods, who scheme and plot over tender calamari steaks in the polished wood private table rooms. Straightforward seafood menu, with healthy (read: huge) portions of the freshest catch. We like the broiled swordfish with a side of creamed spinach. Waiters aren’t unfriendly per se, just seen-it-all professionals who take no gruff.
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