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Apr 20, 2020Liked by Scott Hines

I had to spend a week in Cincinnati a couple of years ago, and I ended up eating at this place damn near every night, and drinking for a long while after that. Every time I think about the people and places that are going to get hit hardest by all of this, it springs to mind.

https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Sports-Bar/Knockback-Nats-Neighborhood-Bar-146296676362/

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There are some places that lend themselves to flipping the switch to a curbside-only operation, which surely isn't great but can staunch the bleeding... but then there's the places where it's all about eating there on a stool or in a cozy booth... those places are in trouble. It's awful.

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Apr 20, 2020Liked by Scott Hines

I’ve been watching it more too. I think you hit it on the nose Scott. (Have also been watching Michael Symon’s “Burgers, Brew and ‘Cue”, a name which prompted genuine laugh-out-loud laughter when she asked what I was watching).

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(From my wife. The laughter. She was the one laughing at the name, and also at me).

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This is a beautifully written story of a very special person and how he has influenced so many of us us in a kind, fun, and smart way.

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Been to 8 or 9 places, mostly in Cali, with my son

Every place was amazing, and the food was off the hook!!

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What a dumb story! Guy and ddd changed food forever! I love it.

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hope you meant the last line!

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We're going to Florida with a buddy in October (was supposed to be May)

We've all agreed that our first stop after landing is Chicken Guy!

Look at all the sauces! https://chickenguy.com/sauces/

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Those menu graphics are OUTTA BOUNDS.

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Guy Fieri has never steered us wrong! I discovered Korean food thanks to him. I have tried everything from scrapple to candied jalapenos because of his reviews. And, strangely, his hands up and friend like attitude to everyone has made me more comfortable exploring my passion for cooking. It's given me a larger world view and confidence to explore. I think of him as a friend I haven't met yet. Someday when I get called for GGG I will tell him!

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