Club 609

The welcoming atmosphere here has made this my go-to place for celebrations, and since Club 60…
Make that two tropical vacations, thanks to happy hour. While Carrie and I sipped our cocktails…
Sandwiches here come with a side of fries or homemade chips, but I chose to substitute…
And also because I wanted the tangy, crispy fried parmesan cheese that comes with the salads…
The food here has been consistently good over the decades, and it’s nice to be able…

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