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The Symposium
Family Dining Restaurant
851 Mount Pleasant Street
New Bedford, Massachusetts
508-995-8234
Hours
Monday thru Saturday
7am - 8pm
Sunday
7am - 3pm
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The Symposium Breakfast Menu INDEX
Eggs
Symposium Specials
Cereal
Egg Sandwiches
Pancakes
Sides
Omelets
French Toast
Children's Breakfasts
Create Your Own Omelets
Waffles
Drinks
Specialty Coffees
The Symposium Lunch & Dinner Menu INDEX
Beer and wine is served.
Appetizers
Hot Sandwiches
Surf & Turf
Greek Appetizers
Three-Decker Sandwiches
Seafood Side Orders
Soups
Wraps
Poultry and Meat
Salads
Gourmet Burgers
Pasta and Rice
Combinations
Fried Seafood
Children's Menu
Sandwiches
Broiled Seafood
Desserts  and  Drinks
About the Symposium Restaurant
Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.

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Eggs
All eggs are served with home fries, toast, coffee or tea.
Choice of whole eggs or egg whites. Egg Beaters available for 25¢ per egg.
1 Egg Any Style
$3.50
1 Egg Any Style with Ham, Bacon or Sausage
$4.50
2 Eggs Any Style
$4.25
2 Eggs Any Style with Ham, Bacon or Sausage
$5.50
2 Eggs Any Style with Linguica, Canadian Bacon, Gyro or Corned Beef Hash
$5.95
2 Eggs Any Style with Sirloin Tips
$10.95
2 Eggs Any Style with Certified Angus Sirloin Steak
$13.95
Eggs Benedict
Two poached eggs served on an English muffin with Canadian bacon and topped with a creamy Hollandaise sauce. Served with home fries and coffee.
$6.95

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Egg Sandwiches All egg sandwiches can be made with eggs or egg whites.
Sandwiches with cheese are 50¢ extra.
Put your sandwich in a plain, tomato or spinach wrap: 95¢ extra.
2 Eggs with Choice of One Meat
Ham, bacon, sausage, linguica or Canadian bacon on toast or English muffin.
$4.50
2 Eggs with Choice of One Meat
Ham, bacon, sausage, linguica or Canadian bacon on a bagel or cheese roll.
$5.75
2 Eggs with Choice of One Vegetable
Mushroom, broccoli, tomato, onion or green peppers on toast or English muffin.
$4.25
Plain Fried Egg Sandwich
$3.50
Western Sandwich
Ham, onion and green pepper.
$5.25
Eastern Sandwich
Ham and onion.
$4.75

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Omelets
Made with three eggs or egg whites and served with home fries, toast, coffee or tea.
Plain
$4.75
Cheese
$5.75
Western
Ham, onion and green pepper.
$5.95
Eastern
Ham and onion.
$5.75
Veggie
Tomato, mushroom, onion, broccoli, spinach and green peppers.
$6.95
Greek
Imported feta, spinach and diced tomatoes.
$7.25
Symposium
A little bit of everything.
$7.95
Egg Beater Omelet - Plain
$4.95
Egg Beater Omelet with Cheese
$5.95

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Create Your Own Omelets
One Way
$5.25
Two Way
$5.95
Three Way
$6.75
Omelet Wraps
Choice of tomato, spinach or plain wrap.
Add 95¢
Each Additional Item
75¢
Choice of meats: ham, linguica, bacon and sausage.
Choice of vegetables: mushroom, broccoli, green peppers, onions, tomatoes and spinach.
Choice of cheeses: American, Swiss, cheddar and provolone.

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Symposium Specials
One Each Of: Egg, Pancake or French Toast, Bacon Strip, Sausage
Served with home fries, coffee or tea.
$5.75
Two Each Of: Eggs, Pancakes or French Toast, Bacon Strips, Sausages
Served with home fries, coffee or tea.
$7.25

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Pancakes
1 pc.
2 pc.
3 pc.
Plain
$2.50
$4.25
$5.25
Blueberry
$3.25
$5.25
$6.25
Strawberry
$3.25
$5.25
$6.25
Chocolate Chip
$3.25
$5.25
$6.25
Banana
$3.25
$5.25
$6.25
Banana & Chocolate Chip
$3.25
$5.25
$6.25

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French Toast
Add strawberries: $1.25
2 pc.
3 pc.
4 pc.
Plain
$3.50
$4.50
$5.25
Texas Style
$4.50
$5.25
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Sweet Bread French Toast
$3.95
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Waffles
Includes coffee or tea.
Belgian Waffle
$3.95
Belgian Waffle with Strawberries
$5.25

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Cereal
Hot Oatmeal - Cup
$2.00
Hot Oatmeal - Bowl
$2.50
Cold Cereal
Corn Flakes, Raisin Bran, Froot Loops or Special K.
$2.00

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Side Orders
Cinnamon Bun
$2.25
Bagel
Plain or cinnamon raisin with choice of cream cheese, jelly or butter.
$2.25
Cheese Roll
$2.95
Homemade Muffin
$1.75
Thomas' English Muffin
$1.65
White, Wheat, Rye or Pumpernickel Toast
95¢
Home Fries
$2.95
Bacon, Ham, Sausage
$2.75
Linguica, Canadian Bacon, Corned Beef Hash, Gyro
$2.95

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Children's Menu
Hot Oatmeal - Cup
$2.00
Hot Oatmeal - Bowl
$2.50
Cold Cereal
Corn Flakes, Raisin Bran, Froot Loops or Special K.
$2.00
#1 Symposium Breakfast
One egg, one pancake, one bacon strip, one sausage, home fries and small juice.
$5.75
Kid's Pancake
$2.50
Kid's Pancake
With strawberries, blueberries, banana, chocolate chips, or banana and chocolate chips.
$3.25
French Toast - Two Pieces
$3.50

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Drinks
Coffee
$1.65
Decaf
$1.65
Tea
$1.65
Decaf Tea
$1.65
Hot Chocolate
$1.95
Frappe
$4.75
Bottled Water
$1.65
Milk - Small
$1.85
Milk- Large
$2.45
Flavored Milk - Small
Chocolate, coffee, vanilla or strawberry.
$2.25
Flavored Milk - Large
$2.95
Juice - Small
Orange, grapefruit, apple, cranberry or tomato.
$1.85
Juice - Large
$2.45
Fruit Punch or Lemonade - Small
$1.65
Fruit Punch or Lemonade - Large
$2.25

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Specialty Coffees
Double Espresso
$3.25
Cappuccino
$3.75

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Lunch and Dinner Menu
Appetizers
Stuffed Quahog
Spiced just right and served open in the shell with lemon and butter.
$2.95
Shrimp Cocktail
Succulent shrimp peeled and served ice cold with cocktail sauce and lemon.
$9.25
Homemade Onion Rings
Golden rings battered just right and deep fried.
$3.25
Cajun Char-grilled Shrimp
Shrimp marinated with Cajun spices and char-grilled to perfection.
$9.25
Boneless Buffalo Wings
Spicy chicken wings served with blue cheese sauce, celery and carrot sticks.
$6.95
Potato Skins
Crispy shells loaded with cheddar cheese, bacon and cool sour cream for dipping.
$6.95
Fried Calamari
Lightly breaded and deep fried. Served with garlic butter and hot pepper rings.
$6.95
Nachos
Layers of tortilla chips topped with melted cheese, chopped tomatoes, onions, black olives, jalapenos. Served with salsa and sour cream.
$6.95
Fried Mozzarella Sticks
Battered strips of cheese served with marinara sauce.
$5.95
Chicken Fingers
Deep fried tender breast meat served with Sweet & Sour or BBQ sauce.
$6.25
French Fries
Meaty potato sticks deep fried until golden brown.
$3.25
Garlic Bread
Freshly baked bread, butter and garlic make this a classic favorite.
$3.25

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Greek Appetizers
Feta Cheese with Kalamata Olives
Imported Greek feta and the finest Kalamata olives served with tomatoes and topped with extra virgin olive oil. Served with pita bread.
$7.25
Eggplant Salad
Oven-roasted eggplant minced and combined with fresh garlic, balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Served with Kalamata olives and pita bread.
$6.25
Tzatziki
This Greek favorite is a perfect combination of shredded cucumber, yogurt, sour cream, fresh garlic and dill. Topped with extra virgin olive oil and served with Kalamata olives and pita bread.
$6.25

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Soups
Cup
Bowl
Homemade Soup of the Day
Made fresh daily with the finest ingredients.
$2.75
$3.25
The Symposium's Famous Kale Soup
Homemade Portuguese-style, loaded with kale, onions, potatoes, linguica, kidney beans and cabbage in a spicy, but not hot, hearty broth.
$2.95
$3.55
New England Clam Chowder
Creamy chowder with a touch of dill and loaded with chopped clams and potatoes. Served on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
$3.25
$3.95
French Onion Soup Au Gratin
An abundance of sautéed onions in a rich broth, topped with melted cheese.
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$4.95

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Salads
Small
Large
Fresh Garden Salad
Crisp lettuce, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and green peppers served with your choice of dressing.
$4.25
$5.95
Greek Salad - Our Specialty
Garden fresh salad topped with imported feta and Kalamata olives and served with our own Greek dressing.
$5.25
$6.95
Tuna Salad
White albacore tuna salad nestled on a bed of salad greens.
$6.25
$7.95
Caesar Salad
$5.25
$6.95
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Our Caesar salad topped with strips of marinated, grilled, skinless chicken breast.
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$8.25
Chef's Salad
Slices of fresh roasted turkey breast, baked Virginia ham and Swiss cheese piled on our abundant garden salad.
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$8.25
Grilled Chicken Salad
Strips of marinated skinless chicken breast served on a bed of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and green peppers.
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$8.25
Symposium Grilled Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken on mesclun greens with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red peppers, red onions and feta cheese. Served with our homemade honey balsamic dressing.
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$8.95

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Combinations
Soup and Salad
Bowl of soup and a garden salad.
$5.95
Half Sandwich with Soup and Salad
Half sandwich of your choice with a cup of soup and a garden salad.
$6.95

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Sandwiches
Served with lettuce, tomato, sliced onion, deli pickle and choice of potato chips or French fries and coleslaw.
Choice of breads: white, wheat, rye, pumpernickel or a bulkie roll.
Turkey
Fresh roasted white meat, thinly sliced.
$7.25
Hot Pastrami
Thinly sliced and piled high.
$7.25
Ham and Cheese
Slices of Virginia baked ham and American cheese.
$7.25
Hot Corned Beef
Thinly sliced and piled high.
$7.25
Roast Beef
Heaps of oven-roasted beef.
$7.25
Tuna Salad
Solid white Albacore tuna blended with mayonnaise and finely chopped celery.
$7.25
BLT
A delicious combination of bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.
$4.95
Grilled Chicken
Marinated skinless breast of chicken char-grilled to perfection.
$7.25
Tuna Melt
Our tuna salad sandwich grilled with American cheese.
$7.25
Spicy Chicken
Grilled skinless breast of chicken for those who like it hot!
$7.25
Gyro on Pita
Tender strips of seasoned ground lamb and beef grilled and served with tomatoes, onions and Tzatziki sauce (sour cream, cucumber and garlic) rolled in a hot pita.
$7.25
Grilled Cheese
American cheese and white bread grilled together.
$4.25
Grilled Cheese with Bacon
$5.25
Linguica
Generous pieces of grilled linguica on a bulkie roll.
$5.95
Western
Egg, ham, onion and green peppers.
$5.25
Eastern
Egg, ham and onion.
$4.75
Hot Dog
For this American classic, only the finest all beef hot dog will do.
$4.50
Add American, Swiss or Cheddar Cheese
50¢

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Hot Sandwiches
Hot Roast Beef
$8.95
Hot Turkey
$8.95

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Three Decker Club Sandwiches
Made with mayonnaise and white toast unless requested otherwise.
Served with a deli pickle, French fries and coleslaw.
Turkey
Fresh white meat, bacon, lettuce and tomatoes.
$8.25
Roast Beef
Oven-roasted roast beef, bacon, lettuce and tomatoes.
$8.25
Ham and Cheese
Ham, American cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomatoes.
$8.25
Grilled Chicken
Char-grilled skinless breast of chicken, bacon, lettuce and tomatoes.
$8.25
Tuna Salad
White Albacore tuna salad, bacon, lettuce and tomatoes.
$8.25
Hamburger
Ground certified Black Angus, bacon, lettuce and tomatoes.
$8.25
Chicken Cutlet
Skinless breast of chicken breaded and fried, bacon, lettuce and tomatoes.
$8.25

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Wraps
Veggie
Fresh mushrooms, broccoli, red peppers, onions and tomatoes sautéed and rolled in a wrap of your choice.
$6.95
Chicken Kebab
Grilled marinated chicken tenders, tomatoes, onions and green peppers rolled in a wrap of your choice.
$7.75
All deli sandwiches available in a tomato, spinach or plain wrap for an additional 95¢

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Gourmet Burgers
Served on a bulkie roll with lettuce, tomato, sliced onion, coleslaw, deli pickle and choice of French fries or chips.
Hamburger
8 oz. ground Certified Black Angus.
$6.25
Cheeseburger
8 oz. ground Certified Black Angus topped with American cheese.
$6.75
Bacon Cheeseburger
8 oz. ground Certified Black Angus topped with American cheese and strips of crispy bacon.
$7.45
Sautéed Mushroom and Cheese
8 oz. ground Certified Black Angus topped with American cheese and sautéed onions.
$7.45

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Fried Seafood
Served with French fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce.
Clams
$14.95
Filet of Sole
$10.75
Fish n Chips - Large
$10.45
Fish n Chips - Small
$9.45
Shrimp
$13.95
Scallops
$14.25
Calamari
$10.75
Symposium Platter
Clams, shrimp, scallops and fish.
$17.25
Fisherman's Combination
Two pieces of fish with a choice of clams, scallops or shrimp.
$13.95
Seafood Combination
Choice of two: fried clams, shrimp or scallops.
$14.25
Clam Roll
$12.95
Scallop Roll
$12.25

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Broiled Seafood
Served with a choice of pasta, rice pilaf or potato. Choice of vegetable and soup or garden salad.
Broiled selections are prepared with herb-seasoned bread crumbs.
Broiled Scrod
$12.95
Baked Stuffed Scrod
$12.95
Fresh Salmon Filet
$12.95
Filet of Sole
$12.95
Fresh Swordfish Steak
$13.95
Scallops
Tender, sweet sea scallops.
$14.75
Baked Stuffed Scallops
$14.75
Scallops and Fish
$14.25
Seafood Assortment
Shrimp, scallops and fish.
$15.95

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Create Your Own Surf N' Turf
Choice of One Fish and One Beef
Fried or broiled scrod, clams, shrimp or scallops.
Angus sirloin steak, Angus T-Bone steak or filet mignon.
$18.95

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Seafood Side Orders
Choice of fried or broiled.
Clams (Fried Only)
$12,25
Scallops
$11.75
Shrimp
$11.75
Two Pieces of Fish
$8.95
Three Pieces of Fish
$9.95

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Poultry and Meat
Served with choice of pasta, rice pilaf or potato and choice of vegetable and choice of soup or garden salad.
Boneless Fried Chicken Breast
Fresh skinless chicken lightly battered and deep fried.
$10.25
Grilled Chicken Kebab
Marinated chicken tenders, tomatoes, onions and green peppers grilled to perfection.
$10.25
Marinated Grilled Chicken
Boneless skinless chicken grilled with our secret marinade makes this a true favorite.
$10.25
Certified Angus Sirloin Steak
A generous cut of prime Angus beef, charbroiled to your specifications.
$14.95
Certified Angus T-Bone Steak
Tender beef cut with the bone.
$14.95
BBQ Baby Back Ribs
$11.95
Broiled Filet Mignon
8 oz. choice beef tenderloin. Melts in your mouth!
$15.95
Ground Black Angus
8 oz. Certified Black Angus beef charbroiled and topped with sautéed onions and gravy.
$8.95
Sirloin Tips
Strips of herb marinated beef grilled and served with au jus sauce.
$12.75
Lamb Chops
Tender young lamb chops, marinated Greek-style, charbroiled and served with mint jelly and lemon.
$13.75
Pork Chops
Hearty pork chops charbroiled and served with applesauce.
$10.95
Pork Tenderloin Cutlets
Two cutlets of choice tenderloin lightly breaded and deep fried.
$10.75
Souvlaki
This Greek favorite consists of pork tenders marinated with herbs, olive oil, a touch of lemon and then grilled to perfection.
$10.75
Liver and Onions
Tender pieces of beef liver grilled and served with onions and gravy.
$8.25
Liver and Onions with Bacon
$9.25
French Meat Pie
A perfect combination of ground beef, ground pork and seasonings baked in a pie shell makes this a true favorite.
$9.25
Cacoila Dinner
Homemade Portuguese-style with pork tenders, onions and just the right spices.
$9.95
Bourbon Turkey Tips
Tender chunks of all-white turkey breast, marinated in a New Orleans Bourbon Sauce.
$10.95
Country Fried Sirloin Steak
Two sirloin patties, breaded and deep fried until golden brown.
$9.75

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Pasta and Rice
Served with a garden salad or a cup of soup.
Spaghetti or Linguini
Served with tomato sauce.
$6.25
Spaghetti or Linguini with Meatballs
$7.95
Grilled Chicken Kebab
Grilled marinated chicken tenders, tomatoes, onion and green peppers. Served with your choice of spaghetti or linguini.
$10.25
Mediterranean Garlic Shrimp
Tender shrimp in a fresh garlic and basil white wine cream sauce. Served with your choice of spaghetti or linguini.
$14.50
Seafood Creole
Fresh scallops and shrimp sautéed with diced tomatoes, onions, peppers and fresh garlic in a tomato sauce. Served over rice or your choice of pasta. Spicy version available.
$14.50
Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp sautéed in butter with fresh garlic, herbs and a touch of lemon. Served over rice or your choice of pasta.
$14.50
Chicken Parmigiana
Boneless skinless breast of chicken smothered in a rich tomato sauce and covered with melted Provolone cheese. Served with your choice of spaghetti or linguini.
$11.25
Pasta Primavera
Fresh mushrooms, broccoli, red peppers, onions and tomatoes sautéed in a garlic sauce, served over rice or your choice of pasta.
$9.25
Pasta Primavera with Chicken
$11.25
Pasta Primavera with Shrimp
$14.50

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Children's Menu
Spaghetti and Sauce
$4.50
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Spaghetti served with meatballs and sauce.
$5.95
Chicken Fingers
Tender chicken fingers lightly battered and deep fried. Served with French fries.
$5.95
Chicken Parmigiana
One piece of chicken breast smothered in a rich tomato sauce and melted Provolone cheese. Served with spaghetti.
$7.50
Pork Tenderloin Cutlet
One cutlet lightly breaded and deep fried. Served with potato and a vegetable.
$7.50
Ground Black Angus
Certified Black Angus beef charbroiled and topped with sautéed onions and gravy.
$5.65
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Grilled with American cheese and served with chips or French fries and a pickle.
$3.00
Fish & Chips
Two pieces of fish lightly battered and deep fried. Served with French fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce.
$9.45
All-American Hamburger
Ground Black Angus cooked to order. Served with French fries or chips and a deli pickle.
$4.50
Cheeseburger
Ground Black Angus topped with American cheese and served with French fries or chips and a deli pickle.
$4.75
Hot Dog
For this American classic, only the finest all beef hot dog will do.
$3.25

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Desserts
French Silk Pie
$3.25
Cheesecake
$3.95
Cheesecake with Strawberries
$4.50
Pudding of the Day
$2.50
Dish of Ice Cream
$3.25
Boston Cream Pie
$3.50
Carrot Cake
$4.25
Double Chocolate Cake
$4.25
Jell-O of the Day
$1.95
Tiramisu
$4.75

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Drinks
Coffee
$1.65
Decaf
$1.65
Tea
$1.65
Decaf Tea
$1.65
Hot Chocolate
$1.95
Frappe
$4.75
Bottled Water
$1.65
Milk - Small
$1.85
Milk- Large
$2.45
Flavored Milk - Small
Chocolate, coffee, vanilla or strawberry.
$2.25
Flavored Milk - Large
$2.95
Juice - Small
Orange, grapefruit, apple, cranberry or tomato.
$1.85
Juice - Large
$2.45
Fruit Punch or Lemonade - Small
$1.65
Fruit Punch or Lemonade - Large
$2.25

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About the Symposium Restaurant
Symposium:
an ancient Greek social gathering at which there is eating, drinking and conversation.

At the Symposium, everything is homemade.
Our soups are never out of a can!
Our meats, poultry and fish are never frozen!

Gift certificates available.

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