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We've all had our share of bad days. And then days that turn into weeks of uneventful routine. Restaurant owners like me certainly have our share, but every once in a while you experience a day that reminds you why you stay in this business. You can't really see them coming, they just sneak up on you from out of the blue. Take last Independence Day, for instance.

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    State: NJ
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