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Great review! It s 7 a.m. and this article makes me want a half pound burger covered in cheddar and bacon right now. The price does seem very reasonable for two diners in Rittenhouse Square. Thanks for the review, this is definitely a place I would consider taking my lady friend to. Keep up the good work! The Lunch Break is unstoppable.
I just recently had a few beers at The Continental, and although I didn t have the food, the experience was a good one. Also, I did see a few other people eating and what they had on their plates looked extremely appetizing.
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