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Where We’re Eating

1 NEIGHBORHOOD HANGOUT

American Elm

West Highland

The craft cocktails and elevated fare at four-month-old American Elm aren’t meant to intimidate you. Just the opposite: Thanks to reasonable prices, friendly staff, and the warmth of owner Bob Reiter, who cruises the floor regularly to

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