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  Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum

  40180 CO-82, Aspen, CO 81611, USA

  • Spaces for 150-250 Guests
  • 1 Museum
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 space at this venue

  The Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum sits at the western entrance to Aspen, Colorado, on 40180 Highway 82 — a site that once served as the Holden Lixiviation Works silver mill and later operated as a working family ranch through much of the twentieth century. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the grounds preserve three distinct eras of Pitkin County history: Victorian-era silver mining, Marolt family ranching, and ongoing interpretive use. The outdoor setting offers a casual, pastoral character with beautiful views toward Red Butte and the surrounding mountains. The venue is available for private events from mid-June through early October, welcoming up to approximately 150 guests on its historic grounds. Tent rental is recommended for summer events given the mountain climate, and a guest shuttle is required as on-site guest and vendor parking is limited. The Aspen Historical Society provides vendor recommendation lists for catering and music, and can arrange barn museum access separately. The Holden/Marolt Museum is operated by the Aspen Historical Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the Roaring Fork Valley.

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  The Mining Exchange

  8 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA

  • Spaces for 170-400 Guests
  • 2 Hotels
  • 2 Ballrooms
  • 2 Historic Spaces

  The Mining Exchange occupies a landmark 1902 building in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs, originally constructed as a stock exchange for precious metals and a gathering place for the city's mining magnates. The historic structure — now recognized as an AAA Four Diamond property — blends original architectural details like exposed brick, vault doors, and high ceilings with a thoughtful renovation completed in 2024 under the management of Practice Hospitality. The hotel offers nearly 11,000 square feet of event space, including two ballrooms and an outdoor terrace. The Cresson Ballroom accommodates up to 325 guests and features floor-to-ceiling windows and elegant chandeliers that flood the room with natural light. The Elkton Room seats up to 170 guests and opens onto a private outdoor terrace overlooking the hotel's central courtyard — a versatile pairing for indoor ceremonies or cocktail receptions that spill outside. In-house catering services include custom menus with plated, buffet, and brunch options, coordinated by a dedicated events team. The property also houses The Vault, a rotating art gallery curated by local artists, and the Golden Hour bar — an indoor-outdoor space with live jazz programming on select evenings.

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  Highlands Ranch Mansion

  Highlands Ranch, CO, USA

  For a once-in-a-lifetime occasion, we provide both indoor and outdoor settings that are beautiful. Make sure that the location you choose for your wedding, celebration, holiday party, corporate function, or business conference is just right. You will find large planted grounds, panoramic vistas, stunning architectural elements, and a strong link to our western past here. Tours, activities for the local community, and educational programs are all available to the general public. Some of Denver's most important families, including cattle barons, oil tycoons, renowned Denver socialites, and political and commercial figures who were instrumental in the development of Colorado as we know it today, have called the historic mansion home over the course of its long history. The mansion, which was once a significant component of a massive ranching empire in Colorado, will be preserved as part of the proposed 250-acre Highlands Ranch Historic Park. A working ranch, antique barns, a bunkhouse, ranch cottages, corrals, meadows, and the ranch's signature windmill are all located in the immediate vicinity of the mansion. The grounds of the mansion are included in the current park, which spans around 50 acres. The vast trail system in the Highlands Ranch Metro District includes approximately 1.4 miles of paths with a soft surface that offer panoramic vistas.

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  Vega State Park

  15247 58 6/10 Rd, Collbran, CO 81624, USA

  • Spaces for 100 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Park

  Vega State Park sits at 8,000 feet on the northeast edge of Grand Mesa National Forest in western Colorado, near Collbran in Mesa County. The park encompasses a 900-acre reservoir set within a 1,823-acre montane meadow landscape, making it the largest body of water in the Grand Valley. The Meadows Group Picnic Area is available for private events including weddings, family reunions, memorials, and other group gatherings. The covered outdoor area accommodates up to 100 guests and features picnic tables, countertops for serving, grills, and a field suitable for lawn games. The space adjoins the Aspen Grove Campground, giving event guests the option to extend their stay at one of 109 campsites or five year-round cabins within the park.

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  Black Mountain Lodge at Arapahoe Basin

  28194 U.S. 6, Keystone, CO 80435, USA

  • Spaces for 80-200 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants
  • 1 Bar
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Black Mountain Lodge at Arapahoe Basin offers a scenic mountain setting in Colorado's White River National Forest, perched at 11,500 feet at mid-mountain and accessed by chairlift. The lodge sits beneath the towering 13,000-foot peaks of the Continental Divide, overlooking sweeping fields of wildflowers — a backdrop that has earned it recognition from The Huffington Post as an "out-of-the-ordinary" wedding venue and multiple "best of" designations from The Knot. The lodge accommodates up to 200 guests and features vaulted ceilings, timber and stone design elements, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Two additional spaces in the adjacent A-Frame Lodge round out the property: The 6th Alley, a restaurant-level space on the first floor for up to 100 guests, and Marnie's, a second-floor room with a private bar and access to The Perch deck for up to 80 guests. Private events are available from the last weekend of June through mid-September. Packages include menu planning by the culinary director, a dedicated event manager and day-of coordinator, private chairlift access, ceremony setup, banquet tables, linens, and dinnerware.

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  Mizuna

  225 E 7th Ave, Denver, CO 80203, USA

  • Spaces for 55 Guests

  Mizuna is a fine dining restaurant at 225 East 7th Avenue in Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood, open since 2001. Founded by chef Frank Bonanno, the restaurant operates as a neighborhood American eatery rooted in French cooking techniques, with a monthly-rotating menu built around seasonal ingredients sourced from local vendors. Private dining is available on-site, with the restaurant's professional service and intimate character making it suited to both large celebrations and smaller personal gatherings. Mizuna also offers off-site catering, bringing its culinary program directly to guests. The kitchen has served as a culinary training ground — more than 25 chefs who began their careers at Mizuna have gone on to open their own restaurants.

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  Salida SteamPlant

  220 W Sackett Ave, Salida, CO 81201, USA

  • Spaces for 60-200 Guests
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 Meeting Space

  The SteamPlant Event Center occupies a restored 19th-century power plant in downtown Salida, Colorado, along the Arkansas River. The oldest section of the building dates to 1887, when the structure was built to generate Salida's first public electricity. After retiring from power generation in 1963 and sitting dormant for decades, the property was purchased in 1987 and reopened in 1989 as a performing arts and event venue. Today the SteamPlant operates as a multi-use cultural hub within the Salida Creative District, managed by the City of Salida. The venue encompasses several distinct spaces — a ballroom with an open floor plan and soaring ceilings, a flexible theater with professional staging and built-in audio/visual infrastructure, an annex suited for intimate breakout sessions and smaller receptions, and an outdoor plaza and riverside grounds along the Arkansas River. A full kitchen supports on-site catering, all spaces are ADA-accessible, and the downtown location puts guests within easy reach of lodging and dining.

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  Denver Botanic Gardens

  Denver, CO, USA

  • Spaces for 1,200-1,300 Guests

  An event that is truly memorable has a distinctive environment. Beautiful gardens and adaptable venues are available at the Denver Botanic Gardens' York Street and Chatfield Farms locations for events of various types. Bookings are being made for 2023 and 2024. The locations at our gardens are surrounded by botanical magnificence and gorgeous natural backgrounds that will ensure your event is gloriously unique and completely unforgettable. They range from conventional to whimsical, classic to contemporary. Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street is a genuine Colorado landmark, from the recognizable dome of the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory to the painterly waterlilies of the Monet Pool. Tropical plants, exotic blooms, rare and local species, and water displays are among its remarkable rental settings spread across a 24-acre complex. The range of interior facilities and outdoor venues has something for everyone, whether the occasion is a grand and expensive event or a modest, casual gathering. In Littleton, the Colorado Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms offers guests a taste of rustic chic. From every rental location, one may see stunning views of the slopes and the nearby gardens. When you want to feel like you're in the country yet are only a short drive from the city, this is the ideal location for a wedding, corporate retreat, or holiday party. Over its 700 acres, Chatfield Farms contains a working farm as well as a homestead from the 1800s and historical structures. The area is tucked up against the slopes of the Rocky Mountains, and Deer Creek, which flows through the property, is bordered by woods on all sides. A natural paradise is created by the 2.5 kilometers of nature pathways and several wildflower gardens.

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  DoubleTree by Hilton Colorado Springs

  1775 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, USA

  • Spaces for 120-924 Guests
  • 6 Hotels
  • 3 Ballrooms
  • 6 Total Spaces

  DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Colorado Springs is a full-service hotel and event venue situated along East Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard, minutes from downtown Colorado Springs and a short drive from the iconic landscapes of Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak. The property features 299 guest rooms, many with balconies offering garden or mountain views, alongside more than 30,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space. Six distinct event areas accommodate gatherings of nearly any scale, from intimate boardroom sessions to grand celebrations of over 900 guests. The Grand Ballroom spans 10,240 square feet and anchors the hotel's event offering, while the Elevations banquet room and outdoor courtyard — strung with market lights and opening directly to the hotel's interior — provide versatile settings for cocktail receptions, rehearsal dinners, and multi-day programs. An indoor heated pool, on-site catering, and dedicated event planning staff round out the venue's full-service capabilities. The hotel's location off I-25 places it adjacent to Colorado Springs World Arena, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and a walkable collection of restaurants and entertainment venues, making it a practical anchor for out-of-town guests attending events of any size.

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  Space Gallery

  Denver, CO, USA

  • Spaces for 250-300 Guests

  The futuristic Space Gallery, which is 4,000 square feet in size, is an excellent backdrop for any kind of event, regardless of whether the guests enjoy art or simply admire the clean lines of modern architecture. Your big day will be remembered forever in the one-of-a-kind atmosphere provided by Space Gallery, which has soaring ceilings, magnificent architectural elements, and unexpected versatility. The gallery is able to accommodate up to three hundred people at once, all of whom are hoping to take pleasure in the refined atmosphere created by the artwork shown there. Come on in and take advantage of the gallery's laid-back ambiance and flexible space, where you are welcome to bring in your own food and refreshments. The warehouse that houses Space ANNEX was built in the 1960s and has loft windows in the New York style, a salvaged brick front, exposed steel beams, and a sandblasted fir wood ceiling. The recently remodeled Space ANNEX, which is 4,000 square feet in size, provides an intimate setting that is loaded with art for any occasion. Space ANNEX is a genuinely one-of-a-kind location for your big day due to the fact that it has a cozy industrial vibe, an outdoor bar created from reused railway beams, a contemporary rooftop patio, and unexpected flexibility. The location is large enough to accommodate up to 250 guests who are searching for the ideal combination of laid-back elegance and industrial cool. Come on in and take advantage of the inviting atmosphere as well as the versatility of the venue, which allows you to bring in your own caterer and beverages.

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  Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum

  331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224, USA

  • Spaces for 75-125 Guests
  • 1 Museum
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 space at this venue

  The Crested Butte Museum is a nonprofit cultural institution and event venue located at the corner of 4th and Elk Avenue in the heart of downtown Crested Butte, Colorado. Dedicated to preserving, sharing, and celebrating the history and traditions of Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley, the museum's historic building offers a distinctive setting that connects guests to the region's coal mining, railroad, snowsports, and mountain biking heritage through its permanent exhibits and immersive displays. The facility accommodates private events of up to 75 guests across its museum interior and an adjacent outdoor patio garden. It hosts weddings, rehearsal dinners, cocktail hours, receptions, graduation parties, corporate meetings, anniversaries, and milestone celebrations. Rental packages include optional add-ons such as tables and chairs, audio/visual equipment (projector, screen, microphone, and speaker), and kitchen access. Fully wheelchair accessible and situated between the town's two main bus stops, the museum is a gathering place that blends community history with an intimate event atmosphere in one of Colorado's most storied mountain towns.

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  Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum

  215 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests

  The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum occupies the beautifully restored 1903 El Paso County Courthouse in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs, surrounded by Alamo Square Park. Dedicated to preserving and sharing the cultural heritage of the Pikes Peak region, the museum has served the community since 1896 and holds accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums — a distinction earned by only 3% of U.S. museums. The historic courthouse building, featuring French and German Renaissance architecture, is available for weddings, receptions, meetings, lectures, corporate hospitality events, and other community functions. The facility accommodates gatherings from 10 to 400 guests, offering a setting where event proceeds directly support the museum's exhibits, programming, and extensive historical collections. All exhibits and event areas are wheelchair accessible, and events hosted at the museum contribute to the preservation of a landmark central to Colorado Springs' civic and cultural identity.

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  Sky Valley Chateau

  33790 Sky Valley Dr, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487, USA

  • Spaces for 30-50 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Event Spaces
  • 1 Meeting Space

  Located in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Sky Valley Chateau is a private estate venue set on expansive acreage with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valley. The property features elegant interiors, spacious outdoor areas, and a flexible layout suited for weddings, retreats, and private gatherings. With its secluded setting, refined design, and sweeping scenery, Sky Valley Chateau offers a sophisticated yet intimate backdrop for celebrations that feel elevated, scenic, and distinctly Colorado.

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  Skydance

  White Cloud Dr & Sunrise Point Dr, Breckenridge, CO 80424, USA

  • Spaces for 12-175 Guests
  • 3 Bars
  • 3 Breweries

  Skydance Brewing Co. is Oklahoma's Native American-owned craft brewery, founded by Jacob Keyes — a registered member of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma — and rooted in the belief that great beer brings people together. Drawing on indigenous cultural values, the brewery has made community its guiding principle since opening in 2018. The taproom sits in Oklahoma City's historic Automobile Alley neighborhood, within walking distance of neighboring breweries and just blocks from the OKC Convention Center and Paycom Center. The space features large windows and garage doors that open to a covered patio, creating a relaxed, open environment suited to private gatherings and celebrations. Skydance offers two bookable event spaces alongside a full-taproom buyout option. The Eagles Nest, a semi-private mezzanine-level room, accommodates up to 40 guests. For larger events, the full taproom — including both lounge areas, the patio, and the brewery production space — can host up to 175 guests. In-house food service is available, with outside catering permitted for private bookings.

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  The Boathouse Cantina

  228 N F St, Salida, CO 81201, USA

  • Spaces for 36-65 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Boathouse Cantina is a riverside restaurant and event venue perched on the banks of the Arkansas River in Salida, Colorado, serving American and Baja Mexican cuisine alongside an extensive selection of local draft beers and craft cocktails. Established in 2007, the venue has built a reputation as one of Salida's most popular dining destinations, with a team that has stayed together for years and a setting that puts guests directly over the water. For private events, the Boathouse offers two distinct indoor-outdoor spaces that take advantage of its riverside location. The River Patio is an intimate gathering room suspended over the water, featuring two large glass garage doors that open to create an open-air atmosphere or close for a cozy enclosed setting, accommodating up to 65 guests. The Pizza Rio Rooftop Patio adds a second option with riverfront views, a retractable roof, mesh walls for weather protection, and propane ceiling heaters — well-suited for corporate functions, family reunions, and milestone celebrations. Both spaces are available for private rental from September through May, with catering provided through the venue's in-house culinary team.

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  Club Vinyl - South of Colfax Nightlife District

  1082 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203, USA

  • Spaces for 524-850 Guests
  • 4 Bars
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 4 Total Spaces

  Club Vinyl is a multi-level nightclub and event venue located at 1082 Broadway in Denver's South of Colfax (SOCO) Nightlife District. Spread across four floors and approximately 20,000 square feet, the venue is one of the largest in the SOCO district and hosts a wide range of events — from corporate gatherings and charity functions to concerts, film shoots, and private celebrations. The venue's four distinct floors each offer their own character. The Main Floor features a state-of-the-art Funktion-One sound system alongside LED video displays and built-in VIP lounges. The Second Floor offers a spacious dance floor with city views. The Sub-Level provides an intimate underground atmosphere with its own bar and dance floor. The Rooftop is an indoor/outdoor patio equipped with fire pits, heaters, and sweeping views of the Denver skyline and Rocky Mountains — open year-round. Combined, the four spaces accommodate up to 2,473 guests, with individual floors ranging from 524 to 850 in capacity. Club Vinyl accepts full venue buyouts as well as single-floor rentals for smaller events.

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  The Fort Restaurant

  19192 CO-8, Morrison, CO 80465, USA

  • Spaces for 16-350 Guests
  • 7 Restaurants
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 7 Historic Spaces

  The Fort is a full-scale adobe replica of Bent's Old Fort — Colorado's legendary 1830s fur-trading post on the Santa Fe Trail — built in the foothills near Morrison, Colorado. Constructed from more than 80,000 handmade mud-and-straw adobe bricks and designed by renowned adobe architect William Lumpkins, the building opened as a restaurant in February 1963 after founders Sam'l P. Arnold and Elizabeth "Bay" Arnold commissioned it as a family home. The structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Set on 50 acres among red rock formations with sweeping views of downtown Denver and the foothills, The Fort offers eight private dining and event spaces accommodating groups from 16 to 115 guests, with full and half buyouts available for larger gatherings. Spaces range from the intimate Tower Room to the grand St. Vrain Room, alongside covered patios with firepits and an outdoor terrace. Private events run from June through mid-October for outdoor celebrations, with indoor spaces available year-round. The kitchen focuses on Colorado frontier cuisine — bison, elk, quail, fish, and other Rocky Mountain specialties — drawing on historical research into pioneer and Native American foodways. Entertainment add-ons available for private events include axe throwing, Native American dancers, live musicians, and wildlife encounters.

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  Wellshire Inn

  Denver, CO, USA

  Weddings, corporate gatherings, special occasions, holiday parties, and private golf tournaments have been held at the Wellshire continuously since 1926, making it Denver's most recognizable venue for these types of events. Only ten minutes from downtown Denver, seven minutes from the Denver Tech Center, and five minutes from Cherry Creek thanks to the hotel's convenient location at the intersection of Hampden Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, which is situated on the picturesque Wellshire Golf Course. We offer a gorgeous environment, adequate free parking, and our prices are among the most affordable in the area. Your "one-stop shop" for all of your event's requirements and necessities. An experience that is one of a kind, romantic, and unforgettable, a Wellshire Wedding is just that. The stunning Wellshire Inn has been the setting for weddings, as well as the ceremonies and celebrations that follow, ever since it opened its doors in 1926. Your wedding ceremony can be held in a variety of various places, both within and outside the Wellshire, in its many distinct sites. The hardworking crew at Wellshire sees to it that every little detail is attended to. We bring our own furniture to the venue, including seats, tables, and wireless microphones, as well as decorations. The staff at Wellshire can even make arrangements for someone to preside over your wedding if that is something you would like. We take great pleasure in our adaptability and will do all in our power to turn your dream wedding become a reality. The knowledgeable team at Wellshire will make sure that your ceremony is perfect in every way, just the way you envisioned it. Our hard-working crew is aware of the fact that a successful wedding is dependent on the successful completion of a large number of little chores in order to guarantee that every detail is flawless. Our on-site, full-time Wedding Event Managers work tirelessly to guarantee that each and every one of your expectations is not only fulfilled, but also beyond. They will not only assist you in planning and coordinating, but they will also be there during the event. This will allow you, your family, and your friends to unwind and take pleasure in one of the most significant days of your life. We take great satisfaction in our adaptability and will do all in our power to ensure that your one-of-a-kind event is flawless. No matter if it is a small, private occasion, a huge, grand wedding, or a wedding that requires specific catering services, the team at Wellshire will do all in their power to ensure that everything is one hundred percent flawless on your very important day.

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  The Wedgewood Lodge

  535 4 O'Clock Rd, Breckenridge, CO 80424, USA

  • Spaces for 120 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Outdoor

  The Wedgewood Lodge is a family-owned boutique lodge in Breckenridge, Colorado, situated directly across from the Snowflake Chairlift and three blocks from historic Main Street. The 53-unit property spans studio suites to three-bedroom townhomes, all with full kitchens, making it a natural fit for group buyouts, destination celebrations, and multi-day events where guests stay on-site. The lodge's Eagle's Nest Room accommodates up to 120 guests and features a stone fireplace and an outdoor patio with panoramic mountain views — a setting well suited to weddings, holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, corporate retreats, and milestone gatherings of all kinds. The space includes room for a dance floor and bar, and the lodge's team can connect event hosts with a preferred vendor list to help round out the details. Beyond the event space, guests have access to outdoor hot tubs, a firepit, garage parking, and complimentary high-speed WiFi — amenities that make extended celebrations as comfortable as they are memorable in the heart of the Colorado Rockies.

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  The Academy Hotel

  8110 Academy Blvd N, Colorado Springs, CO 80920, USA

  • Spaces for 50-300 Guests
  • 3 Hotels
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 3 Meeting Spaces

  The Academy Hotel is a family-owned and operated full-service hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado, located approximately 800 feet from Exit 150 off Interstate 25 and adjacent to the south gate of the United States Air Force Academy. The hotel hosts a wide range of private events — from weddings, holiday parties, and quinceañeras to conferences, church gatherings, graduation celebrations, and group meetings. Its event facilities include over 8,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space across multiple rooms, accommodating groups of up to 300 guests. In-house audio visual equipment, tables and chairs, and event staff are available to support functions of every scale. Guests and event attendees can take advantage of the hotel's indoor atrium, which features a heated pool set beneath lush greenery and waterfalls. Additional amenities include a complimentary daily breakfast, a fitness center, and Falcon's Bar & Grill on site.

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