For a chain, Gaucho is startlingly expensive, the final bill ending up pretty close to one from much more stylish, individual restaurants
Gaucho
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Action heroes are often small; Wanted, at least, acknowledges the missing inches - and does so with a smile
Wanted
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This lightweight tennis comedy scores few points
Grand Slam
I challenge anyone not to walk out feeling on cloud nine and humming Mamma Mia!
Service is appalling. Last time I went here they had run out of pizza dough at 8pm
I found it to be funny, insightful and interesting as a new work
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