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      <image:caption>The standout bite of the night — fresh, buttery yellowtail sashimi.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>To my Morehouse brothers, Martin W. and Leonard M., thank you for sharing your culture with me and guiding me in the right direction. The island wouldn’t have felt the same without your insight.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>To Chef Miguel, thank you for sharing your stories with me and showing me what is truly needed to make a good cheesesteak.</image:caption>
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