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    PHOTOS: The Social, a food hall and entertainment facility, is open at the Piqua Center
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    These amazing books will keep your table filled with inspired food
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    Best of Springfield: Viva La Fiesta ‘has something for everyone in the family’
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    Tofu is a polarizing (but protein-rich) ingredient: You should try it
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