Small Thyme Catering
4301A Piedmont Ave
Oakland, Ca. 94611
Phone: (510)594-6899
Mobile: (925)437-3327
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    • About Small Thyme
    • Vegans, Diets, etc.
    • Photos
    • The Staff
    • Testimonials
    • Preferred Caterer
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  • Services
    • Weddings
    • Corporate Events
    • Meetings
    • Small Get-Togethers
    • Parties
    • You Name It
  • Menu & Pricing
    • Staffing & Pricing
    • Sit Down Menus
    • Buffet Menus
    • Salads & Sandwiches
    • Breakfast
    • Brunch
    • Luncheon
    • Picnic & Deli
    • Dinner
    • Desserts
    • Appetizers
    • Custom Requests
  • Contact
    • 4301A Piedmont Ave
    • Oakland, Ca 94611
    •  
    • catering@smallthymecafe.com
    • Phone: (510)594-6899
    • Mobile: (925)437-3327
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    • Quotes

  • Staffing
  • Breakfast Buffet
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Buffet Brunch
  • Luncheon Buffet
  • Sit Down Luncheon
  • Dinner Buffet
  • Sit Down Dinner
  • Hot Appetizers
  • Cold Appetizers
  • Picnics
  • Sandwiches
  • Desserts
  • Salads
  • Deli

Pricing for Event Staffing

There is a flat rate for all staffing.

Description Price
Staff Personnel From Set Up Through Clean Up $180 per Staff Person
Kitchen Personnel From Set Up Through Clean Up $180 per Staff Person
Chef for Event $200
Event Coordinator/Captain $200
Bartender $180
Table Cloths in Range of Colors $18.50 per Table Cloth
Cloth Napkins in Range of Colors $1.50 per Cloth Napkin
Cloth Overlays $16 per Overlay
Buffet Table Drapes to the Floor $20 per 8' Drape
Coffee, Tea & Cocoa Service $2.50 per Person
Assorted Sodas and Water $2 per Person
Gratuity on All Food and Beverage Items 18%
Delivery Charge on All Food and Beverage for Drop Off Events 18%
Sales Tax on All Food, Beverages, Labor and Rentals 9.75%

The Breakfast Buffet

$20.95 per Person

The Breakfast Buffet is priced on a per person basis.

Included in the Buffet
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Tray
Assorted Breakfast Breads with Whipped Butter and Cream Cheese
Red Potatoes O'Brien
Hickory Smoked Bacon
Smoked Maple Link Sausage
Scrambled Eggs
Choice of Eggs Benedict or Ricotta Cheese Blintzes with Fresh Strawberries

The Continental Breakfast

$11.95 per Person

The Continental Breakfast is priced on a per person basis.

Included with the Continental Breakfast
Coffee
Tea
Milk
Juice
Mixed Danishes
Assorted Mini-Muffins
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Tray
Mixed Bagels with Cream Cheese

Brunch Buffet Menu

$25.99 per Person

Our buffet brunches come with an assortment of breads and pastries, choice of 2 different salads, choice of 2 different hot entrees, choice of 2 different desserts, some accompaniments, and an optional omelet station.

Assorted Breads and Pastires and Accompaniments
Croissants
Mixed Bagels with Cream Cheese
Assorted Danishes
Assorted Mini-Muffins
Fresh Potatoes O'Brien
Hickory Smoked Bacon
Maple Smoked Link Sausage

Choice of 2 Salads
Rainbow Rotelle Pasta with Pesto Aioli
Fresh Fruit Platter
Spicy Chinese Chicken Salad
Caesar Salad
Napa Salad with Mixed Greens, Crisp Apples and Pears, Gorgonzola and Candied Pcans
Baby Red Potato Salad

Choice of 2 Hot Entrees
Chicken Crepes a la Reine with Breast Meat in a Mushroom Sherried Creme Sauce Rolled in French Pancakes
Eggs Benedict
Braised Sirloin Tips in a Merlot Mushroom Demi-Glaze
Vegetable or Meat Lasagna
Scrambled Eggs with Fresh Grated Cheddar Cheese
Chicken Piccata with Sautéed Breast in Chardonnay Caper Citrus Sauce
Thick Sliced Sourdough French Toast with Maple Syrup and Whipped Butter
Ricotta Cheese Blintzes with Fresh Strawberries and Whipped Cream

Choice of 2 Desserts
Chocolate Mousse Cups
Strawberries Fondue
Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce
New York Cheesecake with Raspberry Coulis

Luncheon Buffet Menu

$23.95 per Person

The luncheon buffet includes assorted rolls and butter, choice of 2 Salads, choice of 2 Entrees, and choice of 2 Accompaniements

Choice of 2 Salads
Caesar Salad tossed with Caesar Dressing, Garlic and Herb Croutons and Fresh Reggiano Cheese
Fresh Baby Spinach Salad with Garnishes of Mushrooms, Red Onions, Feta Cheese Crumbles, Bacon Bits, and Raspberry Dressing
Italian Rainbow Rotelle Pasta Salad with Pine Nut Pesto Dressing
Baby Red Potato Salad Nicoise
Spicy Chinese Chicken Salad with Chow Mein Noodles, Snow Peas, Julienne Carrots, Broccoli, Bell Peppers, Green Onions and Sesame Dressing
Napa Salad tossed with Gorgonzola, Candied Pecans, Crisp Apples and Pears in Balsamic Honey Vinaigrette
Beautiful Display of Sliced and Chilled Fresh Seasonal Fruits and Berries

Choice of 2 Entrees
Marinated Grilled Tri-Tip served with Au Juis and Béarnaise Sauce
Sautéed Breast of Chicken Marsala with Fresh Mushrooms and Marsala Demi-Glaze
Herb Crusted Salmon Filet Roasted and Topped with Orange Tarragon Sauce
Braised Sirloin Tips of Beef with Baby Carrots and Mushrooms in a Merlot Sauce
Sautéed Breast of Chicken Piccata in a Caper Chardonnay Citrus Sauce
Garlic Crusted Seared Pork Loin in a Bing Cherry Port Reduction
Penne Pasta Primavera with Fresh Farmers Market Vegetables and Pomodoro Sauce
Grilled Alaskan Halibut wit hFresh Basil Tomato Relish

Choice of 2 Accompaniments
Fresh Steamed Wild Rice Pilaf
Fresh Seasonal Farmers Market Vegetables
Oven Roasted Rosemary Garlic Potatoes
Penne Pasta Marinara
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Basmati Rice
Three Cheese Polenta

Sit-Down Luncheon Menu

$24.95 per Person

All entrees are served with fresh seeded baguettes and butter, Napa Salad with Gorgonzola, Pears, Apples, and Caramelized Pecans with Honey Balsamic Dressing, choice of Entree, and choice of 2 accompaniments.

We Highly Recommend for Parties of 50 or More to Select 2 Entrees for Ease of Service and a Timelier Event.

Choice of 2 Entrees
Marinated London Broil served with Au Jus and Béarnaise Sauce
Garlic and Fresh Herb Rubbed Roast Pork Loin with Port Mushroom Demi-Glaze served with Fresh Apple Chutney
Sautéed Fresh Boneless Breast of Chicken Picatta in Chardonnay Lemon Caper Sauce
Fresh Grilled Fillet of Salmon with Lemongrass Apricot Thai Sauce
Herb Roasted Prime Rib of Beef (9-10oz). Sliced Medium Rare with Au Huis and Creamy Horseradish Sauce
Vegetable Ravioli Primavera served with Fresh Farmers Market Vegetables and Basil with your Choice of Marinara or Pesto Cream Sauce
Fresh Broiled Local Red Snapper in a Simple Cilantro Lime Buerre Blanc
Chicken Marsala with in a Trio of Mushrooms and Marsala Sauce
Fettuccini Del Mar with Tiger Prawns and Jumbo Scallops in Pine Nut Pesto Sauce
Luncheon Salads Available Upon Request and Priced Accordingly

Choice of 2 Accompaniments
Fresh Steamed Wild Rice Pilaf
Fresh Seasonal Farmers Market Vegetables
Oven Roasted Rosemary Garlic Potatoes
Penne Pasta Marinara
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Three Cheese Polenta

Buffet Dinner Menu

$29 per Person

The Buffet Dinner is served with rolls and butter, choice of 2 salads, choice of 2 entrees, and choice of 2 accompaniments.

Choice of 2 Salads
Baby Bay Shrimp Salad with Lemon Aioli and Fresh Dill
Spicy Chinese Chicken Salad with Chow Mein Noodles, Green Onions, Julienne Carrots, Peppers, Snow Peas, Broccoli, and Sesame Dressing
Napa Salad Tossed with Candied Pecans, Crisp Apples and Pears, Gorgonzola and Honey Balsamic Dressing
Italian Rainbow Rotelle Pasta Salad with Pesto Aioli
Caesar Salad Tossed with Garlic Croutons, Reggiano Cheese and Our Own Caesar Dressing
A Tray of Fresh Marinated and Grilled Assorted Vegetables with Feta Crumbles and Balsamic Reduction
Fresh Seasonal Sliced Fruits and Berries
Thai Fun-See Salad with Prawns, Snow Peas, Thai Basil, Carrots, Sesame and Lemongrass Oyster Dressing

Choice of 2 Entrees
Roast Prime Rib of Beef Carved on the Buffet, Cooked Medium Rare, Served with Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish Sauce
Fresh Salmon Fillet Seared with Basil and served with Citrus Buerre Blanc
Breast of Chicken Coq Au Vin with Mushrooms, Bacon, and Onions in a Merlot Demi-Glaze
Homemade Vegetable Lasagna in a Creamy Alfredo Sauce
Sautéed Breast of Chicken Piccata in a Lemon Caper Citrus Sauce
Garlic Roasted Pork Loin in Three Mushroom Port Reduction
Grilled Red Snapper with Chili Garlic Lemongrass Apricot Glaze
New York Strip Loin Carved on the Buffet and served with Cabernet Shallot Sauce

Choice of 2 Accompaniments
Fresh Steamed Wild Rice Pilaf
Fresh Seasonal Farmers Market Vegetables
Oven Roasted Garlic Rosemary Potatoes
Penne Pasta Marinara
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Creamy Three Cheese Polenta

Sit Down Dinner Menu

$35 per Person

The Sit Down Dinner is served with baskets of warmed baguettes and butter, as well as: Nappa Salad with Candied Pecans Pecans, Crisp Apples and Pears, Gorgonzola and Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette, and your choice of 2 accompaniments.

Choice of 2 Salads
Roast Prime RIb of Beef Medium Rare served with Au Juis and Creamy Horseradish Sauce
Baked Fillet of Salmon En Croute wrapped with Baby Spinach in French Pastry Finished with Hoolandaise
Roasted Garlic Crusted Pork Loin Sliced Thin served with Bing Cherry and Port Sauce
Marinated Grilled Wellington Filled with Mushroom Duxelle in French Pastry over Merlot Demi-Glaze
Marinated Grilled Swordfish in a Lime Cilantro Tomato Salsa
Fettuccini Del Mar with Tiger Prawns and Sea Scallops in a Pine Nut Pesto Cream Sauce
Breast of ChickenPiccata Sautéed in Caper Chardonnay Citrus Glaze
Tenderloin of Beef Wellington Petite Fillet Mignon with Mushroom Duxelle in French Pastry Topped with Béarnaise and Lined with Zinfandel Reduction
Roast New York Strip Loin Slow Roasted in a Zinfandel Shallot Sauce
Seared Local Red Snapper Pan Seared with Chili Garlic Lemongrass Apricot Glaze
Vegetable Raviolis with Fresh Vegetables and Pesto Cream Sauce

Choice of 2 Accompaniments
Fresh Steamed Wild Rice Pilaf
Fresh Seasonal Farmers Market Vegetables
Penne Pasta Marinara
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Basmati Rice
Three Cheese Polenta

Hot Appetizer Menu

Each piece is about a mouthful

Dish Price Per
Three Brie Wheels Baked with Fresh Herbs, Peppercorns and Sun Dried Tomatoes in French Pastry with Papaya Relish $150 Tray
Jumbo Stuffed Mushrooms with Gorgonzola Cheese and Fresh Herbs $75 50pcs
New Orleans Style Mini Crab Cakes Topped with Béarnaise Sauce $125 50pcs
Marinated Chicken Satay Skewers with Cilantro, Cashew, Soy and Lime Sauce $100 50pcs
Marinated Beef Satay Skewers with Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce $110 50pcs
Seafood Raviolis in Pine Nut Pesto Cream Sauce $100 50pcs
Spinach and Cheese Mini Raviolis in Asiago Cheese, Olive Oil, and Garlic Sauce $75 50pcs
Japanese Tempura Tiger Prawns with Assorted Dipping Sauces $150 50pcs
Grilled Proscuitto Wrapped Scallop Brochette Served with Béarnaise Sauce $150 50pcs
Chinese Char Siu (BBQ) Baby Pork Ribs $45 Rack
Barbecued Tandoori Shrimp Sticks in Yogurt, Lemon and Ginger Marinade $100 50pcs
Chicken Wings Tossed with Your Choice of Sauce: Buffalo, Ginger Teriyaki or BBQ, Served with Ranch or Bleu Cheese Dressing $75 50pcs
Baby Beef Wellington with Bite Sized Beef Tenderloin Baked in Puff Pastry and Served with Béarnaise Sauce $150 50pcs
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Skewers with Tender and Crispy Chicken Breast Pieces Wrapped in Bacon and Brushed with a Teriyaki Glaze $125 50pcs
Polenta Triangles Lightly Toasted with Fresh Herbs and Parmesan Cheese Topped with Sun Dried Tomatoes Drizzled with Balsamic Vinaigrette $75 50pcs
Chicken Quesadilla with Green Onion, Fresh Tomato Salsa and Sour Cream $50 50pcs
Pork Buns (Cha Siu Bao) with Chinese Style Barbecued Pork in Steamed Rice Buns $50 50pcs
Blinis... Warm Yeasted Potato Pancakes with Your Choice of Slice of Beef Tenderloin with Blue Cheese Crumbles, Smoked Salmon with a Dollop of Sour Cream, or Bay Scallops with Lemon Buerrblanc $87.50 50pcs
Grilled Seasonal Vegetables Topped with Creme Fraiche $75 50pcs
Spanikopita with Spinach and Feta in Phyllo Triangles $50 50pcs
Crab and Jack Phyllo Triangles $100 50pcs
Pesto Cheese Phyllo Triangles $62.50 50pcs
Lamb Chop Lollipops... Grilled Rack of Lamb on a Skewer with Fresh Mint Dipping Sauce $200 50pcs
Curry Chicken with Coconut and Raisins served on Curried Na'an Bread $100 50pcs
Shrimp Wontons with Sautéed Shrimp, Ginger, Green Onions, Soy Sauce, Sesame and Chili Oil Deep Fried. Served with Soy Dipping Sauce $100 50pcs
American Slider Mini Burgers with American Cheese and Pickles $50 50pcs
BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders with Napa Slaw $100 50pcs

Cold Appetizer Menu

Each piece is about a mouthful

Dish Price Per
Foreign and Domestic Cheese Mirror, Garnished with Red Grapes, Sliced Seeded Baguettes and Crackers - Serves 50 $140 Mirror
Seared Ahi Tuna on Won Ton Pillows with Wasabi Mayo and Papaya Cilantro Relish $75 50pcs
Assorted Canapés with House Made Sausage Pate, Crab, Shrimp, Smoked Salmon and Cheeses $125 50pcs
Fresh Fruit Platter with Rainbow of Seasonal Sliced Fresh Fruit and Assorted Berries $125 Platter
Jumbo Tiger Prawns on Ice served with Lemon Wedge and Cocktail Sauce $160 80pcs
Marinated Grilled Mixed Vegetable Tray $75 Tray
Terrine of Norwegian Smoked Salmon with Fresh Cucumber Slaw $125 Mirror
Buffalo Mozzarella Tray - Mozzarella on Croustini with Roma Tomato, Fresh Basil and Balsamic Reduction $75 50pcs
Lemon Marinated Cheese Tortellini and Sun Dried Tomato Skewers $75 50pcs
Crab and Papaya Rice Paper Rolls with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce $100 50pcs
Basil Marinated Mozzarella and Grape Tomato Skewers $75 50pcs
Assorted Sliced Meat Tray with Smoked Turkey, Black Forest Ham, Rare Roast Beef, Genoa Salami and All the Condiments - Serves ~50 $150 Tray
Bruschetta with Diced Roma Tomatoes, Garlic, Niçoise Olives, Basil and Olive Oil on Parmesan Croustini $50 50pcs
Smoked Salmon Marble with Salmon, Red Onion, Capers, Egg, Lemon, Chive Cream Cheese and Sliced Baguettes $150 Marble
Assorted Finger Sandwiches with Egg, Caper Cress, Rare Roast Beef and Horseradish Mayo, Smoked Salmon and Chive Cream and Tea Cucumber and Chervil $75 50pcs
Prosciutto Wrapped Croustini topped with Cantaloupe and Balsamic Reduction $100 50pcs
Vegetable Crudités with Blanched Vegetables and Pesto Ranch $75 Tray

Picnic Buffet Menu

$25.95 per Adult for Two Choices of Each Menu Selection

$16.95 per Adult for One Choice of Each Menu Selection

$9.95 per Child 12 and under

Salads
Tray of Fresh Seasonal Fruits and Berries
Spring Mixed Salad with Assorted Toppings and Ranch or Champagne Vinaigrette Dressing
Baby Red Potato Salad Nicoise
Italian Ranbow Rotelle Pasta with Pesto Aioli
Fresh Vegetable Crudités with Ranch Dip
Tabouleh Cous Cous Salad
Spicy Chinese Noodle Salad with Chow Mein, Snow Peas, Julienne Carrots, Peppers, Green Onion, Broccoli and Sesame Dressing
Thai Fun See with Chow Fun Noodles, Peas, Carrots, Bay Shrimp, Red Peppers, and Lemongrass Oyster Dresing
Three Cabbage Cole Slaw

Entrees
Marinated Grilled Tri-Tip Sliced Thin and Glazed with Teriyaki Sauce
Grilled Hamburgers and Hot Dogs with All the Condiments
Oven Roasted and Grill Finished BBQ Baby Pork Back Ribs
Grilled Rosemary Lemon Chicken Breast
Shredded BBQ Beef Sandwiches with All the Condiments
Char Shu Pork Loin with Spicy Thai Marinade
BBQ Beef Ribs in our Own BBQ Sauce
BBQ Chicken in Our Own Hickory Spiced BBQ Sauce

Accompaniments
Homemade BBQ Beans
Fresh Corn on the Cob
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Macaroni and Cheese
Fresh Farmers Market Vegetables
Cajun or Original Corn Bread
Special Dirty Rice
Three Cheese Polenta

Sandwiches

Available for Delivery. All sandwiches are served on your choice of bread: Wheat Berry, Sourdough French Rolls, Rye, Wheat, White, Sliced Sourdough and Ciabatta. All sandwiches include Lettuce, Mustard, Mayo, Tomato, a Pickle Spear, choice of Cheese and choice of Salad.

Sandwiches and pricing are per serving and a la carte.

Meat Price
Oven Roasted Sirloin of Beef $8.50
Oven Roasted Diestel Turkey Breast $8.50
Glazed Honey Ham $8.00
Broiled Breast of Chicken with Pesto $8.50
Poor Boy Sandwich $8.50
Teriyaki Grilled Tri-Tip $9.00
Vegetarian with Roma Tomato, Cucumber, Avocado, Portabello Mushroom and Cheese $7.95

Cheeses
Pepper Jack
Cheddar
Swiss
Dill Havarti
Teleme Jack
Gorgonzola

Salads
Red Potato Salad
Penne Pasta with Pesto
Three Cabbage Cole Slaw
Mixed Green Salad with Choice of Dressing

Desserts

These deserts are all made from scratch and are all available for any event or à la cart. Prices listed are per serving.

Dish Price
New York Cheesecake with Fresh Raspberry Coulis $5
Bread Pudding with Crème Anglis $4.95
Double Chocolate Brownie with Chocolate Ganache and Vanilla Ice Cream $5.50
Crème Brûlée $5
Fresh Strawberries Diablo with Amaretto Cream $4.25
Tiramisu $5.95
Apple Caramel Torte $5
Ice Cream Sundae Bar $5.50
Fresh Assorted Berry Bar $5.25
Strawberry Chocolate Fondue $5
Fruit Tarts $5
Trifle Cake $5
Homemade Pies $30 for Whole Pie

Salad Menu

Salads are available for delivery. All salads are served with Ciabatta Bread. Prices listed are for a la carte and per serving.

Dish Price Per
Spicy Thai Chicken Salad with Grilled Marinated Breast of Chicken on Chow Mein Noodles with Snow Peas, Carrots, Peppers and Broccoli with Sesame Dressing $11.95 Serving
Fresh Dungeness Crab Salad served with Fresh Lemon and Our Traditional Louie Dressing $14.95 Serving
Grilled Chicken Caeser Salad Tossed with Romaine, Garlic Croutons, Fresh Grated Reggiano Parmesan Cheese and Our Own Caeser Dressing $12.95 Serving
Napa Salad with Mixed Baby Greens, Crisp Apples and Pears, Candied Pecans, Gorgonzola, and Honey Balsamic Dressing $10.95 Serving
Cobb Salad with Mixed Greens, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Diced Smoked Bacon, Avocado Slices, Julienne Turkey, Tomato, Sliced Egg, Olives and Our Own Cobb Dressing $11.95 Serving
Grilled Ahi Tuna Salad on Baby Mixed Greens Tossed with Fresh Lime, Cilantro, Tomato Dressing $14.95 Serving
Pineapple Sloop Filled with Chicken Salad and Garnished with Fresh Berries and Grapes and Served with a Raspberry Dressing $11.95 Serving
Negamaki Salad with Mixed Baby Greens tossed with Olive Oil Balsamic Reduction with Thin Strips of Flank Steak Rolled in Green Onions and Glzed in Teriyaki $12.95 Serving
Point St. George Bay Shrimp Salad on Mixed Greens with a Lemon Wedge and Traditional Louie Dressing $12.95 Serving

Deli Buffet Menu

$22.00 per Person

The Deli Buffet if for large parties (25 or more). Deli buffet comes with choice of 3 Meats, choice of 3 cheeses, choice of 3 breads, choice of 2 salads, and an aray of condiments.

Choice of 3 Meats for Meat Tray
Sliced Rare Sirloin of Beef
Sliced Smoked Diestel Turkey Breast
Sliced Honey Glazed Black Forest Ham
Sliced and Highly Seasoned Pastrami
Sliced Imported Genoa Salami

Choice of 3 Cheeses for Cheese Tray
Sliced Gruyere
Sliced Sonoma Pepper Jack
Sliced Dill Havarti
Gorgonzola Crumbles

Choice of 3 Breads for Bread Basket
Sourdough French Rolls
Honey Wheat Berry Bread
White Bread
Foccacia Rolls
Caraway Rye Bread
Baguettes

Choice of 2 Salads
Baby red Potato Salad
Rotelle Pasta with Pesto
Tossed Green Salad with Bleu Cheese or Honey Balsamic
Three Cabbage Cole Slaw

Condiments
Shredded Head Lettuce
Sliced Beef Steak Tomatoes
Kosher Dill Pickle Spears
Black Olives
Sliced Bermuda Onions
Greek Pepperocinis
Bowls of Mustard and Mayo


  • About
    • About Small Thyme
    • Vegans, Diets, etc.
    • Photos
    • The Staff
    • Testimonials
    • Preferred Caterer
    • After the Event
  • Services
    • Weddings
    • Corporate Events
    • Meetings
    • Small Get-Togethers
    • Parties
    • You Name It
  • Menu & Pricing
    • Staffing & Pricing
    • Sit Down Menus
    • Buffet Menus
    • Salads & Sandwiches
    • Breakfast
    • Brunch
    • Luncheon
    • Picnic & Deli
    • Dinner
    • Desserts
    • Appetizers
    • Custom Requests
  • Contact
    • 4301A Piedmont Ave
    • Oakland, Ca 94611
    •  
    • catering@smallthymecafe.com
    • Phone: (510)594-6899
    • Mobile: (925)437-3327
    •  
    • Quotes
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